Dr Oz The Warning Signs Of Bloating 3 Causes Of Toxic Bloating

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 31, 2010
TOXIC BLOATING
Toxic Bloating; HealthCorps Challenge; Chef Rocco Dispirito
Dr. Oz identifies three toxic conditions indicated by bloating. Students participating in Dr. Oz's HealthCorps program kick-start a School Challenge to get healthy. Flaking Out: The dirt behind dandruff. Healthy cookie cooking with Chef Rocco Dispirito.

Dr Oz Toxic Bloating

Enzymes process sugars, protein, and fat and help your body absorb them. If large molecules of food survive that step, they arrive in the large intestine (colon) where bacteria finish the job. As they work, those bacteria release gas and your intestines become distended, you could feel overly full and crampy.

Learn when this common symptom could be a sign of something serious. What seems like a harmless nuisance is a classic symptom of some of the most dangerous diseases that strike women. How do you know if what you’re feeling is a case of indigestion or a warning sign that something is seriously wrong with your health?

Bloating caused by use of sorbitol and fructose that are not easily digested in the small intestine, declining levels of exercise (which helps keep the gut working properly), and a loss of helpful intestinal bacteria due to the overuse of some antibiotics is uncomfortable, but harmless.


Dr Robun Chutkan joined Dr Oz today along with Madonna, Patricia and Stephanie. Dr Oz shocked us with what these 3 women thought was ordinary bloating.

Stephanie had terrible symptoms of bloating and pain like a knife sticking between her ribs since she was a teenager. As she got older the pain moved lower, and was always bloated, and whenever she had her period she would be doubled over in misery. One Specialist thought her Uterus was the problem, and desperate for relief she agreed to having a hysterectomy, when she really had Diverticulitis...Read More!

Patricia suffered from bloating for over 10 years, and was diagnosed with almost every gastrointestinal disorder out there, along with being diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Colitis. Fried foods, junk foods and even salads would send her to the bathroom. when she really had Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) refers to a condition in which abnormally large numbers of bacteria (at least 100,000 bacteria per ml of fluid) are present in the small intestine and the types of bacteria in the small intestine resemble more the bacteria of the colon than the small intestine. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is also known as small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SBBO).)

Madonna started feeling strange one day while on vacation with her husband. Out of nowhere she says she became very bloated and uncomfortable. Her symptoms only got worse when they returned home. Within a week she couldn't fit into any of her clothes. Her Doctor scheduled an Ultra Sound but she would have to wait two months. Madonna ballooned to the point that couldn't walk and she looked 9 months pregnant, then her husband rushed her to the emergency room. She had Ovarian Cancer!

Dr Chutkan explained why women who have Ovarian Cancer has bloating. Bloating that is persistent where you notice your abdominal girth where your waistline is expanded and it's not going down could be a sign that there is a mass there. It can be Ovarian Cancer, it can also be Colon Cancer or Uterine Cancer. There is an actual mass pressing on the bowels causing things to expand. Hormonal changes with Ovarian Cancer can contribute to the boating too, so there are two ways that can work.

Dr Oz 3 Ways Your Bloating Can Be Toxic

Bloating warning signs - The 3 signs of toxic bloating

1. Diverticulitis

When the large intestine does its work (squeezing bowel movements through the body and out), sometimes the lining is pushed out into little pouches, creating a condition called diverticulosis. If fecal matter gets waylaid in those pouches, an infection can set in causing diverticulitis, a much more serious condition. Once an infection has begun in your intestine, there is a risk it can rupture into your abdominal cavity and cause a life-threatening infection.

Symptoms of Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis may not progress to diverticulitis and cause a problem, and it often does not have symptoms. But these signs may indicate that you have diverticulosis and are therefore more prone to diverticulitis.
Difficulty achieving a complete bowel movement
Frequent bowel movements that are pellet-shaped
Cramping in the lower left quadrant of your abdomen (not severe)
Bloating

Symptoms of Diverticulitis

In addition to the symptoms of diverticulosis, signs of diverticulitis include
Severe pain (the kind that makes you wonder if you should go to the emergency room)
Bloating that persists for weeks at a time rather than being intermittent
Constipation
Blood in your stool

2. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Your small intestine absorbs the nutrients from food through villi, small projections on the intestinal wall. If bacteria grow in your small intestine (where it normally doesn’t hang out) they can destroy villi, blocking the absorption of nutrients. Then larger pieces of food once again find their way to the small intestine where those gas-producing bacteria go to work on them, and, bingo, you’ve got bloating and diarrhea.

Symptoms of Bacterial Overgrowth

Bloating, particularly after meals
Fatigue
Bacterial growth in the large intestine isn’t widely understood in the medical community, so you may have to ask your doctor to look for it. Some offices will have breath tests that detect the presence of bacteria or they can sample fluid from the small intestine and analyze it.

3. Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer used to be called the silent killer, because it exhibits few symptoms until it has progressed to an untreatable state. But doctors now recognize that if you listen carefully, the disease whispers a few warning signs. A recent article in the British Medical Journal found that bloating is the most predictive one. When ovaries turn cancerous they often swell, causing a swelling in the belly that resembles bloating. Hormonal changes that occur during ovarian cancer can also cause bloating. One in 40 times bloating will mean ovarian cancer.

What are the Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer?

Significant changes in your menstrual cycle
Persistent bloating (especially if your girth increases and does not go down)
Postmenopausal bleeding
Frequent urination
Rectal bleeding

The Bottom Line on Bloating
If you experience any of the following symptoms with bloating (or experience bloating that lasts longer than a week), make an appointment with your doctor to get thoroughly checked out:
Pain
A change in bowel habits
Weight loss
Blood in your stool

Dr Oz talked with a studio audience member who has been cancer free from Ovarian Cancer for 5 years, and other signs and symptoms for Ovarian Cancer. The 3 biggies were Boating, Pain in the abdomen and or pelvic area, not just where the ovary is. The third symptom was a different style of eating food, you feel like your already full sooner than normal, and foods aren't agreeing with you anymore.

Dr Oz Teen Health Challenge

Dr. Oz goes back to school to fight teen obesity –a national problem that has reached epidemic proportions. Along with his HealthCorps team, Dr. Oz is committed to getting America’s teens back on the right track. Learn what you and your family can do to make better food and lifestyle choices.

Meet a group of students from Brooklyn, New York’s New Utrecht High School.

Jake Ross Health Corps Coordinator joins Dr Oz in the next segment of the show The Dr Oz School Challenge 60 Day Plan For Teens. Teen obesity is on the rise, and DR Oz challenged 6 Utrecht High School Students to a be a part of the 60 Day Challenge.

Isaira, Christian, Dariana, Yasmin, Anastasia, and Carlos are ready to begin.

The 4-step plan For The Nations Kids Are;

1. Exercise - 10,000 steps a day which will be everyday after school
2. Breakfast Oath - Whole Wheat/Whole Grain breads with real peanut butter, Greek yogurt and fruit.
3. Lunch - If your going to have a cheeseburger skip the cheese and have it on a whole grain/whole wheat bun, or try the veggie burger with a side of green salad. Try a whole grain wrap with protein.
4. Snack Swap out - Skip the soda's and have flavoured seltzer water instead, swap the potato chips with whole grain pretzels. Have Bags of fruits - Dr Oz had packaged fruits individual servings by Chiquita. (Dried Apples, etc.)

