Dr. Oz was seemingly relieved to learn more about vitamin B12 and it’s importance to the health of the human body, in particular the nervous system.

Some people don’t get sufficient quantities of this essential vitamin from their food or their supplements. B12 is tricky to absorb…

Dr. Oz and Vitamin B12: Deficiencies Must Be Met with Supplying Missing Nutrient

The most ideal source of vitamin B12 is seaweed. The next most reliable source is a sub-lingual nutritional supplement. Then again I prefer to take Vital 18 which is derived from spirulina which is a superior source of vitamin B12 and other minerals for maximum absorption and assimilation in the human body.

It’s one thing to eat meat and think that fortified cereal will suffice. That’s not necessarily true… So if you are feeling any of the symptoms that Dr. Oz and his experts describe, you might want to change your diet, change your supplement program, and change your habits. If you are severely deficient, then a shot of B12 may jump start you back to better health. But you will need to begin to eat foods rich in this essential nutrient even with shots.

The B complex vitamins are water-soluble, so too much will be eliminated naturally by the body’s internal mechanisms. The consumption of whole grains is a wise choice. Bread and cereal do NOT qualify! WHOLE grains… Get it?

Dairy products contain B12 as do eggs and meat, but eating these foods can come at a price unless you eat organic, grass-fed, free-range animal products. You can choose bison or buffalo and other exotic animal meats or eat jerky that is made from grass-fed free-range animal meat. Clams and other seafood will contain B12 as long as the oceanic waters they come from does… If you eat seaweed or spirulina, then you’ve got yourself covered with confidence.

Dr. Oz brought Jennifer Hudson to share her story about her weight loss with the audience.

She told us that she simply decided that she wanted this for herself after she was pregnant. She wanted her body back.

Jennifer is the spokesperson for WeightWatchers whose program she is using to count and eat to get her slender figure back again.

Dr. Oz and Jennifer Hudson

It was a unique moment to find that both Daphne Oz on The Chew and Martha Stewart made the same breakfast drink for the New Year on the same day during both of their respective TV shows today. Was it coincidence or are people beginning to realize just how profound a fresh juice is in the morning for one’s healthy Lifestyle?

The ingredients include carrots, ginger root, and grapefruit, including the rind and the white pulp which supplies bio-flavinoids like rutin and hesperidin. When you juice these whole foods fresh in the morning, you will not only get your New Year off to a good start, it will begin your entire day with healthy nutrients and energy to keep you perky during the day.

Most juicers will separate the pith from the rest of the grapefruit. It is important to use a whole grapefruit, instead of grapefruit that comes in a bottle or canned sections. Fresh and organic is the method that provides you with the froth and the nutrients!

The Chew and Daphne Oz Making Her New Year’s Breakfast Drink

Daphne Oz went on to prepare a meat-free Burger Slider with sweet potato fries that pleased Hugh Jackman and the crew, especially the avowed meatman Michael Symon. I found it interesting that Symon the Grate would admit that he was a smoker and that he was going to kick the habit this year. I would suggest to him that he eats more ‘warming foods’ and fewer ‘cooling foods’. The Lung meridian energy flow is impaired when one consumes more ‘cold and cooling foods’ that throw the body out of balance. From cucumbers to dairy products to iceberg lettuce, he needs to learn more about the bio-energetic nature of whole foods to balance the Chi in the Metal Element which will lessen his craving and addiction to cigarettes for the warming effects of tobacco.

Hugh Jackman was right at home with the crew of The Chew and Mario helped him promote his LaughingMan coffee line while they nibbled on coffee-marinated chicken. The Mandarin Croc-odile and Lady Lunch danced with Hugh while he got tips for his son from Daphne about what to replace meat with to assure that a growing boy gets his protein. Most of the crew want to improve their health for the New Year, especially Mario who is going to follow Gweneth Paltrow’s 21 Day Cleanse with hopes of feeling his oats. Daphne is getting her caffeine from her Green Tea, but the smart money is on her Carrot-Ginger-Grapefruit Drink like her sister from another mother, Martha Stewart.

Whole Living Magazine and Martha Stewart’s New Year Drink

Both Mario and Martha are doing Yoga. Carla thinks that she needs to drop a few of those twenty pounds she’s gained in one year, but if she does her ‘Mindful Walking’ she will simply tonify her body to build muscle mass which weighs more than fat. She has no fat that I can see on her frame.

