THURSDAY – OCTOBER 22, 2009
DR. OZ EXCLUSIVE: A CRISIS WITH AMERICA’S MOMS
Secret Drinker; Tim Gunn Makeover; Is My Period Normal?
Dr. Oz shares 5 signs you may be an alcoholic, with Moms reassessing their drinking habits. Core Team Oz member, Tim Gunn, gives two sisters the ultimate makeover. Find out whats normal and what’s not about your period. Plus, learn 3 weight loss hula-hoop moves.
Today on Dr. Oz America’s Mom’s Are Drinking And Keeping It A Secret
For the first time on national television, a mom breaks her silence and tells Dr. Oz how much she’s drinking at home. Mom’s are using alcohol to deal with the stress’s of life, and making dangerous decisions oftentimes shocking ones. A Mom breaks her silence today on Dr.Oz — Author of ” Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay” Stephanie Wilder Taylor, who built a career on the idea that Mom’s and drinking go hand in hand. She made news when she revealed that she was also hiding a secret.
Stephanie said that on the outside she would look like she had herself together, happy and loving Mom, had 3 kids and inside would feel like things were falling apart at the seams. She was drinking every night just to feel normal, so to her that was a secret. Before she had kids she was a social drinker, after her first daughter was born she looked towards alcohol to relieve the stress, and to help with anxiety, Stephanie said her expectations of herself were way too high. She felt like she was no longer Stephanie, but just Mommy.
When her twins came along her drinking escalated from 4 or 5 times a week to daily drinking, days began blurring together, then there became no reason to take a night off from drinking. With the stress, kids crying, her husband at work and being there alone she would just need to have a drink. Stephanie writes on her blog Baby On Bored, a fun blog about motherhood, and she would write I had a couple glasses of wine, and the kids are in bed, and other Mom’s would comment back that they were sitting having a drink too, so she felt connected. Then she began to think maybe this is not a good thing. Her daughter would ask her “what’s in your glass Mommy, is that your wine”. Then one morning Stephanie woke up on the couch, with no recollection of the night before. She woke up that morning and knew it was time, she was done.
Stephanie said the decision to quit was not hard at all, it was executing that decision that was really hard. She said she liked drinking, which she clearly stated was too much. She looked at as fun at the time, it was grown up time, it made her feel relaxed, it gave her something to forward to at the end of the day, it was her time then, to kick back and have a glass of wine. It was Stephanie’s coping mechanism.
Stephanie said it wasn’t so much the quantity she was drinking, it was the way she was drinking. She was drinking every single night without a break, and then she felt she hit a certain point where she crossed over the line from something that was fun, and something to look forward to becoming something she needed. She couldn’t go a night without a drink.
On May 26th 2009 Stephanie confessed to her readers that she was a compulsive drinker and saying “I Quit”. Dr. Oz also had Mary join the conversation, she is one of Stephanie’s blog followers, and really hit home for her as well, she admitted that she had a problem also with drinking, and is also seeking answers and solutions for herself. Mary now only drinks once a week, and Stephanie does not drink at all. As She she has quoted “I am not looking for a glass of wine, I’m looking for 5″ — For Stephanie to have one drink she would be right back where she started.
3 Warning Signs That You May Have A Drinking Problem
Dr. Susan Blank said Men drink to celebrate, enhance a mood, socialize at a ballgame, play a game of golf, Women drink to cope with stress, depression and anxiety. She said that was a very important difference between the two. She says alcohol becomes a very easy and a very reliable source of support.
3 Telltale Warning Signs Of Alcoholism
1. Saying “I Need A Drink” , When one crosses the line from saying I want something to drink, I am looking forward to a drink, to now I need it. To spending your day planning it, wishing your friends would leave so you could drink, your husband would get to work, the kids would get to bed, and your whole life becomes focused around drinking.
2. Trying to control it — I’m going to make lots of rules around how I drink, when I drink, I’m not going to drink until five, I’m only going to drink wine, I am going to all these things and make promises to myself and loved ones that unfortunately you can’t keep.
