Airdate: May 10, 2012
Dr. Oz: What's Up Down There? The #1 Surgery
You Don't Need
- Women ask questions about their reproductive health
- Biggest health mistakes women make
- Dr. Oz's ultimate body blast for carb cravings
- Four ways to bust stress
- Solutions to cut 100 calories for each meal and your snack too
- Bonus Tips: Three ways to bust out of that bad mood
Nothing is off limits below the belt in
this episode of The Dr. Oz Show. Dr. Oz opens the floor, the stage
floor that is, to women's questions about their reproductive organs
and process. What is normal? What's not normal? Dr. Oz says he's
setting the record straight and sharing the latest solutions for
women's questions about what goes on down there!
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Dr. Oz: What's Up Down There?
Dr. Oz asks Dr. Lauren Streicher,
OB/GYN, why are women not discussing these questions with their
gynecologist? Dr. Streicher says women often are accepting of their
problems thinking that they are common when in fact many of these
problems are not normal and can be treated.
Three groups of girlfriends were
invited on to The Dr. Oz Show to share the questions that the discuss
among themselves but not with their doctor.
Dr. Oz: What's Up Down There with
Heavy Periods?
A heavy period, sometimes called and
monthly hemorrhage, may seem normal for many women. Dr. Streicher
says often fibroids are to blame for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Dr. Oz brought out a tissue sample of a
normal uterus and ovaries along side a uterus and ovaries that had
fibroids. The fibroid sample was a good 5 times the size of normal
with discoloration.
With a demonstration, the girlfriends
held balloons representing fibroids and pressed them against the
walls of large uterus. The fibroids pushing on the walls create an
uneven surface causing heavy bleeding. Fibroids can also rupture
causing even more bleeding.
Women experiencing heavy bleeding from
fibroids are often told they need a hysterectomy to remove the
problem. Dr. Oz says this is the number one unnecessary surgery women
face and it doesn't solve the problem.
Dr. Striecher says there is a new
smaller procedure that can be completed to remove the fibroids while
leaving the organs in tact. This, she says, it a wonderful option for
women who still want to have children.
The procedure is called Hysteroscopic
Myomectomy. A scope is taken into the uterus to chop up
and remove fibroids. Hysteroscopic Myomectomy are only for use on
fibroids that occur inside the uterus, not for fibroids that are
outside the uterus. Dr. Striecher explains that a Hysteroscopic
Myomectomy often takes only 45 minutes, a woman can go home after 2
hours and she's back to regular schedule the next day.
Dr. Oz said when women are told they
need a hysterectomy they should get a second opinion and Dr.
Striecher agreed. It could be that the women does need to have her
uterus removed but often it's not necessary and other options can be
address the problem.
Dr. Oz: What's Up Down There with
Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Striecher says that 50% women
experience urinary incontinence at least once and 30% experience it
regularly.
Risks factors for urinary incontinence:
- Age
- Weight gain
- Childbirth
An occasional or mild case of urinary
incontinence may show as a little urine leak after a sneeze, laugh,
or cough. Overactive bladder is another problem where the flow of
urine cannot be controlled.
Dr. Oz provided a demonstration with
the representative pelvic floor muscles holding a bowl of gold
glitter representing urine. When the pelvic floor muscles are young
they are tight and hold that bowl of glitter up high. With aging and
childbirth and weight gain, the pelvic floor muscle begins to sag. A
full bowl of glitter on top of sagging muscles combined with a sneeze
or cough will cause a little leaking.
Dr. Striecher says the solution can be
to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles with kegel exercises but
kegel's don't always solve the problem. [Click
here for an explanation of how to do kegel's from a previous
episode.]
When kegel's don't work, Dr. Striecher
says pelvic floor physical therapy is an option and there is also a
minor surgical procedure available to correct the muscle weakness.
The FDA has just approved the use of botox, says Dr. Striecher, to
support the strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
Dr. Oz: What's Up Down There with
Yeast Infections?
