Oprah And Dr. Oz Do It Again

February 5, 2008 by Barbara Swafford · 4 Comments
Filed under: Aging, Archives, Beauty, Diet & Health 

Today, February 5, 2008, Oprah’s guests were Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen.

The subject of today’s show was an anti-aging checklist.

Dr. Oz shared with Oprah and the audience, the benefits of the following items, and how they may reverse the affects of aging

1) Anti oxidants

2) Teas – Green and White

3) Red Wine – in moderation

4) Spices – such as Cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, rosemary

5) Fiber – work up to 25 grams a day

6) Omega 3 fatty acids

7) Exercise, including Yoga

8.) Stress Reduction

9) Finding a passion in life

10) Meditation

11) A good night’s sleep

12) Vitamins

13) Oral (mouth) hygiene, including regular flossing

14) Loving relationships, including sexual intimacy with your partner

For detailed information, check out Oprah.com and/or RealAge.com

Tags: anti oxidants, dr oz and dr roizen, moderation, omega 3 fatty acids, oprah, realage com, sexual intimacy, stress reduction

The Secret To Weight Loss

November 14, 2007 by Barbara Swafford · 3 Comments
Filed under: Archives, Diet & Health 

Losing weight is the goal for many.

With so many overweight adults, and childhood obesity on the rise, everyone wants to know if there is a secret to weight loss.

If you search “weight loss”, online, your search will reveal millions of “hits’.

Many websites claim, if you order their weight loss book, or “become a paid member”, you can lose a big chunk of weight, in a short period of time

Read the covers on popular magazines.

Some magazines sport stories of how you can lose up to 30 pounds in six weeks.

Read the reviews for different diet books, and each book will claim to have the secret to permanent weight loss.

Some books say eat what you want (in moderation), and lose weight.

Others say, restrict your calories, and only eat certain foods.

Some diets have you eating lots of protein, i.e. meats and cheeses,

Others say, avoid red meat and cheese, and eat lean meats and vegetables.

Several diets say it is okay to drink a glass of wine

Whereas others, will tell you to avoid alcohol completely.

Then, there are those “magic” pills.

Buy a bottle, take three pills with each meal, and watch the pounds melt off.

It gets confusing.

Who really has the secret to weight loss?

After doing tons of research on weight loss, the “secret” to weight loss, appears to be:

Those who “sell” a weight loss book or pill, gain.

What they have gained, is the money (not pounds), that you have lost in your pursuit of becoming thin.

In reality, the “secret” to weight loss, is found in many success stories.

Reduce your caloric intake, by making healthy food choices, and increase your activity level.

Diet information, plus many healthy recipes, can be found online, for free.

Just do a search for “free diet programs”, and find one that fits your needs.

If you feel you need a support group, find a local program that has a great track record for success.

Now…..you, too, have the secret to weight loss.

By taking responsibility for your own health, and making smart choices, you may not only become thinner, but richer.

Tags: moderation