The Dr Oz School Challenge

Watch the Dr Oz School Challenge Video's and you and your family can take the Healthy Food Challenge Too.

Rocco Disirito Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chef Rocco Dispirito joined Dr Oz today with his Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. There is no flour and no sugar in this Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, and only 1.4 grams of fat as apposed to the all time favourite cookie recipe which has 10 grams of fat. Now you ask how many can I have, you can have 5 of Rocco Dispirito's Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies to 1 traditional chocolate chip cookie because each chocolate chip cookie is only 45 calories.

Instead of flour he uses cannellini beans, and agave syrup instead of sugar, they were a hit...The Dr Oz. Approved Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.

Dr Oz's solution for the Hemorrhoids question today was stop using toilet paper after you poop, and wash your bottom. Water and fiber to make your poop a little softer.

For dandruff solutions Dr Oz recommended using baking soda rinse through your hair, tea tree oil, and selenium.

Dr Oz What Cancer Risks And How To reduce Your Risk For Cancer

Monday on Dr. Oz March 29th 2010 Your Cancer Profile; Carpal Tunnel Therapy; Glory Days Plan; How Old Is Your Hair?

Are you increasing your risk for cancer? Dr. Oz gives you the surprising cancer facts. Learn what biological factors and behaviors raise and reduce your risk.
Pain relief for Carpal Tunnel, Dr. Oz's hair-repair remedies, Get back in the game with NBA star John Salley’s 3-step health plan.

Dr Oz Cancer Facts To Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer

Dr Oz first topic today was on Surprising Cancer Facts you don't know, diagnosing cancers, cures for the problems. "What cancers are you most at risk for". Dr Oz reveals that factors that can put you at risk for cancer. From the things you eat to the pills you pop may be increasing your chances of getting sick.

Dr kathleen Wolin joined Dr Oz today along with 3 members from the studio audience to determine the risks of Cancers.

1. The first Cancer was Colon Cancer.
2. The second Cancer was Stomach Cancer
3. The third was Breast Cancer

The risk factors are summarized in questions Dr oz asked about how much red meat you eat, how much you exercise, and how much processed foods do you eat, and what cancers are related to eating red meats, exercise, taking aspirin, obesity, your blood type, and having a colonoscopy.

Dr Oz Colon Cancer Risk Factors

know what Dr Oz and Kathleen Wolin listed as the 3 Cancer Risks And how to reduce the risks of these cancers. Cancer Facts That Affect Your Cancer Risk For 3 Leading Cancers

Factors that Increase Risk Of Colon Cancer
Eating 3 or more servings of red meat a week
Drinking 3 or more alcoholic beverages a day
Currently smoking
Being obese
Being taller than 5′7″

Factors that Decrease Risk Of Colon Cancer

Using birth control pills for at least 5 years
Taking aspirin (325 mg tablet) 4 to 6 times a week
Eating more than 3 servings of milk or dairy products a day
Taking a daily multivitamin that contains vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and folate
Taking a daily vitamin D supplement
Performing 30 minutes of exercise a day
Having colon cancer screening (colonoscopy) at regular intervals
Having inflammatory bowel disease

Dr Oz Stomach Cancer

Factors That Increase Risk Of Stomach Cancer
Eating a high salt diet such (canned, processed, frozen and preserved meats)
Eating 3 or more servings of red meat a week
Eating at restaurants or fast food places
Having type A, A+ or A- blood
Being a smoker
Not taking treatment for Helicobacter pylori stomach ulcers

Factors that Decrease Risk of Stomach Cancer

Eating a Diet High In Fruits And Vegetables
Keeping salt intake under 6000 mg a day (or sodium under 2300 mg a day)

Dr Oz Breast Cancer Risk

Factors That Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer
Having a family history or breast cancer
Being taller than 5′7″
Getting first period younger than 11 or older than 15
Having a first child when older than 35 or younger than 20
Currently using birth control pills
Using hormone replacement therapy for more than 5 years
Of Jewish ancestry
Drinking more than one alcoholic drink a day
Having a BMI greater than 27
Testing positive for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
Having a history of atypical hyperplasia a type of benign breast disease

Factors that Decrease Risk Of Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding for one year or more
Eating a diet that includes monounsaturated fats over saturated fat
Performing more than 3 hours of physical activity a week
Birthing more than 2 children
Taking drugs that block estrogen (Tamoxifen and Raloxifene)
Taking the vitamin folate if you are a moderate alcohol drinker

Dr Oz And Rick Mahorn Weight Loss Program

Rick Mahorn NBA Champion asked Dr Oz for his help today. After leaving his NBA career and getting married and having kids, Rick got off track. Rick comes from a long line of family heart disease and he wants to break that cycle. He lost his Mom, Sister and Nephew to heart Disease.

Rick's Numbers In the Truth Tube;
Rick Mahorn is 6'10"
Weight was 392 pounds
BMI was 41
B/P 142/108
Creatinine 1.4

Mahorn was drafted 35th overall by the Washington Bullets in the 1980 NBA Draft. His career ended in 1999.
Washington Bullets (1980–1985)
Detroit Pistons (1985–1989)
Philadelphia 76ers (1989–1991)
Virtus Roma (1991–1992)
New Jersey Nets (1992–1996)
Detroit Pistons (1996–1998)
Philadelphia 76ers (1999)

Dr Oz brought out John Salley to get Rick Mahorn onto a healthy lifestyle Plan. John Salley became a Vegetarian back in 91, and working on being a Vegan, and always working on being in shape.

John Salley said he wants to help save Rick's life with his weight loss intervention, and be his coach in his 3 Step Action Plan. He started off by telling Rick to start of the day with at least on green meal.

Dr Oz John Salley's 3 Step Plan

Now you get back in the game with NBA star John Salley’s Back to the Glory Days Action Plan. Your glory days don’t have to be a thing of the past. Get back in shape. Get back to being your best self. Follow this Dr Oz 3-step plan John Salley lives by.

Step 1: Go Green
Commit to eating at least one green meal a day. Select high-quality leafy greens and lots of colorful vegetables. A good green meal is high in fiber and antioxidants, and will help you feel better, lose weight, and boost your mood.

John Salley’s Favorite Go-Green Salad

Salad ingredients: kale, baby spinach, beets, heirloom tomatoes, white onions, persian cucumbers, avocado, sweet chili peppers and chia seeds (mood boosters)
Dressing ingredients: olive oil and balsamic vinegar. John Salley was very specific on the kale in his green salad, it has more beta carotene, 10 times more than in carrot's or broccoli.

Dr. Oz’s Go-Green Suggestions

Spinach Raspberry Flax Seed Oil Shake
Dr. Oz’s Green Drink


Step 2: Binge Prevention

Then John Salley said soak your nuts, which had everyone laughing. Dr Oz soaks his nuts, He soaks his nuts and soon you will soak your nuts too. It takes the enzyme off so you can digest them, and John carries around his own sea salt around everywhere.