Half of all women suffer from yeast
infection at least once in their lives. Dr. Oz says he knows that
number is higher as the 50% figure only represents those cases that
are reported by doctors.
The dreaded yeast infection was
demonstrated with a beaker filled with yeast. Dr. Oz explained the
trifecta of yeast growth supporters are moisture, heat, and sugar.
Adding warm water to the beaker caused the yeast to get excited and
reproduce quickly. To that, sugar was added and the yeast went crazy,
bubbling over the top of the beaker, representing a discharge, and
creating the cheesy, curd-like substance, the symptom which sends
many women to they gynecologist's office.
Dr. Striecher explained that there have
been some advancements in the prevention and treatment of yeast
infections. She recommends RepHresh
Pro-B, [an oral probiotic] to support the body's natural
beneficial bacteria colony, in particular the beneficial bacteria in
the vagina.
For some women, explained Dr.
Striecher, probiotics don't help over come the yeast growth and there
is a prescription called Fluconazole
that when taken once a week for 6 months can help combat chronic
yeast issues.
Dr. Striecher said the best first
solution for a yeast infection is an over-the-counter medication but
if that doesn't work then a prescription from a doctor may be what's
needed.
Dr. Oz: Biggest Mistakes Women
Make Down There
Time to reveal the biggest mistakes
women make below the belt and solutions for down there. Dr. Striecher
stays on for this next segment.
Dr. Oz Biggest Mistakes Down There
#1: Using Husband's Razor Down There
MISTAKE! The difference between men's
and women's razors is more than color. Men's hair is more course and
the razor is designed differently with a sharper edge to tackle that
manly hair. Women using their husband's razor have a high rick of
getting nicks and cuts which could lead to the husband's bacteria
transferring into the wife and may lead to infections.
Dr. Oz Biggest Mistakes Down There
#2: Using toilet paper if no is tampon
available
Maybe it's a mistake, says Dr.
Striecher. She explained that if the toilet paper stays on the
outside, like a pad, then there's not problem. Rolling up toilet
paper and inserting it like a tampon, however, can cause problems.
When moisture from the vagina hits the toilet paper it will crumble
away and there's no way to get all the little pieces out, they will
stay in the vagina and may lead to an infection.
In desperation, Dr. Striecher says to
fold the toilet paper several times and use it like a pad. She says
you're even better off, in a desperate situation, to use a sock!
Dr. Oz Biggest Mistakes Down There
#3: Wearing scented panty liners
MISTAKE! The perfume is in a scented
panty liner is irritating and can lead to an allergic reaction which
can mimic symptoms of a yeast infection. If you feel the need to use
a scented pad, Dr. Striecher says it's important to figure out the
cause of the odor. It could discharge from a chronic yeast infection
or other health concern.
Dr. Oz Biggest Mistakes Down There
#4: Having sex the night before an OB-GYN exam
This may be a mistake, says Dr.
Striecher, it depends on why you're seeing the OB-GYN. Going in for
an annual examination with a pap smear, it's not a good idea to have
sex the night before. Seman in the vagina can interfere with the pap
smear. Dr. Striecher says you're better off using a condom.
Dr. Oz's Ultimate Body Blast for
Carb Cravings
Dr. Oz tackles biggest diet derailleurs
and helps keep your weight loss goals on track with three carb
craving blasters.
Dr. Oz Ultimate Blast for Carb
Cravings #1: Eat Spicy Foods
Carbs are addictive, says Dr. Oz. The
most powerful reason we're addicted is the release of dopamine when
simple carbs are consumed, it brings a powerful feeling of relief. To
mimic that feeling of relief and provide a flavor-filled taste
experience, Dr. Oz recommends heating things up with spices. Add the
hot sauce and opt for hot peppers to appeal to the taste buds as well
as the brain.
Dr. Oz Ultimate Blast for Carb
Cravings #2: Satisfying Food Combinations
Carbs are called comfort foods because
they also cause the brain to release serotonin that makes us feel
better, to feel comforted. Instead of reaching for simple carbs, Dr.
