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Watching Dr Oz 10/31/12: Cut Carb Cravings with Chris Powell, The Carb Cycle Diet, The Carb Cycle Menu, Guilt-Free Cheat Day, Five Minute Workout

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 31, 2012

Dr. Oz: Cut Your Carb Cravings In One Week

• Chris Powell discusses his seven day Carb Cycle Diet
• The Carb Cycle Menu
• Guilt-free cheat day
• Chris Powell's five minute workout

Dr. Oz has a revolutionary plan to cut carb cravings in only seven days. Chris Powell returns to the Dr. Oz Show to talk about his carb cycle diet.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/30/12: Coconut Oil for Weight Loss, Chia Seeds, Conquer Sleep with Tart Cherry, BB Cream 5-in-1 Skin Care, Greatest Miracle

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 30, 2012

Dr. Oz's Miracle Solutions From Around The Globe

• Coconut oil for weight loss
• Coconut oil recipes
• Chia seeds to cut cravings
• Tart cherry juice may support better sleep
• Miracle 5-in-1 skin care product
• The greatest miracle of all

Four miracle solutions from around the globe are featured on today's show including a 5-in-1 skin care product.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/29/12: Fastest Fat Busters, Garcinia Cambogia, Pine Nuts Bust Fat, Vaser Shape, Fat Busting Tea, Lose 3 Pounds in 3 Days

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 29, 2012

Dr. Oz: The Newest, Fastest Fat Busters

• Five new and fast fat burners
• Garcinia cambogia can help people lose up to four pounds per month
• Powerful fat busting nut: pine nut
• Vaser Shape non-invasive ultrasound and massage fat busting treatment
• Fat busting tea
• Lose 3 pounds in 3 days the Dr. Oz way

What are the newest, fastest, bestest, [yeah, I just said 'bestest'!] most fantastical fat burners that work without exercise, diet, or any effort at all? From a pumpkin-like fruit to a powerful nut, Dr. Oz has simple and inexpensive ways to burn fat and lose weight.

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Watching Dr Oz Quiz 10/28/12: Apricots

How much iron does one cup of apricots provide?

A. 7g

B. 7.5g

C. 8g

D. 8.5g

Click on for the answer to this week's quiz.

Watching Dr Oz 10/26/12: Recharge 5 Ways In 5 Days, Build HGH Naturally, Immunity Self-Tests, Super Power Protein, Super Charge Your Memory, Time Saving Kitchen Tips

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 26, 2012

Dr. Oz: Recharge Your Body 5 Ways in 5 Days

• Five ways to recharge in five days
• Amino acids to build HGH levels naturally
• Three self-tests to determine which vitamin you need to build immunity
• Pea protein is tested by viewers
• Tips and foods to build memory
• Busy moms share their tips to save time in the kitchen

Dr. Oz calls this a super power hour to slow down aging, lose weight, and get your energy back in only five days. The cold and flu season is just around the corner. Dr. Oz has three self-tests to determine what you need to build your immunity.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/25/12: Rosie O'Donnell's Heart Attack, Heart Attack Warning Signs, Heart Attack Risk Factors, Aspirin to Save Lives

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 25, 2012

Dr. Oz's Exclusive Interview With Rosie O'Donnell

• Rosie O'Donnell talks exclusively with Dr. Oz about her heart attack
• Heart attack warning signs every woman should know
• Risk factors of heart attack and how to reduce them
• What Rosie won't leave home without: aspirin

Rosie O'Donnell talks to Dr. Oz about her recent heart attack. What are the warning signs of a heart attack? Rosie and Dr. Oz talk about warning signs, risk factors and how to reduce them, and what Rosie won't leave home without.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/24/12: Normal or Nuts? Weird Questions, Dreams Give Clues to Health

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 24, 2012

Dr. Oz: Are You Normal Or Nuts? Weird Questions Answered

• Dr. Oz answers weird health questions
• Can dreams give clues to health?

Today's episode of The Dr. Oz Show did not air in my area due to breaking news coverage of an arrest in the Jessica Ridgeway murder case in Colorado. There were short video segments posted on DoctorOz.com and wrote up those in this post and included links to the guests from the show as well as articles on DoctorOz.com related to the topics presented today. If/when this episode aires again I'll write up a full post. 