Depriving yourself of snacks between meals is the easiest way to sabotage a healthy diet. Instead of starving yourself and reaching for the easiest available empty-calorie snack, opt for sustainability. Fuel your body throughout the day. Don’t go more than 2-3 hours without eating a meal or snack. This will speed up your metabolism and prevent binge-eating. Eat 3 healthy meals and 2-3 healthy snacks a day.

John Salley's Favorite Healthy Snacks

Apple slices with real peanut butter
Low-fat granola
Vegetables with hummus
Walnuts and almonds (soaked in water; soaking makes them easier to digest)
Blue corn tortilla chips and fresh low-sodium salsa

Step 3: Posture Perfect
Try pilates. Pilates is low-impact, and helps to strengthen your core and tone your muscles. It is a rewarding way to ease into an everyday exercise program.

In addition to these lifestyle changes, make sure to add 45 minutes of cardio to your day. Sweat off those old habits and get yet another step closer to reliving your glory days now.

Dr Oz How Old Is Your Hair

Daily stress, styling, diet and genetics are just some of the factors that determine the health of your hair.

Dr. Oz tells you how to undo years of wear and tear with these hair-repair remedies. Depending on your lifestyle and genetics, your hair may be older than you think. Today Dr Oz did the hair test and had some secret solutions to healthy hair. The food that Dr Oz said was good for your hair is salmon. Salmon has Omega 3's in it, and the top food for damaged hair was banana's, mashed banana's to be exact. Smooth puree of banana's turns out to be a very effective home remedy.

So the fun begins as Dr Oz applies puree'd banana's to the hair to the two ladies from the studio audience, and then the ladies lathered up Dr. Oz's hair with the mashed banana's. Set the timer he says for 15 minutes, and the potassium in the banana's helps soothes damaged hair.

Dr Oz Carpal Tunnel Therapies

Dr. Oz explains the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome and solutions to ease the pain.

If you work with your hands every day you are at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr Oz goes on to say carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), by diabetes, pregnancy, obesity, big breasts, all these risk factors can make it worse. Two reasons why carpal tunnel can happen are, one the tunnel itself gets smaller, and what's in the tunnel gets bigger.

One solution Dr Oz used on stage for Carpal Tunnels syndrome was a Paraffin Wax Bath. The paraffin coats the hand and seals in the moisture and the warmth.

The second solution he tried was with a technique called a Wrist Guard that will keep your arm in a very comfortable position, or you can put on at night. Dr Oz says these are both very effective.

We also found out today that June 11th is Dr. Oz's Birthday and Dr Oz will be 50 Years Old. And the one food for health Dr Oz eats every day is Walnuts.

Dr Oz Intuition Gut Feelings And 6th Sense Could Save Your Life

FRIDAY - MARCH 26, 2010
THE SCIENCE OF INTUITION: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE 6TH SENSE
Intuition; Dr. Oz Check Ups; Bob Harper; Attack of the Plaque
The science behind instincts and intuition. Dr. Oz Check Ups: Dramatic updates include Chicago Firefighters, Bob Harper's Kansas City Challenge contestant Amanda, and a post surgery update with Houston Free Clinic attendee Steve Cantrell. Attack of the Plaque. Blind Taste Test with Dave Lieberman.

Could you gut feeling save your life, Dr Oz uncovers the Science Of Intuition. Char Margolis and Judith Orloff joined Dr Oz on the set today. Topic of discussion gut feelings, mothers intuition, and 6th sense. That eerie feeling in the pit of your stomach that tells you something is about to change.

Char Margolis is an internationally acclaimed psychic intuitive who has been using her gifts to help people for more than thirty years. She divides her time between Michigan, Los Angeles, and Holland. She shared with us the 4 C's in how to train yourself and harness the power of Intuition

1. Courage
2. Confidence
3. Commitment
4. Conquer It

Using her own incredible experiences, she outlines how to use your own inner voice as you learn to develop your intuitive powers in four simple steps. By combining intuition with logic and common sense, you will be able to make better decisions and attract the people and opportunities you most deeply desire into your life. Learn how to:

1. Tune in to your health and use your energy to heal
2. Raise healthy, happy children by nurturing their intuition as well as your own
3. Listen to your instincts in evaluating people and opportunities
4. Attract compatible partners
5. Access your sexual energy
6. Sense the right career opportunities
7. Recognize the messages you are receiving from your deceased loved ones
8. Char Margolis 's books also provides helpful instruction on how to prevent potential problems, protect yourself from bad energy, cope with setbacks, and get attuned to the universal plan.

Dr. Judith Orloff, MD is an assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCLA and author of the New York Times and international bestseller Emotional Freedom upon which a Public Television Special is based.

Dr. Orloff blends her traditional medical skills with intuition to enhance patient care. A new edition of her book "Second Sight" (Three Rivers Press, 2010) chronicles her challenges and triumphs embracing her own intuition and integrating it into medicine. Emotional Freedom (Harmony Books, March, 2009) helps readers liberate themselves from negative emotions and develop hope, compassion, and courage. It is a roadmap for those who are stressed, discouraged, or overwhelmed--and for those who are in a good emotional place but want to feel better.

Dr Oz had people in the studio audience who shared stories of how they just knew something was wrong. One woman woke at 3 in the morning and just knew there was something wrong with her baby mark, she has other children but she knew exactly which child was in trouble.

Another Lady she had cancer but just didn't know where, she had a vague feeling there was something wrong with her for years. She went to the Doctor, had a Mammogram done and found out she had cancer, and had it for at least 5 to seven years.

A police officer broke into a house after Hurricane Katrina to rescue a man that had been on the brink of death. This same house had been checked 3 or 4 times for survivors before being sealed up.

7 weeks ago the Chicago firemen weight-loss challenge begans - Dr. Oz aids a team of 3 Chicago firefighters. Today Dr Oz did a check up an Iggy, Doug and Mauricio(Juicey), they are doing great and Oz will have them all back to see the results for their 60 Diet Challenge.

Amanda's 60 Day Challenge

His next checkup was with Amanda from a previous show, Amanda lost 60 pounds, feels great and looks great.

Free-Clinic Miracle Steve Cantrell

Steven Cantrell returns after the removal of a life-threatening tumor.

Dr Oz first met Steve Cantrell at the Houston's Free Health Clinic Dr. Oz Healing The Forgotten. Today Steve Cantrell is back. Steven Cantrell had a deadly skin cancer growing on his face, a lip tumour. Left untreated for 3 years, what started as a small blister eventually developed into Stage 4 cancer. Thanks to a team of surgeons, Steven now has his life back, cancer free. Due to the spread of cancer Steve lost his lower lip and would need skin grafts to replace it, now he is ready for dental implants and best of all Steve quit smoking!. Watch the video with Steve On Dr. Oz.

Attack of the Plaque

Could plaque on your teeth cause problems for your heart?