If you are going to set in motion a New Year’s Resolution, then do it with a strong personal and willful commitment to the daily application of your intent. Hugh Jackman has a wonderful wife who cooks, but doesn’t want Hugh to have a resolution. He is living Life to its fullest these days anyway, so if he simply supports his wife and his son in their quests as he dances and acts through his myriad of roles…all will be well and good!

Your New Year can be one of incredible results when you embrace a healthy Lifestyle…

Dr. Oz tackled the topic of chronic pain on today’s show stating that 116 million people in the USA suffer from painful conditions.

He went through the causes of pain in muscles, skeletal areas, and other parts of the body explaining how the body senses pain from a variety of factors.

Dr. Oz suggested a number of things to do to deal with the pain. You’ll have to read his website to glean all of the different suggestions he gave today in one hour.

Dr. Oz and 7 Days to Less Pain

I liked his suggestion to take a mineral supplement, but you would be wise to take more than only a calcium/potassium/magnesium supplement. The body uses many more minerals to repair damaged tissue and perform regular functions. When you are deficient it often is expressed by discomfort and a lack of energy and nutrients in the human body. Your body uses pain to get your attention that there is an imbalance that demands that you know it is in need.

I also agreed with the use of ginger, turmeric, and chili peppers in one’s food. Warming spices often alleviate the ‘cold’ energy that is responsible for pain at the bio-energetic level. Dr. Oz told people that these spices reduce inflammation which is also a common cause of pain. The Nopalea and the Pearl Powder are two powerful nutritional products that reduce inflammation.

It goes without saying that a good pillow and a good night’s sleep makes a huge difference. Doing some stretching and some yoga upon awakening is a smart move! But has Dr. Oz ever heard of Chiropractic for pain? He seems reluctant to refer people for chiropractic care when that is so often the treatment that makes the biggest difference immediately when the spine is out of alignment or the muscles, tendons, or ligaments are out of kilter.

Chiropractic care and Acupuncture as well as Massage Therapy are excellent choices for dealing with pain. Although basic Lifestyle changes will do more for most people over time to completely address the deep causes of chronic pain. Eating well and living well is the best option there is…

On the Dr. Oz website you will find a link to win a Veloshape treatment that is fairly expensive for cellulite. I imagine that 25,000 viewers will scoop them up quickly, so don’t wait too long to try to get yours.

Dr. Oz suggests Hibiscus Tea and other things to do, but it really boils down to a comprehensive Lifestyle change that is as extensive as it is intelligent. It goes far beyond the limited methods and products that Dr. Oz provided today. So allow for more than seven days to deal with any chronic pain. Even Arnica Gel lasts for only a short period of time unless you change the causative factors…

Dr. Oz is trying to give you alternatives. However, if you have been experiencing chronic pain, I want you to give it more than one week for relief.

One of the best solutions that I have to add to the mix are the CieAura Holographic Chips for Relief.

CieAura Holographic Chips for Relief

It seems unimaginable that 90 percent of the whitetail deer population along a 100 mile stretch of a river in Montana could be killed in one season, but that is what the current numbers are suggesting.

Whitetail Deer are succumbing to biting midges which transmit the disease to the wildlife and the deer then often die from hemorrhagic problems. The internal bleeding can result in death within days of contracting the disease. It will take years and even decades to restore the populations of deer that have been affected this season.

Not only the whitetail deer, but also pronghorn (antelope), big horn sheep, elk, and mule deer are also hit by EHD. It is thought that the animals cannot transmit the disease to humans, even though they eat the venison. But is that actually true?

Remember to cook venison and wild meat thoroughly. No whitetail tartar this year… Just in case!

Northern Plains Herds Hard Hit by EHD Disease This Year

It’s not limited to northern Montana, but the disease extends to many states within proximity with officials tracking the incidence in each state as they do head counts and survey hunters. Reports suggest that this is the worst it has been in over two decades.

When any animal that is consumed by humans or enters the food chain dies from hemorrhaging, it concerns me. The biting midges linger at the bank of rivers where the wildlife come into contact with them. When seasonal weather patterns are prone to extend the muddy waters in their habitat, the disease decimates more of the deer population. It can take years to rebuild the herds.

The only good that comes from this is when cottonwood trees on the banks of the rivers and streams get more of a chance to grow to maturity. Our ecosystem is so unique and interconnected…

The health of our wildlife is an indicator of the health of the entire planet. The human behavior of hunting and land management issues that include wildlife are an integral part of our healthy Lifestyles.

Dr. Oz talked about three distinct ways to improve the sleep you get each night on his TV show this past week.