Oz recommends eating a protein based meal along with complex carbs
that fill you up and energize. He suggests salmon with quinoa, eggs
and wheat toast, and chicken chili and brown rice.
Dr. Oz Ultimate Blast for Carb
Cravings #3: Eat Fiber and Healthy Fats
To prevent that roller coaster sugar
ride, Dr. Oz recommends carb blasting foods with healthy fats and
fiber. Dr. Oz recommends eating pumpkin seeds, garbanzo beans, and
kale chips with cumin, sea salt, and olive oil. Baked kale chips give
that crunchy tactile sensation in the mouth. Satisfy your need for crunch without reaching for chips.
Kale Chips!
1 bunch organic kale
1 Tbsp olive oil
Sea salt (to taste)
Cumin (optional)
Directions1 Tbsp olive oil
Sea salt (to taste)
Cumin (optional)
Preheat oven to 350F. Rinse kale leaves and pat dry. Sprinkle with olive oil, add sea salt and cumin. Bake 15-20 minutes. [Watch the kale while in the oven so they don't burn! Play around with the spices to find your favorite combination. I love garlic salt on my kale chips!]
Just before and just after the
commercial breaks, celebrities shared quick tips.
Jorge Cruise said to keep sugar down to
15g a day to support melting of belly fat. Deepak Chopra says
meditation is the key to de-stress. He says meditation can support a
restfull, creative mind and a joyful, energetic body
Dr. Oz Solutions to Beat Stress
Why can't we just lay down and go to
sleep instead of stressing about what needs to get done or what
didn't get done? Dr. Oz has four tips to beat stress so you can fall
asleep with less on your mind.
Dr. Oz Solutions to Bust Stress #1:
Suma
Dr. Oz explained that suma was
previously discussed on his show in the context of cancer and like
many herbs, suma has other healing properties. Also called Brazillian
ginseng, Dr. Oz recommends taking 500mg of suma twice daily. He says
it helps the body buffer outside stress.
Dr. Oz Solutions to Bust Stress #2:
Triple “A” Stress Busting Salad
What's your go-to food when you're
stressed? The two biggest for weight gain in America are eating out
of boredom and eating because of stress.
Dr. Oz suggests eating what he calls
the Triple “A” Stress Busting Salad. Chop romaine lettuce and top
with ½ cup of sliced avocado, ¼ cup sliced avocado and ½ cup
steamed asparagus. Dr. Oz says this is a crunchy, balancing,
satisfying salad.
Dr. Oz Solutions to Bust Stress #3:
Aroma Therapy Neck Wraps
Dr. Oz loves Herbal
Concepts Neck Wraps. They combine aroma therapy scents that get
right into the deep part of the brain providing a soothing effect.
Heat the wrap in the microwave for one minute to release the scent of
oils, the weight and heat of the wrap releases tension in the neck
and shoulders.
Cost for Herbal
Concepts Neck Wraps: $20.00 and up.
Dr. Oz Solutions to Bust Stress #4:
De-Stress with a Stretch
To stimulate receptors in the nervous
system to release stress, Dr. Oz recommends stretching. Tension can
start to build up in the back or the hips or the shoulders and
radiate up from there. Stretching restricts blood flow causing the
muscles to tense. A simple stretch can target areas of tension in the
body to release the stress. Often tension is stored in the lower
back, Dr. Oz demonstrated a lower back stretch you can do easily
anytime.
Stand with feet shoulder width apart.
Grasp hands behind the back and clasp hands, use a towel if you can't
clasp the hands together. Slowly bend over raising the hands up
toward the ceiling letting the head hang down.
Quick Tip: Wake up with a whey protein
shake to increase the metabolism by as much as 25%.
Dr. Oz Blast 100 Calories From
Every Meal
Dr. Oz
brought back green nutritionist and author of Go
Green Get Lean Kate Geagan, MS, RD to show that it's easy to
blast 100 calories from every meal and snacks too.
