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Dr. OZ
The following is the Dr. OZ bio on his official website;
Dr. Oz is the two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of The Dr. Oz Show (awarded the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show/Informative, 2011). Dr. Oz is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. Both the show and Dr. Oz are two-time Daytime Emmy nominees. Dr. Oz directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, complementary medicine and health care policy. He has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books, has received several patents, and performs more than 100 heart surgeries per year .
Dr. Oz was born in Cleveland, Ohio, raised in Delaware, and received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University (1982) and obtained a joint MD and MBA (1986) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School. He was awarded the Captain’s Athletic Award for leadership in college and was Class President followed by President of the Student Body during medical school. He lives in Northern New Jersey with his wife Lisa of 26 years and their four children, Daphne, Arabella, Zoe and Oliver.
Previously, Dr. Oz was a featured health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show for over five seasons, spanning 55 episodes. He has also served as chief medical consultant to Discovery Communications, where his Transplant! series won both a Freddie and a Silver Telly award. In addition to numerous appearances on Good Morning America, he has also appeared on the Today show, Larry King Live, The View, evening news broadcasts, and guest-hosted the Charlie Rose show. He also served as medical director of Denzel Washington’s John Q and participated in several other feature films.
- Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:45 +0000: Treating "Chicken Skin" Bumps: Keratosis Pilaris - The Oz Blog
Chicken skin bumps – such a simple yet instantly identifiable description of the skin problem named keratosis pilaris (commonly dubbed "KP"). Can't you just visualize it? These minute, rough bumps with their grater-like texture are most frequently scattered along the upper arms and thighs. However, the cheeks, back and buttocks can all become involved at one time or another. They're annoying, unsightly, chronic and incredibly commonplace.
Fri, 02/18/2011Search Engine Index:IndexHomepage Thumbnail : - Wed, 16 May 2012 16:28:45 +0000: 3 Ways to Improve Vision Naturally - The Oz Blog
More than ever, we are using our eyes to stare at small type and images on computer screens, televisions, and cell phones – which leads to eye fatigue and an increase in age-related eye problems. But diminished eyesight does not have to be an inevitable part of living long. Follow these three tips to sharpen your own vision so you can see your way to a future of longevity.
Eat for Bright Eyesight
Protect your peepers with a vision-ary diet! Our eyes require multiple nutrients to function optimally. Start with these:Thu, 05/17/2012Search Engine Index:IndexHomepage Thumbnail : - Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:45 +0000: Acupuncture: Magic Bullet for Weight Loss? - The Oz Blog
Approximately 42% of Americans will be considered obese by 2030. This is a staggering prediction! It seems that we are on a never-ending quest for that magic bullet. But is there really a magic fix for obesity? I fear not, as obesity is a complex issue that oftentimes requires a multidisciplinary approach. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine may be another option for weight management.
Thu, 05/17/2012Search Engine Index:Index - Wed, 16 May 2012 15:26:45 +0000: A Metabolic Fast for Fat Loss - The Oz Blog
Are you struggling to lose weight and wish you could shed those stubborn pounds? Do you feel fat and bloated even though you exercise and eat balanced meals? Do you experience cravings for carbs, sugar or junk food?
Your body is likely telling you that your blood sugar levels are high, which is why you can’t lose weight. This not only stops you from burning fat and losing weight, it is also very unhealthy!
Thu, 05/17/2012Search Engine Index:Index - Wed, 16 May 2012 15:20:45 +0000: I’m Pre-Diabetic. Now What? - The Oz Blog
So you just got back from the doctor, and your blood work didn’t look good. Your fasting glucose was 110: not diabetic, but not normal either. Your triglycerides were 195, your HDL cholesterol was 35, and your blood pressure has crept up to 130/90. Despite repeated warnings from your doctor, your waistline has continued to expand, maybe partly because you can’t find time to exercise, and you find it nearly impossible to go much more than a day without sweets or snacks of some kind.
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