Watching Dr Oz 3/3/12 Quiz: Energy

Which mushroom did Dr. Oz recommend last week to support energy production?

1. Portobello
2. Crimini
3. Cordyceps
4. Maitake

Watching Dr Oz 2/16/12: 4 Body Pains That Could Be Cancer, Supplements for Cancer Prevention, Metabolism Boosters, Help for Cellulite

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: February 16, 2012

Dr. Oz 4 Body Pains That Could Be Cancer

• Which four body pains could be a sign of cancer
• Top four supplements to help prevent cancer
• Boost your metabolism with these super-stars

Dr. Oz says your body gives life-saving clues to when things are out of balance but you need to know what you're looking for. He says you can help fight cancer before you get a diagnosis, before it's too late. Any of these four body pains could mean cancer. How do you know if it's a simple body pain or something more serious? Dr. Oz and guests explain what to listen for and what to do to prevent cancer risks.

Watching Dr Oz 2/9/12: Montel Williams' Fountain of Youth, Natural Pain Relief, Anti-Aging Skin Care, Natural Cold Remedies, Super Cold Care Soup, Oz Cold Remedies

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: February 9, 2012

Has Montel Williams Discovered the Fountain of Youth?

• Montel Williams has a plan for the entire day to boost energy
• Pain relief breakthroughs from Montel Williams
• Anti-aging products on the cheap
• Battle a cold naturally
• The fountain of youth is in your kitchen
• Dr. Oz's home-remedies to bust a cold

Has Montel Williams found the fountain of youth? More energy, less pain, better health. Montel says what he is doing gives him all that and more.

It's a controversial question: does the fountain of youth exist? Not just to look younger but to feel younger too. For the past 10 years, Mr. Williams has lived with a chronic and debilitating disease. Yet, he has the energy and stamina of someone much younger who doesn't have the disease he carries with him. What is cause these positive changes for Mr. Williams?

Watching Dr Oz 1/30/12: Health Myths Challenged, Super Charge Your Energy, Hidden Allergies, Super Food for Memory

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: January 30, 2012

The Most Shocking Health Myths Even Your Doctor Believes

• Dr. Oz busts popular health myths that even your doctor probably believes
• Myths that could be zapping energy
• Allergies could cause weight gain
• Super foods to support a super memory

Could Old Wives tales be dangerous for your health? Dr. Oz separates fact from fiction on popular myths that even your doctor believes. Shockingly, 1,000 doctors surveyed were still prescribing old wives tales, even Dr. Oz has recommended them.

Watching Dr Oz 1/4/12: Dr. Mercola, Three Reasons to Not Trust Your Doctor, Three Pharmaceuticals to Avoid, Repair Kit for Pain, Which Holistic Remedies Work?, Health Trends for 2012

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: January 4, 2012

The Alternative Health Guru Who Says You Shouldn't Trust Your Doctor!

• Three reasons why Dr. Mercola says to not trust your doctor
• Dr. Mercola shares three pharmaceuticals that he feels we shouldn't take
• Dr. Oz shares his repair kit for pain
• Holistic remedy guide
• Alternative therapy trends for 2012

Dr. Joseph Mercola is an internet sensation providing alternative medicine information. With millions of followers and 6 million followers on his website, Dr. Mercola is a trailblazer but the government says that he is misleading the public and providing hazardous information. The FDA has cited Dr. Mercola for what they says is misleading information.

Dr. Mercola says he is committed to improving health nationwide yet his is called a quack, a charlatan, and a snake-oil salesmen. And he loves to disagree with Dr. Oz. Find out why Dr. Mercola says not to trust your doctor.

Watching Dr Oz 12/15/11: The Power of Prevention – Flu, Heart Attack, Food Poisoning; Supplements for Holiday Stress, 30-Second Tips to Unclog Arteries, Mediterranean Superfoods

The Dr. Oz Show

Air date: December 15, 2011

Prevention Power Hour

• Tips to help manage top holiday health hazards
• Manage holiday stress with these supplements
• Support arteries with 30-second tips
• Mediterranean superfoods for the diseases people fear most

The holiday season is filled with family, food, parties, and presents and all that hustle and bustle to get it all done causes stress, stress, stress. High stress, financial stress, cold temperatures, and gather with people who present challenges combine to contribute to increased health risks. Today, Dr. Oz takes viewers through the biggest stressors, common ills and most feared diseases that often rear their ugly heads just when we need them the least – the holiday season.

Cortisol Quiz 12/10/11

For the week November 28 – December 2, 2011, Dr. Oz talked about a specific nutrient to reduce cortisol levels in the body. Which nutrient did he recommend?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin B

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin D

Watching Dr Oz 12/1/11: Update on Arsenic in Apple Juice, 11 Year Old Food Hoarder, Fast Bone and Skin Care

The Dr. Oz Show

Air date: December 1, 2011

Breaking News: Arsenic in Apple Juice Update

• Consumer Reports releases findings on arsenic levels in apple juice
• FDA releases new arsenic investigation data
• Nestle threatens Dr. Oz with a lawsuit
• An 11-year-old food hoarder weighs 200 pounds
• $500 Health Drop: supplements for quick fixes?