Sonya joins Dr Oz in this segment on Attack Of Plaque. He had her put her hand a a large container of white substance that she said felt like snot, quite an amusing Lady she was. Dr. Oz explores the perils of poor dental hygiene – including heart disease. Dr Jonathan Levine says there 9 billion bacteria in the mouth, and form and colonize bad bacteria around the teeth. Keeping a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria is dependent upon a daily routine of brushing – and – flossing. Says plaque forms twenty minutes after we eat.

When don't remove the calcified plaque properly, and the tissue gets up around the calcified plague, the tissue gets very inflamed. Then you go from a situation of periodontal disease with associated gum inflammation and bone loss to more of a cardiovascular problem because this bacteria load nows gets into the circulatory system. Dr oz said that is why when they find someone with a heart attack or a stroke, they check their teeth.

Prevention For Plaque

Along with brushing and flossing to control plaque, eat an apple. An apple will take of the plaque and the stain of our teeth. In addition to that add in lots of fruits and leafy vegetables such as spinach, cauliflower, it does a great job of getting rid of acidic in our mouth and raising the ph so the bad bacteria can't grow. Excessive dental plaque can lead to serious problems.

Watch the animated video on the various stages of periodontal disease and how plaque can contribute to heart disease.





Dr Oz and Dave Liebermen get together today with this healthy recipe with a secret ingredient. Linguine and Quinoa Meatballs With Tangy Tomato Sauce has become a hit with Dr Oz and he says it is going to be a part of the OZ household.

LINGUINE AND QUINOA MEATBALLS WITH TANGY TOMATO SAUCE

Dr Oz says Add this food to your diet now - Quinoa!

Dr Oz Kitchen Diva's Vegetarian Lasagna And Spaghetti Bolognese

The Kitchen Diva has fooled carnivores for years with these vegetarian dishes that offer all the protein and taste associated with meat, but only contain half the calories. These recipes today she shared with Dr Oz and Mary joe contain the meat alternative soy chorizo, and she uses vegan Worcestershire sauce.



The Kitchen Diva’s De’liteful Vegetarian Lasagna

Ingredients
Serves 12 to 14 people
1 lb soy-based meat alternative, preferably sausage-flavored
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 large Portabella mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed, and caps finely minced (Mincing the mushrooms gives them a texture similar to ground meat.)
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt, divided
2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
2 tbsp Italian seasoning, divided
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 (32 oz) jar low-sodium pasta sauce
1 (16 oz) jar mild salsa
½ tsp sugar substitute
14 to 16 lasagna noodles, oven ready, no boil, whole wheat or regular
16 oz low-fat ricotta cheese
1 egg
3/4 lb low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb fresh baby spinach, washed and dried

Directions
In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine the soy-based meat alternative, olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper,1 tbsp Italian seasoning, nutmeg and the cayenne pepper. Mix with a fork to combine. Micro-cook in the microwave on medium-high power for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a fork after 3 minutes.

Combine the pasta sauce and the salsa with the faux-meat mixture. Stir in the sugar substitute and ½ tbsp of the Italian seasoning. Simmer, covered with a plate or with microwave-safe plastic wrap for about 10 minutes on med-low to low heat, stirring after 5 minutes. If you don’t know how to adjust the temperature on your microwave oven, use the defrost setting and cook the sauce for 10 minutes.

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the egg and the remaining ½ tbsp of the Italian seasoning. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

To assemble, spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 4 oven-ready, no boil noodles lengthwise over the sauce and break one noodle to fit sideways across the ends of the noodles along with any remaining pieces of the noodle.

Spread the noodles with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of the fresh spinach and the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1/2 cup of the meat sauce over the mozzarella. Repeat all the layers topping off the last layer with the rest of the sauce, and reserving in any of the remaining cheese for later use.

Cover the pan with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil, and top with any remaining mozzarella and the parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the lasagna is tender when pierced with a fork, and the sauce bubbles around the edges. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.


The Kitchen Diva’s Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese

This makes a large quantity of spaghetti, but it can be divided into serving portions and frozen for later use.

Ingredients
1 lb soy-based meat alternative, preferably sausage-flavored
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 large Portabella mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed, and caps finely minced (Finely mincing the mushrooms gives them an appearance and texture similar to ground meat.)
1 large zucchini, washed, ends removed, and diced
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt, divided
2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
2 tbsp Italian seasoning, divided
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 (32 oz) jar low-sodium pasta sauce
1 (16 oz) jar mild salsa
½ tsp sugar substitute
16 oz whole wheat spaghetti
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions
In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine the soy-based meat alternative, olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, zucchini, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, the salt, black pepper, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Mix with a fork to combine. Micro-cook in the microwave on med-high power for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a fork after 3 minutes.

Combine the low-sodium pasta sauce and the salsa with the meat mixture. Stir in the sugar substitute and ½ tablespoon of the remaining Italian seasoning. Simmer, covered with a plate or with microwave-safe plastic wrap for about 10 minutes on med-low to low heat, stirring after 5 minutes. If you don’t know how to adjust the temperature on your microwave oven, use the defrost setting and cook the sauce for 10 minutes.

Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Combine the spaghetti with the low-sodium pasta sauce. Add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to thin out the sauce as needed. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

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Dr Oz What Are You Flushing Down The Drain

TUESDAY - MARCH 23, 2010
FLUSHED!: DR. OZ INVESTIGATES HOW WHAT YOU FLUSH IS MAKING AMERICA SICK
Toileted Toxins; Overweight Parents; Twitching; Diabetic Diet Plan; Diet Detective
Dr. Oz investigates the harmful toxins that get flushed into our water system. A 20-year-old man asks Dr. Oz to help save his morbidly obese parents. Are you a twitching time bomb? Two kids turn their mom into the Diet Detective for her unhealthy cooking habits. Dr. Oz’s 3-step plan to maintaining a healthy diabetic lifestyle.

Dr Gary Ginsberg and Dr Alan Greene joined Dr Oz today on the subject "What your flushing down the drain". We are flushing chemicals, toxins, antibiotics literally down the drain and into rivers and streams and even our water supply.

What it's Doing to the Environment?
In river basins around the country, the United States Geological Survey has found fish with both female and male sex organs. Intersex frogs are also popping up all over. And experts have found evidence of chemicals called endocrine disruptors, such as atrazine (an herbicide) and Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the country’s water supplies.

What’s Happening to Us?
Breast cancer rates are increasing, girls are entering puberty earlier, sperm counts and testosterone levels are falling drastically, and certain genital abnormalities(smaller size penis in boys) are on the rise.

What are Endocrine Disruptors?
These chemicals alter the actions of hormones in our body, which can hurt us in 2 ways. First, they can block our hormones from acting as they normally would, and, secondly, they can act like hormones triggering effects that may include early onset puberty in adolescents.


Phthalates
These difficult-to-pronounce ingredients help fragrance linger on the body after you have applied a lotion or body cream to your skin. They’re also found in toys, floor coverings, detergent, soaps, nail polish, and shampoos. Unfortunately, they mimic the hormone estrogen and have been linked to reproductive problems in rodents, such as lower testosterone and fetal malformation. Often they are not listed on beauty products, so the best rule of thumb is to avoid any products with fragrance.