Dr. Oz address your crazy health questions and answers the big question, are you normal or nuts? Five fixes for sleep problems.

Watching Dr Oz 10/23/12: Fountain of Youth?, Antioxidants Blamed For Cancer, The Medicine Hunter's Backyard Plant Pharmacy, Coffee for Longevity, The Five Tibetans Workout, Ultimate Longevity Food

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 23, 2012

Dr. Oz: Have Medicine's Most Controversial Leaders Found the Fountain of Youth?

• Has the fountain of youth been found?
• Are antioxidant causing cancer?
• The three things Dr. Oz and Dr. Agus agrees on
• Chris Kilham says the fountain of youth is in your backyard
• Is coffee a longevity drink?
• Mr. Kilham shows two of The Five Tibetans

A modern medical doctor goes up against a medicine hunter and both say they have found the fountain of youth. Dr. Oz talks with two experts in their fields: one, a doctor who believes in and promotes prescription drugs for longevity; and two, an expert in natural remedies who says food and herbs can create balance and health.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/22/12: Valerie Bertinelli, Recipes from Valerie Bertinelli, Best Time of Day to Lose Weight, Choosing Cold and Flu Products

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 22, 2012

Dr. Oz: Exclusive Interview with Valerie Bertinelli

• Valerie Bertinelli talks to Dr. Oz about drugs, divorce, and weight loss
• Valerie Bertinelli shares her favorite family recipes
• What's the best time of day to lose weight?
• How to choose over-the-counter cold and flu medications

Valerie Bertinelli discusses her life-long battle with weight and shares her favorite recipe. Is there a best time of day to lose weight? Dr. Oz says there is.

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Watching Dr Oz Quiz 10/20/12: Fall Foods

Which of these fall foods was recommended on a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show?

A. Parsley

B. Sweet potatoes

C. Beets

D. Squash

Click on for the answer to this week's quiz. 

Watching Dr Oz 10/19/12: Fatigue, Iron Boosting Foods, Iron Supplements, Numerology

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 19, 2012

Dr. Oz: The #1 Way To Fight Fatigue

• Could your fatigue be caused by iron deficiency?
• Ferritin test vs. iron in blood test
• Foods to boost iron levels
• How to choose an iron supplement
• What your birth date says about you

Dr. Oz shares his number one secret to fighting fatigue: iron. Could your birth date provide insights to your health?

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Watching Dr Oz 10/18/12: Superfoods to Cut Cancer Risks, Super Immunity Foods, Dental Health

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 18, 2012

Dr. Oz: Boost Your Immunity

• Dr. LaPuma shares four foods to reduce cancer risks
• Three best immunity foods
• Immunity supporting recipes
• Fast fixes for health concerns
• Dental health

The adage, you are what you eat is illustrated by the pioneering doctor of culinary medicine. Dr. LaPuma is a medical doctor and a trained chef. Find out what Dr. LaPuma recommends to boost immunity and cut cancer risks.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/17/12: Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs); Labeling GMOs; Spotting GMOs; Warning Sings for Type 2 Diabetes, Ovarian Cancer, Stroke; Memory Test

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 17, 2012

Dr. Oz: GMO Foods – Are They Dangerous To Your Health?

• Genetically modified foods (GMOs) and their safety are discussed
• Should GMOs be labeled?
• How to spot GMOs in the market place
• Warning signs for Type 2 Diabetes, Ovarian Cancer, and Stroke
• How good is your memory? Dr. Oz has a test for that!

Are genetically modified foods (GMOs) safe or do they pose great dangers to your health? Are you feeding your family GMOs without knowing it? Dr. Oz hosts a debate between both sides of the GMO issue.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/16/12: Hidden Food Allergies, Signs of Food Allergies, Stress-Free Meals From The Hungry Girl, Five Food Essentials, Two Essential Kitchen Tools

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 16, 2012

Dr. Oz: Could You Have a Hidden Food Allergy?

What's for dinner?

