The Dr. Oz Show
Airdate: November 21, 2012
Dr. Oz: 7 Red Flags Your Body Is Aging
Too Fast
- Clues that you may be aging too fast
- Are you a day dreamer or could you be suffering from adult ADHD?
Dr. Oz discusses seven red flags that
the body may be aging too fast and the health concerns that can be
linked to advanced aging. Could ADD be more common then we think? Dr.
Oz talks to experts about just how common adult ADHD may be and what
you can do to support concentration.
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Dr. Oz: 7 Red
Flags Your Body Is Aging Too Fast
How do you know how
well, or unwell, your body is aging on the inside? Dr. Oz has seven
red flags that can you determine how well you are aging.
Dr. Oz Aging Red
Flag #1: Cotton Mouth and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can be
a leading cause of feeling tired during the day but sleep apnea can
also be aging you too fast. Sleep apnea can also lead to high blood
pressure and heart disease. To help figure out if you may have sleep
apnea, Dr. Oz has a quick test.
Determine your
Snore Score by answer the following five questions.
- Do you snore?
- Do you wake up groggy or with a headache?
- Do you constantly feel tired or fatigued during the day?
- Do you fall asleep reading, watching TV, or driving?
- Do you have problems with memory or concentration?
Each yes answer is
one point and if your score is two or more you could be at risk for
sleep apnea.
If you sleep on
your side it's less likely you may have sleep apnea. Sleeping on the
side opens the breathing pathways and makes it very unlikely that you
have sleep apnea. Encourage side sleeping by attaching a tennis ball
to your back to prevent rolling over onto the back during the night.
Dr. Oz Aging Red
Flag #2: Red Eyes and Arthritis
Inflammation in the
eyes and red eyes may be a sign of arthritis. Mucus build up around
the joints can cause the eyes to be red as well. The covering around
the joints is very similar to the mucus around the eyes and when
inflammation attacks the joints it can also show up in the eyes.
Dr. Oz recommends
taking the supplement feverfew to support the joints.
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Dr. Oz Aging Red
Flag #3: Gray Skin and Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is
one of the top killers of people in the US. It's hard to see early
warning signs for kidney disease but there is one sign that many
people aren't aware of. Changes in skin color can be a big indicator
that things are changing on the inside. Being aware of these changes
and what the colors mean can help pinpoint issues that are
challenging health.
Skin color changes:
- Red skin – allergies and inflammation
- Blue skin – lack of oxygen
- Yellow skin – liver problems
- Brown skin – diabetes, excess sugar in the cells will stain the skin brown
- Grey – kidney problems indicating that the blood is not circulating properly
If your skin color
begins to change, Dr. Oz says it's time to talk to a doctor.
Dr. Oz Aging Red
Flag #4: Losing Sense of Smell and Parkinson's
Disease
An early sign of
Parkinson's disease is a loss of the sense of smell. Test your sense
of smell with an alcohol swab, one of those little alcohol packs
found in first-aid kits. Ideally, you should begin to smell the
alcohol when it is 12-18 inches away from the nose. If you can't
smell the alcohol until it's closer to the nose, as close as four
inches, it's important to talk to your doctor and see if you're at
risk for early on-set of Parkinson's disease.
To support the
sense of smell, Dr. Oz recommends taking 600mg daily of alpha lipoic
acid.
Dr. Oz Aging Red
Flag #5: Hairless Feet and Toes
Take off your shoes
and socks to see how much hair is on your feet and toes. Not having
any hair on the feet and toes can be a signs of vascular concerns
such as stroke and heart attack. Hormones may cause a loss of hair on
the feet however it can also be a sign of vascular disease that is
aging the body too fast.
Vascular health
concerns create an issue of reduced circulation throughout the body
caused by plaque build up and high cholesterol. When blood is not
flowing to the skin then hair follicles don't receive nutrients
causing hair to die and the skin to become smooth.
If you notice a
loss of hair in the feet along with a smoothing of the skin, it's
time to call your doctor.
Dr. Oz Aging Red
Flag #6: Bumped Toes and Lung Health
Toes that bump
upwards at the tips are a sign that the body is not getting enough
oxygen and may be a sign of lung concerns and an increased risk of
lung cancer. A change in the health and shape of the toes is a sign
that there is something going on inside the body and it's worth
starting a conversation with your doctor.
Dr. Oz Aging Red
Flag #7: Hearing Loss and Alzheimer's Disease
A long held myth
that the hearing starts to go as we age is a myth, said Dr. Oz. A
loss of hearing is connected to aging but the connection is that
losing the sense of sound is a sign that the body is aging too
quickly. Early stages of Alzheimer's disease include plaque
developing within the brain that limit the communication between
brain cells and can even limit hearing along with memory.
There's no cure for
Alzheimer's but there is a supplement that can support hearing. Dr.
Oz recommends taking 300mg of magnesium daily to support your
hearing.