Parabens
Found in moisturizing shampoos and body lotions, parabens are the most widely used preservatives in the beauty product industry, and they also act similar to estrogen in our bodies. One study found parabens in the breast cancer tissue of 19 out of 20 women studied; experts worry there could be a connection.

Use these chemicals as a litmus test for a healthy product. If you see them listed on the label (often as methylparaben, butylparaben, or propylparaben), it shows that the manufacturer is not concerned about limiting exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.

Bisphenol-A (BPA)You may have heard about BPA, the chemical used to make hard plastics, line cans, and create carbonless receipts. It’s proven to raise the risk of breast cancer in rats and the FDA has raised an alarm about the potential harm BPA can cause; Connecticut even banned its use in children’s products.

Ninety-three percent of us have BPA in our bodies. We live with it, and we excrete it when we go to the bathroom, sending the chemical into the environment.

1. Drink water from stainless steel bottles
2. Avoid plastics with the numbers 3, 6, and 7 on the bottom
3. Never heat plastic in the microwave (even if it says it is microwave safe)
4. Choose frozen and fresh produce over canned
5. Use BPA-free baby bottles
6. Avoid any products that contain fragrances; opt for those that get their scent from essential oils
7. Stay away from parabens
8. Choose products that are paraben and phthalate free
Dispose of leftover medication by throwing it in the trash with coffee grinds or cat litter (to keep harmful medications from being picked from the trash), return the unused portion to your pharmacy, or go online to find your local hazardous waste disposal facility.

The Columbia River was tested and these chemicals were found in the water;
a)Atrazine - is a widely used herbicide. Its use is controversial due to its effects on nontarget species, such as on amphibians, and because of widespread contamination of waterways and drinking water supplies. Although banned in the European Union, it is still one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. Like many herbicides, it is sold under numerous trade names.

A 2002 study found that exposure to atrazine caused male tadpoles to turn into hermaphrodites - frogs with both male and female sexual characteristics.
b)BPA - an organic compound used in the manufacture of certain plastics
c)Carbamazepine (CBZ) - is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing drug used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as well as trigeminal neuralgia. It is also used off-label for a variety of indications, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, phantom limb syndrome, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
c)Acetaminophen
d)Sulfonamide Antibiotics

Matt is twenty years old and asked Dr Oz for help to try and save his parents life. Jim and Brenda are morbidly obese, and Matt is afraid of losing them both. Matt at on time weighed 320 pounds, and turned his life around and lost 130 lbs. in one year, and now weighs 190.

Jim is an insulin dependent diabetic, taking 3 needles a day, and Brenda has a back injury, and neither parent would follow their son's footsteps and get the weight of and eat healthy.

Brenda weighs 332 pounds, her CPR was 20.4 and it should be 3, she is on 4 different blood pressure medications and her B/P today was 210/120.

Jim weighed 386 pounds, B/P was 155/75, blood sugars 178, and should be no more than 100. Jim's lower legs were all dicoloured and red, and the skin beginning to crack from the uncontrolled diabetes. His circulation is so bad he has to cut his socks because they are too tight on his legs. Life expectancy for both of them is 65 for Brenda and 60 for Jim.

3D'S TO A HEALTHY DIABETIC

Dietician Elizabeth Somer, provides Jim and Brenda with a basic, easy and nutrient-rich ways to make mealtimes guilt-free and good for your overall health.

Jim and Brenda's The 3 D's To Healthy Diabetics - How to stabilize the blood sugars, how to do the meals, snacks and mini meals, portion control and how to dump the white foods.

Dr Oz talked about twitching today, involuntary contractions. Twitching of the eye, muscles, twitching in parts of the leg, what causes twitching and if this could be a sign of something more serious. Dr Oz said eye twitching is really dangerous, if it lasts more than a week, if your eye closes all the way, and discharge from the eye. If it is the leg is twitching significantly and a recurring process that things like ALS( Lou Gehrig's disease), and other causes of nerve damage.

What TO Do About Causes Of Twitching
1. Stress
2. Fatigue
3. Caffeine
4. Smoking
5. Alcohol

Ancient India Ayurveda Traditions say by massages the facial nerves that spread across face which were the brow, temples on each side of the head, across the cheek bones and the jaw line. It looked pretty relaxing especially with someone else doing it for you.

DR OZ HEALTHY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Kids turned in their mom today for making unhealthy food choices. So The Diet Detective, Charles Stuart Platkin served One serving of this Spaghetti and meatballs recipe which has less than half the calories of the typical Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe.

This recipe he explains that you would have to walk 119 minutes to burn of the calories, and Mom's Spaghetti and meatballs you would have to walk 304 minutes to burn of the calories.


Spaghetti Sauce
2 (25.5-oz) bottles marinara or tomato sauce with no more than 50 calories per ½ cup (reserve ½ cup for meatballs)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves of finely chopped fresh garlic

Meatballs
1 lb 100% white meat ground chicken breast
1/4 cup 100% whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped white mushrooms
1/2 cup tomato or marinara sauce (reserved from the sauce)
3 egg whites
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder

Spaghetti
1 lb 100% whole-wheat spaghetti
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions
Combine the sauce ingredients in a 10-quart pot and set over low heat. Do not allow the sauce to boil.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients and kneed well. Use a mini ice-cream scooper or your hands to make 14 to 18 meatballs. If you're using your hands to make the meatballs, you might want to have cold water nearby or spray your hands with a little cooking spray. Spray a 14-inch pan with cooking spray, heat the pan and brown the meatballs on all sides. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot with the sauce. Raise the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

While the meatballs simmer, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and divide among 8 plates.

Top the spaghetti with equal portions of meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle each portion with 1 tbsp of Parmesan. Serve at once.

Dr Oz Anti-Cancer Edition Learn About The Symptoms Of Cancer

Monday on Dr. Oz
Today On Dr. Oz - Ask Dr. Oz: Anti-Cancer Edition information that’s crucial to your health.
Anti-Cancer Special; What's That Lump?; Bathroom Boosters
Dr. Oz takes your cancer questions. Get the life-saving answers.
What's That Lump? - Learn to tell the difference between a harmless cyst and cancer. Estrogen Foods harmless and helpful.
Bathroom Boosters - Be kind to your colon with Dr. Oz’s high-fiber heavyweights.

A big part of cancer prevention is getting all the right information and taking the proper steps. Self-screenings, symptom identification, knowing your family history and being aware of environmental factors are essential parts of your anti-cancer plan.

Dr. Oz and a panel of experts have the critical answers to your cancer questions.
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, J. Leonard Lichtenfeld, MD, MACP, and Marisa Weiss, M.D.

Cancer is a disease we all fear the most, and one third of us will get it. Today Dr the more you know the more you can prevent cancer. catch it early and beat it. Dr Oz used mannequin's today to show the two cancers most commonly found in both men and women and the two cancers that are most deadly in each. The two most common cancers in women are breast cancer and lung cancer. The two most found cancers in men are Prostate Cancer and Lung Cancer. The most deadly cancer is Lung Cancer in both men and women. Most people die from lung cancers more than any other cancer they can die from.