• Elisabeth Hasselbeck talks symptoms of food allergies
• The Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien, shares healthy and stress-free meals
• Five grab-n-go food essentials from the Hungry Girl

Could frequent, or constant, bloat, weight gain, and fatigue all be linked to a hidden food allergy? Guest Elisabeth Hasselbeck talks to Dr. Oz about the symptoms of food allergies. The Hungry Girl is back with health, quick, and most importantly, stress-free recipes to feed your family.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/15/12: Jenny McCarthy's Bad Habits, What's Your Energy Drink Type?, Rules for Choosing Energy Drinks

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 15, 2012

Dr. Oz: Jenny McCarthy's Shocking Bad Habit Health Confession

• Jenny McCarthy talks openly with Dr. Oz.
• What's your energy drink type?
• Dr. Oz gives his rules for energy drinks.

Jenny McCarthy shares her outrageous bad health habits, her faith, and her son's diagnosis with autism. Dr. Oz talks with Kate Geagan about rules for choosing energy drinks and determining your energy drink type. [Gosh that lady in the stock photo has a silly grin! Did she get goofy from that energy drink?]

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Watching Dr Oz Quiz 10/13/12: Acidic Foods

Which of these foods is recommended as a non-acidic food?

A. Onion

B. Greens

C. Almond milk

D. Oats

Click on for the answer to this week's quiz. 

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Watching Dr Oz 10/12/12: Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet, 7 Pain Solutions,

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 12, 2012

Dr. Oz: Dr. Andrew Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet

• Dr. Andrew Weil discusses his new cookbook True Food
• Dr. Oz has a 7 step plan to end pain in 7 days

Dr. Oz shares holistic health secrets. Dr. Andrew Weil shares five essential foods to keep inflammation at bay. Learn Dr. Oz's 7 steps to provide pain solutions in 7 days.

Watching Dr Oz 10/11/12: HPV and Cervical Cancer, HPV and Oral Cancer, HPV Vaccine

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 11, 2012

Dr. Oz – 30 And Older: The New Face Of HPV

• What is HPV and who is at risk?
• Symptoms and diagnosis of HPV and cervical cancer
• Oral cancer and HPV
• Who is getting HPV?
• HPV vaccine debate

Dr. Oz stated that 80% of the female population will be infected with the HPV virus by the time they reach age 80 and they don't even know it. He talks to cervical cancer survivors, discusses the risks, symptoms, and prevention measures for the HPV virus.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/10/12: Rick Springfield, Dangers of OTC Medications, Dose Recommendations for OTC's, Symptoms of Hearing Loss

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 10, 2012

Dr. Oz: Rick Springfield's Secret Health Battle

• Rick Springfield talks about battling depression with sex, drugs, and rock and roll
• Are OTC pain medications dangerous?
• Dr. Oz gives dose recommendations for OTC pain meds
• Symptoms of hearing loss

Rock superstar Rick Springfield joins Dr. Oz to talk openly about his struggle with depress, suicide attempt, and his journey back to being healthy and feeling joy again.

I missed the first 5 minutes of today's Dr. Oz Show due to a news break concerning the Jessica Ridgeway disappearance case. Click here for the Facebook page dedicated to getting her back home safely.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/9/12: Dr. Oz's Simple Advice, Three Basic Supplements, Shopping for Supplements, Healthy Meals That Taste Good, Medical Student Syndrome, Healthy Foods for Fall

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 9, 2012

What The Heck? Dr. Oz's Simple Advice

• Dr. Oz shares his simple supplement recommendations
• How to choose supplements
• Healthy meals that taste good
• Information overload leads to medical student syndrome
• Healthy foods for fall

If all the health information leaves you with information over-load, this show is for you. Dr. Oz said he's going to make it clear and simple about what he recommends on The Dr. Oz. Show.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/8/12: Are Artificial Sweeteners Dangerous?, Are Artificial Butter Products Dangerous?

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 8, 2012

Dr. Oz: Should You Give Up Artificial Sweeteners?