Dr. Oz: Adult
ADHD
Feeling moody,
exhausted, anxious? It may be that you have too much going in your
life or it could be a sign that you're struggling with ADHD. There
has been a surprising increase in the diagnosis of ADHD among women,
in the last 10 years the number of women being labeled as ADHD has
jumped over 250%.
Do you forget
things, day dream all day, can't meet deadlines at work? As many as
13 million adults may have ADHD and not even know it. Symptoms of
ADHD in women are very different than in men and it often goes
overlooked. ADHD can effect any person and at any age. It's not just
a childhood healthy concern.
Dr.
Sue Varma, MD, is a psychiatrist
and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the NYU Langone
Medical Center. Dr. Varma says many women can leave their doctors
office with a diagnosis of depression and anxiety instead of the
accurate diagnosis of ADHD, the symptoms are so similar and many
don't think women are
Dr.
Ned Hallowell, psychiatrist,
says many women feel out-of-it, as if in a day dream state and blame
it on being overwhelmed. As adults we have more responsibilities and
more occasions where ADHD may get in the way of our lives. People may
have a genetic predisposition to ADHD. Feeling more overwhelmed then
your peers in similar situations may be a clue that you suffer from
ADHD.
Dr.
Oz illustrated that an ADHD brain does not fire in the same way as a
normal brain. The areas that control focus and impulsivity do not
react in an ADHD brain leaving a person feeling disorganized.
Struggling with everyday tasks and relationships are common concerns
linked with ADHD.
Many
women are able to juggle all their demands and be successful with all
of it yet they feel exhausted and anxious all the time. A major life
change that brings an added level of responsibility can cause a
breakdown in the ability to juggle everything and the underlying
cause may be ADHD.
Dr.
Oz ADHD Warning Sign #1: Moodiness
Do
your moods fluctuate when you're overwhelmed causing you to lash out
at loved ones? A low tolerance of frustration and a feeling of
chronic underachievement, says Dr. Hallowell, are indications of a
medical problem.
Dr.
Oz ADHD Warning Sign #2: Exhaustion
When
is your exhaustion a sign of ADHD? Time management issues are an
indicator of ADHD and it can lead to feeling exhausted. Losing focus
during important times in your life brings about feeling overwhelmed.
Dr. Varma says when her patients show up late to appointments and say
that they can't get their kids to school on time are feeling
overwhelmed by being behind in everything on a daily basis. It could
be that ADHD is playing a role in that inability to plan and to
manage time and responsibilities.
Dr.
Oz ADHD Warning Sign #3: Anxiety
How
often do you feel anxious? Racing heart, upset stomach, sweaty hands,
scatter brained...these are all signs of anxiety but that anxiety and
needless worry may be linked to ADHD. Trouble communicating with
people in your life because there are so many ideas and issues
swarming through the brain can also be an indication of ADHD.
Dr.
Oz: Help for Adult ADHD
Dr.
Hallowell said many adult psychiatrists do not have much experience
with adult ADHD because it's been more of a childhood issue. If
you're concerned that you may have ADHD then it's important to find a
doctor who has worked with adults. Ask how many adult ADHD patients
have they treated and the amount should be at least 50.
Are
medications helpful in the treatment of adult ADHD? Dr. Hallowell
said medications for ADHD have been in use for over 75 years with 80%
effectiveness. That's a long history, said Dr. Hallowell, and they
can be very helpful for many people.
Dr.
Varma and Dr. Hallowell have three ways to boost concentration and
support brain function.
Dr.
Oz ADHD Concentration Booster #1: Turn
Off Electronic Devices
Turn off all those
distracting electronic devices for a certain period of time and do it
each day. We have trained ourselves to be keyed into electronic
messages and feel a need to responded immediately when the message
doesn't require such a quick response. Unplug and relax.
Dr.
Oz ADHD Concentration Booster #2: Foods
Focus on
protein-rich foods for blood sugar control. Vitamin C provides brain
supporting antioxidants. Omega-3 fats and blue-green algae, also
known as spirulina, can feed and fuel the brain.
Dr.
Oz ADHD Concentration Booster #3: Breathe
Mindful breathing
for five minutes a day twice a day can reduce stress and anxiety by
as much as 50%, Dr. Hallowell said that 50% reduction in anxiety is
comparable to medications, that's how important breathing can be.
Dr. Oz: Crazy
Food Combinations
Peanut butter is a popular health food
full of protein and fiber. Dr. Oz asked viewers to share their
favorite ways to enjoy peanut butter.
Dr. Oz PB Combo #1: PB,
Banana with Chocolate
A peanut butter sandwich with banana
isn't new, it was Elvis' favorite, but add chocolate chips and it
takes the sandwich to a whole new level.
Dr. Oz PB Combo #2: PB
and Pickles
It's like celery with more of a kick.
This viewers son loves pickles and enjoys more savory food items. It
was her son who paired up the peanut butter with pickles and it's
become a family favorite.
Dr. Oz PB Combo #3: PB
and Scrambled Eggs
Double up on protein by spooning some
peanut butter on scrambled eggs.
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