What’s The Best Way To Find Breast Cancer Early?

Lyndie had the first question who was diagnosed with breast cancer and there was no family history of it, and wanted to know how to detect breast cancer early. Marisa Weiss, M.D. says the 3 most powerful tools to find breast cancer early are; Do A Self Breast Exam(Watch The Video's), a doctors examination, and digital mammography. After a breast self exam, talk with your doctor and tell him something's not right, and tell him how you feel, work with your doctor and get it checked out.

Is Beast Cancer Hereditary

Gigi who was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 years is worried about her daughter getting breast cancer and asked the question Is cancer hereditary? Dr. Poynor says about 10% of Ovarian Cancers are actually hereditary. About 10% of the time with Ovarian Cancer individuals will come from families where you will see either Breast Cancer or Ovarian Cancer in each generation. So it is really important for a woman to understand her family history, and bring that family history to her physician, and to actually have 3 generations of her families history

What Causes Lung Cancer Other Than Smoking?

Donna had the next question, it was concerning her boss who had died of lung cancer at age 63, She was a Nun(Sister Geraldine) who never smoked. What causes Lung Cancer other than smoking?

Dr. J. Leonard Lichtenfeld answered this question of how does one die from Lung Cancer who never smoked. Second Hand Smoke - Passive smoking caused from someone else can cause Lung Cancer in you. The other issue is Radon Gas, he went to say there are a lot of people who die of Lung Cancer who are non smokers and Dr's never do understand exactly why.

Radon gas seems into the ground and then into our basements, Radon Gas is invisible, it's silent, it's toxic and it's deadly, and causes about 21,000 deaths a year, Radon Kits cost about 10 bucks. Naomi joined Dr Oz to see what lung cancer looks like and what lung cancer does to the windpipe in the video on lung cancers.

Sympmtoms of Lung Cancer are a Persistent cough - a cough that doesn't go away, or you cough up a lot more sputum, or you cough up blood, shortness of breath, and weight loss.

What Are Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps? What Causes Them?

Sonya had the next question, she had 6 precancerous polyps removed during a colonoscopy. She wanted to know how did she get so many polyps, and did her diet have anything to do with it.

Dr Oz's friend Dr. Jonathan LaPook a board-certified physician in internal medicine and gastroenterology for New York-Presbyterian Hospital,(Jonathan LaPook, M.D., is the medical correspondent for the CBS Evening News), answered this question for Dr Oz. In this segment you will see a benign polyp, that can be destined to become Colon Cancer. He says that genetics play a role in colon polyps and colon cancer, environment, a toxin, something were eating. Eat a high fiber diet, lots of fruits and vegetables. Dr. LaPook says there is no proof that a high fiber diet prevents colon cancer or colon polyps but it's great for your general health.

Dr LaPook says get some sort of screening test for you colon by the age of 50, which Dr Oz is having a colon screening test done as he is turning 50 this year.

Why Are Some Cancers Like Ovarian Cancer More Dangerous Than Others?

Gloria had the next question for Dr oz, and it was why are some cancers more dangerous than others like Ovarian Cancer.

Dr oz stated that Colon Cancer is curable, but Ovarian Cancer isn't most times because Ovarian Cancer is known as the Cancer That Whispers, doesn't show symptoms until it's too late. Dr. Elizabeth Poynor says that women would report vague symptoms a year previous to being diagnosed with Ovarian cancer such as urinary frequency, abdominal bloating, bowels don't like they used and extreme fatigue.

Dr Oz says the faster you recognize the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer the quicker the diagnosis, much better the chance of survival rate in your favour.

The 6 Symptoms For Ovarian Cancer

These 6 Ovarian Cancer Symptoms comes in pairs.
The first pair:

1. Bloating
2. Increased Abdominal Size

The Second Pair Of Ovarian Cancers Symptoms are:

3. Abdominal Pain
4. Pelvic Pain

The 3rd Pair of Ovarian Cancer Symptoms are:

5. Difficulty Eating
6. Feeling Full Quickly not being able to finish your meal

Can Extra Weight Increase Your Cancer Risk?

The last question came from Linda in Brooklyn - Is it true weight gain can risk my risk of cancer.

Dr Lichtenfeld's answer; Overweight and obesity can increase the risk of death in cancer in men by 14%, and women by 20%. It clearly has an impact on different kinds of cancers, you need to Lose The Weight.

Dr. Elizabeth Poynor's answer; For Gynecologic Cancers being obese or over weight have a significantly elevated risk for Endometrial Cancer, or cancer of the lining of the Uterus, or may have an elevated risk for Ovarian Cancer.

Dr. Marisa Weiss's answer; Manage your weight - get to and stick to a Healthy Weight, it's reduces your risk to breast cancer substantially.

Reverse Disease Through Nutritional Excellence

Dr Oz How To tell The Difference Between Harmless Lump And Cancer

Chris joins Dr Oz in this segment of show on lumps in your breasts. Dr Oz explains how to tell what is that lump in your breast, is it cancer or something benign. Dr Oz asked the women in the studio audience who has done a beast self exam in the last 6 months, and the outcome was not good. Most women do not do self breast exams on a monthly basis, and it is time to start. While doing your monthly breast self-exam, you may feel some lumps and bumps. Which ones are cause for concern? Learn how to differentiate between a benign cyst and cancer.

Dr oz said most of those lumps you feel in your breasts are Cysts, their not cancerous, 4 out of 5 biopsies come back non cancerous. Sometimes behind the cysts in the breast cancers can develop. Diagnosing a cyst doesn't guarantee your safe, but if you know where your cysts are you can identify changes in the cysts. Cysts can come in many different forms, and being able to diagnose this you need to learn How To Do A Self Breast Exam.

Dr Oz goes on to explain it is all about the hormones, and tells us which foods increase estrogen, and which foods reduce the effects of estrogen.

Harmful Foods;
1. Chocolate
2. Coffee
3. Cheese
Chocolate has something similar to caffeine it, and coffee is caffeine which will stimulate estrogen. With more estrogen flowing through your body it will make your cysts worse.

Helpful foods;

1. Different cereals will reduce the impact of estrogen
2. Pumpkin seeds will reduce the impact of estrogen
3. Celery and carrots
4. Vitamin B
5. Vitamin E
6. Evening Primrose Oil it is Omega 6 fat and it counteracts the saturated fats.

Dr. Oz-Approved High-Fiber Foods For The Colon

Foods That Move You; Dr Oz played a game to today Called bathroom Boosters with Kendra and tisha. Eating high-fiber foods helps you stay fuller longer, keeps you regular, and boosts colon health. The 3 common foods that has the highest fiber content are Artichoke, Bulgar Wheat and navy beans.
Vegetables
Artichokes, 10g of fiber
Broccoli, 5g of fiber per cup
Brussel sprouts, 4 grams of fiber per cup
High-Fiber Food Facts: Artichokes are number 7 on the USDA’s list of antioxidant-rich foods. They also increase the bile flow in the liver, which helps with the digestion of high-fat meals, and may lower cholesterol.

