November 20th, 2009
Chatting with Dr. Oz: Mammography Guidelines, Hand Sanitizer Safety, and Is H1N1 Vaccine Safe for Kids?
Today we had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Oz about keeping our families healthy this holiday season. Dr. Oz is both the star the Dr. Oz show on NBC each afternoon as well as the co-author of the You series of books.
New Mammography Guidelines
What does Dr. Oz think about the new guidelines? Tune in Monday as they offer a special look at this hot topic!
Hand Sanitizers
The biggest danger with hand sanitizers is in swallowing it. Soap and water is the best method for keeping clean, but hand sanitizers–alcohol based as opposed to anit-bacterial–are the next best option and better than coming into contact with germs.
Portion Control Tip
Watch alcohol and food intake over the holidays. Never walk around with both hand full. Be sure one is open to exchange greetings, and alternate alcohol with water which prevents overdoing it.
Flu & H1N1 Vaccine
If you feel the regular flu shot is safe then get the H1N1 shot for your children. Getting sufficient sleep and physical activity is important to boost the immune system. Obesity is immune suppressant so eating healthy. Natural options for keeping flu at bay for parents? Vitamin D and North American Ginseng for adults and broccoli for the whole family.
Staying Healthy on Airplanes
Because of air circulation the person one seat over and behind you receive the effects. One tip…put on air vent low above your head and aim it just below the chest and be sure to clean off the table in front of you with an anti-bacterial wipe. For hotels, take off the comforter since it is full of germs and either clean the remote control or put it in a plastic bag since it is full of germs.
Minimize Stress Over the Holidays
Get more sleep! Many people skip sleep at this time of year, so be sure to receive 7 to 7.5 hours each night. And a few minutes of stretching or focusing to re-set yourself each morning (yoga, mediation, exercise, etc.) is important to practice mental resilience. Exercising early in the day, though the first few minutes can be tough, is a great way to get yourself ready for the day.
Emotional Eating
Take 100 calories less per day than you would have otherwise is one simple strategy to get rid of the weight you would have otherwise gained.
My personal impression of Dr. Oz…this guy knows his stuff! Ask a question yourself or tune in to Oprah and Cool Baby Kid’s favorite doctor on call.
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizers April 15th, 2010 1:42 am
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