Here it is! The follow up show to Dr. Oz's controversial episode on arsenic in apple juice that aired on September 14, 2011. [Read my follow up post from September 15, 2011 with the FDA's response to the issue.]

Consumer Reports magazine began conducting its own study of apple and grape juice looking at both arsenic and lead levels. Their results were recently released. The FDA has also recently stated that it is going to take another look at arsenic levels in apple and determine if a standard should be set.

Find out what Consumer Reports, the Juice Products Association, FDA and Nestle have to say about these recent findings.

Blog Quiz 11/19/11 Mood-Boosting Techniques

What technique was not discussed on The Dr. Oz Show during the week of November 7 – 11 to support mood-boosting?

A. Fish oil

B. Massage

C. Vitamin D

D. Yoga

Watching Dr Oz 11/9/11: Dr. Weil's Depression, 4-Week Plan to Happiness, Eliminate Back Fat, Strengthen Nails, Reduce Cellulite, Feel Thinner by Bedtime, Natural Alternatives to Sugar

The Dr. Oz Show

Air date: November 9, 2011

The Ultimate Happiness Plan

• Dr. Weil shares his struggle with depression
• Dr. Weil's 4-week plan to happiness
• Get rid of your back fat fast
• What foods to eat to strengthen nails, reduce cellulite and feel thinner by bed
• Natural alternatives to sugar

Holistic health pioneer, Andrew Weil, MD, has an inspiring view of the world that in turn has inspired people throughout the world. But many have never heard that Dr. Weil has struggled with depression for most of his life. Today, he wants to share his 4-Week Plan to Happiness.

Watching Dr Oz 11/3/11: Raging Wives, Facial Clues to Health, Dermatologists Secrets to Great Skin, Microwave Meals

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: November 3, 2011

Dr. Oz: Raging Wives: Are You on the Edge of a Breakdown?

• Out of control rage could be due to hormones
• Is your face telling you about your health?
• What's in your refrigerator to help your skin?
• Microwave Meals

Is unpredictable, uncontrollable, over-the-top rage taking over your life? Women aged 35 – 45 can be effected by hormonal fluctuations that manifest as extreme anger and leave them feeling ashamed and guilty.

What causes perimenopausal rage and what can you do about it?

Flu Quiz Answer 10/08/11

WatchingDrOz.com Weekly Quiz

What did Dr. Oz recommend last week for the flu?

Echinecea

Umckaloabo

Elderberry

Vitamin D

Watching Dr. Oz 9/27/11: Chronic pain, Flu tips, Salmon burgers, Visit with a super fan

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: September 27, 2011

Is Your Chronic Pain a Disease?

• Chronic Pain
• Why your doctor thinks you're crazy
• Four questions to ask your doctor
• Flu season tips
• Booty busting salmon burgers
• Daphne Oz has her own show: The Chew on ABC

Over 160 million Americans suffer from chronic pain and most doctors don't have any answers. When doctor's don't have answers they often put blame back on the patients, telling them it's all in their head. According to Dr. Oz, many doctors really do think their patients are crazy. How do you get around this bias and get the help you need?

Watching Dr. Oz 9/21/11: Holistic How-To Guide

The Dr. Oz Show

Airdate: September 21, 2011

Dr. Oz Holistic How-To Guide

Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Andrew Weil are special guests on The Dr. Oz Show to discuss holistic approaches to dealing with diseases.

Dr. Oz calls today show the definitive how-to guide to holistic health medicines and the one and only guide you'll ever need for holistic health.

Personally, I think that's a bit of exaggeration. With the amount of information available regarding natural and holistic approaches to every conceivable health concern I find it hard to believe that one show can cover everything a person could possibly need to know about holistic health. I would call this show more of a covering-the-basics guide the holistic health.

Watching Dr Oz 9/19/11: Secrets to Living Younger, Anti-Aging, Burn Fat Faster, Super Supplements, 100 Calorie Dessert, #1 Supplement

The Dr. Oz Show

Air date: September 19, 2011

Dr. Oz: 6 Secrets to Living Younger!

• 6 Secrets to Living Younger From the Nation's Best of the Best Experts
• 5 Best Anti-Aging Secrets to Look Younger
• 4 Ways to Burn Fat Faster
• 3 Super Supplements You Must Take Today
• 2 Desserts Under 100 Calories
• The Number One Supplement Dr. Oz Can't Live Without

Dr. Oz is giving away great prizes on his website: http://www.doctoroz.com/. Win a trip to Dr. Weil's day spa. Win lunch with Dr. Oz. Win an Anti-Aging hair and make-up makeover with Frederic Fekkai and Bobbi Brown. Win a Personal Training Session with Bob Harper. Win a Lesson at DC Cupcakes! See Dr. Oz's website for details and entry form.