Grains
Bulgur, 8g of fiber per cup
Quinoa, 5g of fiber per cup
Brown rice, 4g of fiber per cup
High-Fiber Food Facts: Bulgur is cracked wheat and a staple of the Mediterranean diet. It’s a good vegetarian source of protein. It may help reduce the risk of heart disease and is the perfect addition to a low glycemic index diet.

Beans
Navy beans, 19g of fiber per cup
Garbanzo beans, 13g of fiber per cup
Kidney beans, 13g of fiber per cup
High-Fiber Food Facts: Navy beans are high in magnesium, which lowers your blood pressure. Also, navy beans are an excellent source of folic acid; one serving will give you almost 2/3 of your daily value.


Additional High-Fiber Foods

Fruits and Nuts
Figs, 14 g of fiber per cup
Prunes, 12g of fiber per cup
Pear, 5g of fiber
Almonds, 4g of fiber per cup
High-Fiber Food Facts: Figs are high in antioxidants and traditionally used to treat constipation.

Dr Oz Age Erasers Look Decades Younger In Minutes

Today Dr. Oz explores the 3 ways to help you turn back the clock. These cutting edge technologies will help you look decades younger in a matter of minutes, and you won’t have to go under the knife.
Wednesday on Dr. Oz Recaps - Beauty breakthroughs! Can you look younger instantly? Dr Oz Age Erasers; Dr. Oz explores 3 no-tears technologies that’ll wipe away the years.
Younger-Skin Secrets; Do your home remedies work? Dr. Oz tests your youth-enhancing tips. Cramps Remedy For PMS. Plus Dr Oz Recommended Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe.


Dr. Oz explores the use of laser therapy to eliminate spider veins. Another common problem, dark eye circles and under-eye bags can be reduced with a series of hyaluronic acid injections. what you can do to get rid of spider veins. Dr Oz says; Under-eye bags and dark eye circles can sometimes be caused by allergies. Try an antihistamine first. Dr. Oz explains the causes of sagging neck skin, also known as jowls or the “turkey neck,” and what a procedure called laser liposuction can do to reverse this sign of aging.

Dr Kenneth Rothaus Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has led research the new liposuction procedure that uses lasers to heat the fat which makes it easier to remove joins Dr Oz today talking about how light waves can tighten the skin for turkey neck and fat in the jowls. You can see in the video where Dr Rothaus does the the lipsuction laser on Angie a patient who complained about the sagging skin on her neck. The results of this procedure that takes about 20 minutes will last for years with skin tightening and costs approximately 2500 to 3000 dollars.



Dr. Katz is a leading innovator of advanced laser technology, smart and power liposuction, and skin rejuvenation techniques, he joins Dr Oz for the second Beauty Eraser. In this video Evelyn has spider veins over the top of her legs and will not wear shorts, skirts or bathing suits she is so embarrassed by them. She wants her spider veins erased for forever. Dr Katz uses this new laser therapy that goes through the skin. Dr katz Synergy laser therapy for spider veins cost 400 to 500 per treatment, and where Evelyn's spider veins were so extensive she would probably need at least two treatments per leg.

Dr Jeanine Downie used a treatment of Restylane Injections for dark circles and bags under the eyes. It was a profound difference immediately. The cost of Restylane injections cost 750.00 a syringe, so Dr Oz says both eyes would cost 1500.00 and it lasts a year.

Dr oz once again recommended using the 1 Micron Pillow Cases because allergies can sometimes be the cause of the bags under the eyes if you don't want hyaluronic acid injections. Allergens are on the pillows you sleep on have residue that builds up over time in them, and the thin micron pillow cases don't let any of the junk in the pillow case get out and onto your face while you sleep.

Dr Oz Home Remedies

Dr. Oz continues to put viewer home remedies to the test. Here's what works!

1. Chicken Soup Cures a Cold Works - Chicken soup slows immune cells down, reducing the inflammation that causes cold symptoms.
2. A Warm Drink for PMS Symptoms Works - this warm drink reduce bloating and gastrointestinal cramps
3. Clove of Garlic for an Ear Infection Works - Herbalists recommend garlic drops to shorten duration and reduce the pain of ear infections.
4. Turmeric Powder for Cuts and Scrapes Works - Turmeric contains a raw material called curcumin, which is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. Curcumin prevents some extra chemicals from being released from injured cells, reducing damage.
5. Water and Baking Soda for Acid Reflux Works
6. Glue for Removing Splinters Works
7. Hydrogen Peroxide for Ear Infections Works
Drink before bed to ease the bloating, cramps and back pain that accompany your monthly period.
8. Egg Whites Works

Pamela's Sunny Creamy Delight That Her Granny Taught Her Works

1. Yogurt
2. Lemon Juice
3. Sunflower oil

Mix together
Nuvia’s Cramps Remedy
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp anise seeds
1 tbsp cloves

Directions
Add two cups of water. Let it simmer until there is only half cup left, drink while is still very warm preferably before bedtime.

Dr Oz Recommended Easy Chicken Parmesan

Devin Alexander’s incredibly easy chicken parmesan recipe, you’ll consume almost 800 calories less than the traditional dish without sacrificing any of the taste!
The original recipe for Chicken Parmesan is 1,218 calories, this Dr Oz Chicken Parmesan is only 762 calories and tastes just as good.

Unbelievably Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Hands-on Time: 12 minutes
Hands-off Time: 6 hours to marinate, 8 to 12 minutes
Makes 2 servings
228 calories
31 g protein
14 g carbohydrates
3 g fat
<1 g saturated fat 70 mg cholesterol 1 g fiber 419 mg sodium Ingredients 1 completed recipe of Crouton Breaded Chicken 1/4 cup low-fat marinara sauce (low-sodium, if possible) 1/2 oz (2 ½ tbsp) finely shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (no more than 3 g of fat per oz) 1 tsp grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese (look for it in a plastic canister or jar – not in the refrigerated section) Directions Follow the directions for the Crouton Breaded Chicken, using fat-free Italian or Caesar-seasoned croutons instead of the herb-seasoned ones if you can find them (if you can’t, the herb-seasoned ones are a great second choice). During the last 2 minutes of baking, top each chicken breast with half of the sauce, half of the mozzarella, and half of the parmesan. Bake until the sauce is warm, the cheese is melted, and the chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately. Recipes taken from I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fattening by Devin Alexander.


Crouton Breaded Chicken
Hands-on Time: 8 minutes
Hands-off Time: 6 hours or overnight to marinate, time to preheat the oven, 8-10 minutes
Makes 2 servings
195 calories
29 g protein
11 g carbohydrates
2 g fat
<1 g saturated fat 67 mg cholesterol 0 g fiber 265 mg sodium Ingredients 2 (4-oz) trimmed boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness 1/3 cup reduced-fat buttermilk Olive oil spray (from a spray bottle, not a store-bought, prefilled one that contains propellant) 1 oz fat-free herb-seasoned croutons Directions Place the chicken breasts in a medium resealable plastic bag. Pour the buttermilk over them and seal the bag. Let them soak 6 hours or overnight, turning once or twice. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly mist a small non-stick baking pan or sheet with spray. Add the croutons to a resealable plastic bag. Pound them with the flat side of a meat mallet until crushed into very fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a medium shallow bowl. Remove 1 breast from the bag and let any excess buttermilk drip off. Dip it into the crumbs, rotating it to cover the breast completely. Place the breaded breast on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second breast and place it on the baking sheet so the breasts don’t touch. If crumbs remain, press them into the tops of the breasts. Lightly spray the tops of the breasts with spray. Bake them for 5 minutes, and then carefully, being sure not to remove the coating, flip them. Lightly mist the tops with spray and continue to bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the coating is crisp and the chicken is no longer pink inside. Serve immediately.