I think that someone on his production crew has been reading my Blog to learn about the Sleep Masks. Dr. Oz said that his highest recommendation was for the Sleep Mask of the three products he shared with his audience.

I would agree…

However, you can wear a Sleep Mask during the night or day to keep all light from affecting the endocrine system from producing melatonin, but you don’t have to limit yourselves to only the Sleep Mask.

Dr. Oz and Three Ways to Get a Restful Sleep

You do have the option of taking nutritional supplements, using whole foods, and wearing the Sleep Mask to get a more restful sleep at night.

It’s especially important to wear the Mask if you expect to sleep during the day. I would highly recommend the Bucky Sleep Mask, because I designed it.

I cannot tell you to rely upon the l-arginine or the fenugreek supplement that Dr. Oz promoted on his TV show. I use Fenugreek Seed Tea to break down phlegm and address congestion. I have not used it for promoting sleep. I have used Chamomile Tea and Essential Oils for this purpose with success.

I am not in favor of the use of single amino acids. It tends to throw your entire body out of balance if you take a specific amino acid for a period of time longer than a week or so. Instead of supplementing with an individual amino acid, it is preferable to take Vital 18 which contains all the essential amino acids that a human must get from an outside source of food or supplementation.

If you contact Vital 18, just tell them that Lynn from Washington sent you and you would like a sample of either Chocolate, Berry, or Butternut Vital 18 sent to you at no cost. Then they will give you a good price on a six pack of Vital 18. Each bottle supplies an enormous amount of nutrition that not only helps you lose weight to attain your ideal weight, but you will sleep better and get a more restful sleep to awaken refreshed and ready for your day by taking one of your three doses later in the evening before you go to bed.

Some of my visitors want to know…

Where can you buy SafSlim?

It’s available on this website or at many GNC stores across the country.

SafSlim

The website has a Store Locator which will help you find a local GNC that might carry the SafSlim. If they don’t have it in stock in your city, then you can purchase it from the website.

It comes in a couple of flavors with a favorable consistency much like a pudding which is preferable to oil. It looks easy to take as a nutritional supplement.

The science and research is there and it appears that the supplement is superior at conquering belly fat and building muscle mass than just using Safflower Oil alone as a food ingredient. You can do both!

Dr. Oz seemed inclined to believe Montel Williams and I would think that it is certainly worth giving SafSlim a try for at least four months or longer, depending upon your diet and Lifestyle.

Chris Powell shared the stage with Dr. Oz to discuss healthy carbohydrates which are important for improving a person’s sluggish metabolism and perpetual lack of energy.

There was fire on the set and it was a decent demonstration as far as illustrations on Dr. Oz go. But the best part was the statement by Chris Powell that “genetics loads the gun and lifestyle pulls the trigger”!

He said it twice…

Chris and Dr. Oz pointed out that whole grains, root vegetables like squash, and other whole foods with healthy carbs will help instead of hinder the goals of feeling more energy and losing belly fat as your body returns to burning calories where it counts during the day. Breakfast, snacks, lunch, snacks, and dinner all play an important role in changing the way the metabolic processes work in the human body.

Dr. Oz and Chris Powell: Healthy Carbohydrates for Improving Metabolism

Don’t underestimate the relative value of nuts, whole grains, seeds, vegetables, and fresh fruit. Forget the processed foods… Embrace your healthy carbs and eat to nourish your body, instead of depriving it.

Dr. Oz described the rise of Stomach Cancer on today’s show. He noted that it occurs primarily in Latino and Black women, but is increasingly being diagnosed in Caucasians as well.

With the reliance on processed and Fast Food in every sector of the population, this comes as no surprise to us. However, it is important to provide you with the information that can assist you in learning how to prevent or deal with this type of cancer using whole foods.

Dr. Oz and Stomach Cancer

Dr. Oz invited a fellow expert to share which foods appear to help in this battle. First the foods that are high in anti-oxidants which contain orange pigments were identified. This includes butternut squash and pumpkin which were on the table display. Although the pumpkin was in a can and ideally, you should eat fresh pumpkin and squash to get all of the nutrients and energy from these foods. Squash are especially easy to find during the fall and winter months.

It’s simple to make healthy dishes using squash that has been roasted in the oven, sauteed in the pan, turned into soup, pie, or steamed to perfection. Pumpkin and squash do well with winter spices like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Garlic and onion harmonize with these as well.

Dr. Oz sampled some recipes offered by audience members for the foods presented on the table.

