Good-Bye Dr. Oz...maybe!

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been under fire lately about whether he is giving wrong advice. If half of what Dr. Oz says is bunk, that would mean that the other half may be accurate. All I can say is that Dr. Oz helped transform my life in a positive way. He has paved the road to my healthy lifestyle, and I have had more success with health, thanks to him, than at any other time of my life.


We can understand that anything on TV is for entertainment only. It's all about the ratings, When it comes to health, you do what works. And what works about Dr. Oz is that you use what works. The main factor of a healthy lifestyle is discipline. When you find what works, you fine tune it and stick to it.


Lately I watch less Dr. Oz and when I do, I take the pearl advice and disregard the rest. I don't always agree with Dr. Oz and most of his shows cater to women only for the most part. But, I often take in a new tidbit that needs to be taken into account.


In conclusion, I may still use his advice, because the bottom line is that he is a real doctor.

Feeling Longevity

The younger you feel, the longer you may live. This according to a new British study. I would consider anything that can help you live longer a bonus.


It goes without saying that optimism is a part of feeling younger and may be a factor for longevity. So stay young at heart and you may add years to your life.

Time To Take-out Triclosan

I already talked about triclosan here. Well in a new study triclosan causes liver fibrosis and promotes cancerous liver tumors. The value of having triclosan in products such as anti-bacterial soaps, toothpastes and shampoos seems be of no benefit.


The FDA is giving manufacturers until next year to prove that triclosan will do more good than harm. Problem is that if they just remove it from the soap, it will still be out there in other products that come in contact with any part of our bodies.




UPDATE:


Triclosan causes liver fibroses and promotes liver tumors.

Health Journal 15

One of my biggest peeves about people I see working out at the gym are the guys with a large gut that only do weight and strength trainings. As far as health goes, extra weight is what can do real damage. Your waist circumference should be no more than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. It took me awhile to drop from over 40 to 36 inches, but I maintain it through exercise and diet. Go further on this and take the quiz.




PBS has come a long way as far as health shows go. Growing A Greener World is a show that can help you live a greener healthier life. Check it out!




With the resolutions coming up, find out how to break bad habits. It's a start.




Most of us know the conventional symptoms of a heart attack that seem to be for men. The heart attack symptoms are different in women. In the meantime, not all chest pain is a heart attack.




I heard that 50 is the last chance to reverse your lifestyle and become healthier. That remains to be seen, but it does serve as a cutoff point. One thing is for sure, if you want to prevent disabilities while aging, it is important to change to a healthy diet and lifestyle.




Holidays are made for eating and indulging. Learn how to prepare yourself and not get off track. Since many of us may fall, know how to rebound after giving in.


There is a science to walking for exercise. Who knew? It has always come naturally to me so I took it for granted. Here's a beginners guide to walking.


Although what we eat may help us maintain our weight, fat loss foods may not exist. Then again, I guess it depends on what you mean!

Time For Resolutions

Don't look now, but New Years and the resolutions are just around the corner. The gym gets full and it becomes an onslaught for those who resolved to exercise and get in shape. Now there is nothing wrong with that, but many are doomed to fail and by April the gym is almost empty again.


A way to succeed is to develop a powerful mindset that will help you stick to and achieve your goals. The important thing is not to quit completely trying to achieve your goal. No matter how many times you fall off the horse, always get back on until it becomes part of your lifestyle.


Here are more secrets to stay fit for life.

Get Things Moving Inside

Fiber is perhaps the most important nutrition element for the maintenance of our body function. That is why we cannot go on a total no-carb diet because fiber is classified as a carbohydrates. Fiber helps anything from the heart to digestion. It also helps in controlling cholesterol.


Get to know your fiber requirement along with more valuable information on fiber.

Pump Of Life

Needless to say that if your heart stops beating, you're dead. It is truly the pump of life as it circulates blood throughout our bodies. It is the main organ that needs care and maintenance to keep us in top form.


There are seven lifestyle factors that will reduce your chances of heart disease.


-Get active. You should strive to do at least 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity. A brisk walk, five times per week, can be the minimal.

- Control cholesterol (lower than 200 mg/dL). If you are on medications, be sure you get monitored by your doctor.

- Eat better. I've discussed this often on this blog. The important thing is to cut the fats, salts and sugars and increase fiber, protein and potassium to mention a few.

- Manage blood pressure (lower than 120/80 mm Hg).

- Lose weight (achieve a normal BMI).

- Reduce blood sugar (fasting glucose below 100).

- Stop smoking. This should be number one on a healthy heart list. If you never smoked, don't start.


We should always try to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle and the heart is ground zero to your well being.