Dr Oz The Choking Game Kids Are Playing Know The Warning Signs

Monday on Dr. Oz Show Monday March 15 2010 Recap:
Deadly Play - Dr. Oz looks into a deadly teen trend, the Choking Game. Dr Oz choking game video; know the warning signs, A must-see episode for parents. New mom Annie returns without the extra pounds, size 16 to a 6. Boost your metabolism by eating these 3 calorie-burning spices; How much sweat is too much sweat.

The Deadly game Your Kids Are Playing The Choking Game

Is your teen playing this deadly game? Dr. Oz exposes the warning signs and symptoms. The choking game also known as Rush, purple dragon, space monkey, funky chicken, and cloud nine, but it is best known as the choking game. Would you know if your child was playing the choking game.

Could you one day walk into your child's room and find him dead. An autopsy could say it is suicide, because a child being found with a make shift noose around his neck, but it's not. Finding a knotted scarf and ties in your child's room, a belt hanging from the door knob. Maybe your child complained of headaches, his eyes bloodshot, these can all be signs of a deadly adolescent practice known as the choking game.

What Is The Choking Game

The choking game can be played alone or with other kids. The point is to suffocate on purpose by tying a noose, or placing hands around the neck, blood flow is blocked to the brain, after a few seconds the child feels momentarily light headed. When the neck is released blood floods the brain creating a sense of euphoria a natural legal high, except this feeling is actually the brain dying, and so are the kids as a result of playing the choking game.

Some estimates puts the number at over 1000 kids a year losing their life this way. The danger may be spreading virtually over the internet. Once study found 65 video's of the choking game posted in just eleven day period.

In the video's Dr G explains about how the kids pass out, can have seizures, and senseless death from plating the choking game. People have been playing this game for years at parties choking each other out to get that high. Dr G says they have seen kids come in dead from this resurgence in the last 5 to 10 years, because these kids are doing it alone and doing it with ligatures which is very deadly.

The choking game is not for sexual practices, it is done to get a high. These are young kids just trying to get a cheap high. With the choking game Dr G says you see horizontal marks around the neck, They are using noose's, and they pass out and can't let that noose loose it just stays tight and they die. Suicides marks are more of an inverted V because you are suspending.

David Quimby and Sherry Williams joined Dr Oz today to tell their story how they lost their son Alex Quimby to the choking game just three months ago. Alex's father came home to his condo one day and seen Alex's sneakers were by the door and knew he was home. While calling out to Alex and no response David went to open his son's door and it was locked, once getting in the bedroom he found Alex's lifeless body in the closet with a belt around his neck, and anchored of the closet rod. When his father raised his body up he found his feet were still touching and the belt became immediately loose around his neck.

Alex's parents could not believe he committed suicide, and their family physician told them they needed to investigate what is called the choking game, as neither one of them had ever heard of it. David talked with Alex's friends and they told David yes he did play the choking game and they played it with them. Alex's mom recalled trying going into his room once and seeing the belt being tossed to the floor.

Dr. G, Medical Examiner-Discovery health, explains what happens to the body during the Choking Game and identifies the signs of a Choking Game death.



A dangerous game with deadly consequences, it’s estimated that the Choking Game causes 1000 deaths a year. Is your teen at risk? Dr. Oz investigates this deadly teen trend. Talk to your teen about the Choking Game now.

Part 2: Learn the warning signs.

Symptoms to look for;

1. Bloodshot eyes
2. Frequent and severe headaches
3. Short-term memory loss
4. Knotted scarves, ties and belts found in the teen’s bedroom

Dr Oz How should you talk to your kids about the Choking Game?

Alex's friend Shawn says he didn't know the dangers of the choking game and that it could kill you. Sitting beside Shawn in the audience was Dr. Lawrence Shapiro, who explained it's a free high. Dr oz says to learn how to talk to your kids about the choking game, and to ask them if they know about the choking game but not accuse them of doing it. Dr Shapiro says just talk to them about it, and the dangers of what can happen, and if their friends are doing it.

Dr Oz And The Post Pregnancy Belly Bulge

Today Annie returns, just 3 months after her first appearance, this new mom is a whole new woman. For 3 years, Annie struggled to lose the baby belly bulge. Annie got pregnant on her honeymoon and couldn't get the excess weight back off, until Dr Oz and Dr Roizen got her on a plan that knocked her dress size down from a 16 to a size 6 in 12 weeks. Annie went form 196 pounds down to 155 pounds, that's 41 pounds lost in just 3 months.

She is back into her engagement party dress, and doesn't wear a girdle anymore either. Find out how simple lifestyle changes and the Mommy Guilt to get into shape.
Annie's Secret Weapons - Lose The Quilt And Gain The Muscle;

1. Put the kid to bed a half an hour early and do your workout
2. Stationary Bike she borrowed from her mother-in-law, no matter how tired and worn out you are you can still peddle.
3. Involve the family in your workouts, and it gets rid of the mommy guilt.


Annie's healthy recipes helped her lose the baby weight. The Breakfast Smoothie, and Annie's healthy Taco's.

Dr Oz Could Your Sweat Be A Sign Of Cancer

In this segment of the show Dr Oz talks about sweat. What sweat is normal and what sweat is abnormal.
1. Primary Sweating - Hyperhidrosis, is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.

2. Secondary Hyperhidrosis - Sweating that affects all parts of the body. Medical conditions that can cause this type of hyperhidrosis include: hyperpituitarism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, cancer(Lymphoma's), neurological problems, menopause, spinal cord injury, gout, hypoglycemia, angina, heart attack or another cardiovascular problem, drug or alcohol withdrawal, and chronic infections like tuberculosis.

Additionally, some medications that are taken to treat medical conditions other than hyperhidrosis can cause excessive sweating as a side effect. Medications known to cause Hyperhidrosis

Dr Oz Night Sweats

Dr Oz says the tannins in tea for soaking your feet and to let soak for about twenty minutes.

Use Antipersprirant and Deodorants with Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, or there is a solution with Botox for excessive sweating.

Sweat Block | Excessive Sweating-Hyperhydrosis | How To Stop Sweating

Spice Up Your Diet And Lose Weight

By adding these spices to your recipes you can boost your metabolism by 20 to 25% for 3 hours. 3 ways to boost your metabolism in "What's That Spice."

1. Put ginger with salmon
2. Mustard in Chicken - dark mustards are better
3. Cayenne in Shrimp