Dr. Oz 100 Calorie Breakfast
Blast – Turn That Bowl Upside Down
Ms. Geagan says to turn that breakfast
bowl upside down meaning put the fruit in the bowl first then add the
cereal. Most people pour the cereal first and add a token amount of
fruit. She recommends ½ cup of strawberries to ½ cup of cereal. Get
your energy and calories from the fruit instead of loading up on
cereal.
Dr. Oz 100 Calorie Lunch
Blast – Fill Up On Gespacho Soup
We typically eat the same weight of
food every day, says Ms. Geagan. Keep your brain and body happy by
going for foods with greater volume but fewer calories. She says to
start lunch with a bowl of soup that will fill you up and help blast
100 calories from your meal.
Tray a shooter of Cucumber Avocado
Gespacho soup:
1 hothouse cucumber, peeled and
chopped
½ an avocado
Juice and zest of 1 lime
½ of a fennel bulb, chopped
Handful basil leaves
½ cup green grapes
Place all ingredients in a blender and combine until smooth.½ an avocado
Juice and zest of 1 lime
½ of a fennel bulb, chopped
Handful basil leaves
½ cup green grapes
Dr. Oz 100 Calorie Dinner
Blast – What's On Your Table?
Create a contrast between your food and
the color of your plate to set a trimmer table. Studies have shown
that using a plate that contrasts in color with your food can lead to
eating 25% less calories overall. It's all about how our eyes see the
food. When there is greater contrast, it appears that there is more
food.
Take this idea a step further, says Ms.
Geagan, and use a blue plate. There are not many blue foods in nature
and that color will cause the mind to pause and take in less
calories.
Using a large fork can be best route to
eating fewer calories at dinner, says Mr. Geagan. Researches studied
patrons in a restaurant and found that those with a bigger fork left
twice as much food on their plate then those using a smaller fork. Be
ware, the study used people who where hungry so a bigger fork used
when eating out of boredom may be a very bad thing.
A final calorie blaster at dinner is to
only serve salads and veggies family style, or at the table. When the
entire meal is in platters on the dinner table people eat more.
Encourage the family to eat more filling and nutritious veggies by
only placing those at the table.
Dr. Oz 100 Calorie Snack
Blast – Frozen Yogurt Drops
Ms. Geagan explained there is a new
USDA research study showing that American's are getting 30% of their
calories from snacks. Surprised? With that many calories going in,
this is a key area to cut calories. Ms. Geagan has a healthy cold
snack to bust the calories.
Place 6 ounces of your favorite Greek
yogurt into a resealable plastic bag. Cut off a tiny portion of a
bottom corner of the bag to create a pastry bag. Squeeze a few drops
onto a baking sheet and freeze the yogurt for at least 2 hours.
Remove the yogurt discs from the tray and store them in the freezer.
You can even clean out a yogurt tube and use that for your freezer
container.
Dr. Oz says that by incorporating these
tips can lead to losing 1 pound a week and these tips can be
incorporated into any weight loss plan.
Dr. Oz Bonus Tips! Favorite Ways
to Blast a Bad Mood
Dr. Oz Mood Blasting Favorites #1:
Geranium Oil Massage
Place one drop of geranium oil on the
finger and massage behind the ear in a counter clockwise motion to
release tension and boost mood. Dr. Oz recommends using the power of
smells to take mood in the right direction.
Dr. Oz Mood Blasting Favorites #2:
Dark Chocolate Cranberries
Indulge in dark chocolate cranberries
to improve your mood, says Dr. Oz. Cranberries contain manganese.
[From the University
of Maryland: “Manganese helps the body form connective tissue,
bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role
in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood
sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and
nerve function.”]
Dr. Oz Mood Blasting Favorites #3:
Saffron Tea
Dr. Oz recommends a hot cup of saffron
tea to help boost your mood. Saffron tea has been used for years as a
calming mood booster. [With saffron costing more than gold by weight (a tiny amount, 5g, of pure saffron can cost between $20 and $40 and go up into the hundreds from there),
I think I'll opt for a more economical relaxing tea such as hibiscus,
kava, lemon balm, tulsi, or passion flower.]
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