3. Drinking at inappropriate times — When you begin to tell yourself stories about why this is ok — I am going to the PTA I am going to have a glass of wine, and no one will really notice — finding yourself intoxicated or drinking at times when you are supposed to be with your children — And then moving into the dangerous times, when your driving, when your supposed to be taking care of someone, that’s when your really beginning to have that difficult time, especially if you don’t remember what you’ve been doing. Those blackouts, that amnesia is the most worrisome because that is the that’s the direct toxic effect on your brain.
Surprise Sister Makeover
Jody is a teacher and a wonderful mother according to her sister who sent a letter to Dr. Oz . 3 years ago Jody’s husband left her after ten years of marriage, she was shattered, and in the process lost a lot of confidence, and her weight has fluctuated ever since, and has gained 100 pounds since high school. She just recently is getting her life under control and getting her life back on track, and starting to lose weight, and needs a morale boost.
Tim Gunn, gives two sisters Karen and Jody the ultimate makeover, just watch the video!
Is Your Period Normal
The menstrual cycle normally lasts from 21 to 35 days, teens may have longer, irregular cycles up to 45 days. The same goes for older women if you are nearing menopause, you can expect that the time between your periods will probably get longer, and eventually, stop.
Your period can become irregular from signs of stress, dramatic weight loss, or sudden weight gain. These conditions can affect your body’s hormone levels and may cause changes in the length of your cycle. Certain endocrine conditions such as polycystic ovaries and thyroid disorders can also cause irregular cycles; these disorders should be checked out by a specialist. Your period should last 3-5 days — anything longer than 7 days is considered prolonged bleeding.
Flow
Flow is generally heavier during the beginning of your period and gradually gets lighter. It is normal to see small blood clots in your period; they may just be small pieces of the endometrium. If the clots are larger than a quarter, however, this could be a sign of abnormal bleeding. Similarly, if you have to change your pad or tampon more than 5 times a day or if you are soaking through every hour, your bleeding is excessive and could be an abnormal sign.Fibroids are benign tumors in the uterus and are a very common cause of abnormally heavy bleeding. More rarely, a bleeding disorder can cause heavy flow when your body cannot clot blood effectively.
Spotting, or light breakthrough bleeding, is also a normal variant and is very common in women on low dose birth control pills. If you are having light, breakthrough bleeding in the middle of your cycle it is probably nothing to worry about, although in some cases, it can be a sign of cervical polyps.
Lighter flow is also normal for women on oral birth control pills. If you miss your period altogether, the first thing to rule out is pregnancy. Once you have done that, another possible cause for a missed period is anovulation, which simply means you did not ovulate that month. It’s possible that your next period may be heavier or longer if you have skipped a period in between.
For most women, incidental anovulation is normal and not a cause for worry. Some women simply have a more sensitive endocrine feedback system so that changes in stress, weight, and other factors cause shifts in their menstrual cycle.
Cramps
For many women, cramps and bloating are the most uncomfortable parts of a menstrual period. Cramps are the result of chemicals called prostaglandins, which are released in the uterus and cause contractions as you shed the uterine lining. The best defense against painful cramps is to take an over the counter anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen, aspirin) to cut down on the production of prostaglandins.If your cramps are very severe or disabling, it could be a sign of something more serious, such as endometriosis, a condition that can affect up to 10% of women. Endometriosis means that you may have uterine tissue growing outside the uterus, typically in the pelvic area, a situation that can cause severe cramps and pain.
Remember, different women will have subtle differences in their menstrual cycle depending on their age, weight, and other important factors. The key is to know what’s normal for your own body so that you are better able to detect changes that could signal a more serious problem.
Reference Article: Dr. Oz
EGGS AND CHOLESTEROL, AND FACIAL HAIR WAXING
Questions;
Can I eat eggs several times a week — Dr. oz and The heart Association recommends and egg a day as a source of protein, it can give you 10% of the protein you need each day. The yolk, unless your a very rare set of people, it does not raise your cholesterol. Fat raises your cholesterol level!
Is it harmful to do facial hair waxing — Dr. Oz says over time the heat from the wax, if you don’t have it the exact temp., it can cause dark spots(melasma), he recommended threading instead.
Dr. Oz’s 3 things to remember
1. Never drink and drive, especially when your kids are in the car
2. Celebrate the small steps to living
3. Eat an egg a day! It’s ok, you need the protein
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