• An Oz alert regarding artificial sweeteners
• How to reduce your use of artificial sweeteners
• Artificial butter substitutes are linked to Alzheimer's disease
• Swap the artificial fat for real fat

Are artificial substitutes helping or hindering health? Butter and sugar alternatives have been linked to increased risks for some of our greatest health concerns. Find out what the latest studies has to say about the impacts of artificial ingredients on the body. Dr. Oz shows how to steer clear and reduce your use of artificial ingredients.

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Watching Dr Oz Quiz 10/6/12: Energy Production

What did Dr. Oz recommend to support energy on a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show?

A. Potassium

B. Sleep

C. Magnesium

D. Exercise

Click on for the answer to this week's quiz. 

Watching Dr Oz 10/5/12: Silent Reflux, Esophageal Cancer, At-Home Silent Reflux Test, Prevention Plan for Acid, Lower Risks For Esophageal Cancer, Super Fans Share Tips

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 5, 2012

Dr. Oz The Silent Killer: America's Fastest Growing Cancer

• Silent reflux can lead to esophageal cancer
• At-home test for silent reflux
• Lower risks for esophageal cancer
• Super fans share their favorite tips (Including my family!)

Common symptoms, similar to cold and allergy symptoms, could be a sign of this silent killer. Half of all women in the US are at risk for developing esophageal cancer and don't know the warning signs to look for. Dr. Oz talks to experts about the symptoms for and reducing the risks of esophageal cancer. Super fans, including my family!, share their favorite health tips.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/4/12: Does Food Porn Make You Fat?, Are Pesticides A Threat?, Dr Oz Tests for Pesticide Residue

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 4, 2012

Dr. Oz: Are Pesticides The Greatest Threat To Your Kids' Health?

• Can looking at glossy pictures of gorgeous food make you fat?
• Is organic food healthier?
• Dr. Oz conducts his own test of conventional vs organic foods

Can looking at pictures of tempted, decadent, tantalizing food making you fat? “Is Organic Food Healthier?” Dr. Oz says the headlines got it wrong about the nutrition content of organic food and talks to Dr. Alan Greene to find out if we've been deceived.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/3/12: Cringe-Worthy Health Problems, Lisa Lampanelli, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Cool Clubs for Health and De-Stressing

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 3, 2012

Dr. Oz: Caught Red Handed! Your Most Cringe-Worthy Health Problems Revealed!

• Viewers shares embarrassing health problems
• Caught red-handed
• Comedian Lisa Lampanelli shares what's funny about her weight
• Who is a candidate for gastric sleeve surgery?
• These unusual clubs may support your health and lower stress

Viewers share their most cringe-worthy health problems that became their most embarrassing moments. Comedia Lisa Lapanelli shares her journey of losing 80 pounds through gastric by-pass surgery. Dr. Oz shares some unusual clubs for health and de-stressing.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/2/12: Ripped From Headlines, Shaming into Weight Loss, Health Prenuptial Agreement, Plan B in High School, Supplements, Arsenic in Rice, Bubonic Plague, Acromegaly

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 2, 2012

Ripped From The Headlines: Dr. Oz Talks Health News With TV's Biggest Doctors

• Shaming kids and adults into losing weight
• Would you sign a prenuptial agreement regarding health?
• Plan B birth control available in New York high schools
• What the doctors think of supplements
• How much arsenic is in rice?
• Has the bubonic plague returned?
• Woman with acromegaly grows from 5'8” to 7'

Doctors who work for the biggest television networks and who are also close friends with Dr. Oz sit down to talk about the biggest health stories in the news headlines. Meet the 7 year old girl who contracted and survived the bubonic plague.

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Watching Dr Oz 10/1/12: Theresa Caputo on Anxiety, Are Omega-3's Safe?, How To Shop For Omega-3's

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: October 1, 2012

Dr. Oz: The Long Island Medium on Curing Anxiety

• Theresa Caputo discusses releasing anxiety
• Can talking to the dead help with anxiety?
• The Long Island Medium reads The Dr. Oz Show audience
• Are omega-3 supplements safe?
• How to get the right omega-3's

Theresa Caputo, the Long Island Medium, says loved ones who have passed can help the living to release anxiety about their health. Can getting a reading and communicating with dead relatives play a role in releasing anxiety? Did Dr. Oz get it wrong on omega-3s? He says he's got the truth on today's episode.

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