The second and third tables included red beans like aduki and kidney beans, pinto beans, all types of beans, and sauerkraut.

In the past, we’ve discussed the value of seaweed like wakame and kombu, root vegetables like sweet potatoes, fresh citrus fruit like oranges or lemons or limes, and cruciferous vegetables like cabbage.

It’s significant to note that the experts are repeatedly telling people to eliminate processed foods from their diets and to include more Raw Foods and Whole Foods for optimal health and wellness.

The methods of food preparation are also put into play in the role of food in keeping the body free from cancer. What you put into your mouth that goes into your stomach is of vital importance. Even the liquids are going to have a profound impact on the stomach.

If you are experiencing the symptoms that Dr. Oz discussed, then a change in diet is going to prove to be useful. You can also soothe your stomach with organic peppermint tea, China Cola, and Ginger Ale that is made from organic ginger root and natural ingredients.

Dr. Oz shared the stage with experts who told the audience that cured meats with nitrites and nitrates need to be eliminated along with the bacteria h. pylori which is prevalent in many people’s stomachs. We have told you in the past that the use of GSE in purified water will help to destroy these bacteria.

Dr. Oz and Stomach Cancer Symptoms

This is the second time that Dr. Oz has invited Dr. Mercola to appear on the Dr. Oz show. He is considered by the mainstream medical community to be controversial, but he is more analytical than tempermental. He expects more of doctors than most patients…

So he basically is saying to not automatically trust your doctor. Doctors are people, too.

Some doctors excel in keeping up on health issues and treatment protocols and all of the myriad of things that they are supposed to have relative mastery over. Some take Seminars and Workshops to stay on top of their games… But then there are those who barely do what they must to be licensed and practice medicine. You have to watch out for these slackers.

Not all doctors are created the same. Some care more than others… Some are more open-minded to new approaches than others… Some are re-thinking what they have been taught, because of their sense of responsibility to their patients and their practice.

Seek out the best of the best…

Don’t settle for doctors who think they know it all or have all of the tools in their toolbox that they will ever need for the remainder of their lives. They stop learning and finding out about things and ways to help their patients and you deserve better…

It’s important for you to shop around to find the doctor(s) that you feel suit your personal expectations and needs. You know yourself better than anyone else and you’ll know it when you find the physician that matches your ideals for health care.

Dr. Mercola gave some pertinent examples of areas where doctors could be re-thinking things. Drugs, procedures, and methodologies need to be re-evaluated and updated to improve patient care and outcomes.

Dr. Oz and Dr. Mercola: Do You Trust Your Doctor?

It’s no wonder the medical community sees him as a renegade when he demands excellence and precision in patient care and procedure. They don’t want to have to work too hard to do better, so they are threatened by someone who critiques his own… Tough, get over it and work on improving medical care in this country to be accountable to your patients and your colleagues!

If you find a lazy doctor, don’t waste your time being under their care. Find another. Go to Holistic Physicians who have more training and are more attentive to trends, new procedures that work, and cutting-edge technological advances. You owe it to yourself to be treated by the very best in this business…and it is a business.

For instance, don’t listen to Dr. Oz when it comes to Ear Candles. He doesn’t know much at all about ear candling or else he would have approached the subject differently during the segment today. He’s an idiot to tell you to save your money on safer methods, but offering none of them on his show. I have candled other people’s ears and I have had my own ears candled with great success. It works when you know what you are doing. Dr. Oz incorrectly implied that the candles are lit to create smoke when the purpose is to create a vacuum which pulls the debris from the ear gently and without damage to the interior of the ear which other procedures have been known to harm.

Do take a walk in the sun every day to help support your body’s production and use of Vitamin D. Do not take those Bonita supplements when you can eat Bonita Flakes in your meals instead. Tuna is good as food, but resorting to a supplement just because it’s new on the market is irresponsible Dr. Oz! Yes, I am talking to you, dude.

I am telling you that a healthy Lifestyle is based upon whole foods with as few supplements as necessary to fill in any gaps in the nutrients and bio-energetic components you might not get in your food. Food sources are infinitely better for you than manufactured supplements. They are but an ‘assurance policy’…just in case.

Dr. Oz seems to learn something every time that Dr. Mercola appears on his show. I would bet that he subscribes to his Newsletter, too.

I do…

But I don’t think that Dr. Mercola has all of the answers either. I pick and choose what I feel is the best of the best among many sources of information. Grow and learn more every day to know what works the best for you as an individual…