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Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™

If I could be known as a teacher, I’d be happy, I love teaching, I always have.

About Me


Mehmet Oz was born in Cleveland, Ohio from Turkish parents. He is married to author and Reiki master Lisa Oz and they have four children.He was educated at Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1982 he received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. In 1986 he obtained a joint MD and MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and The Wharton School.Oz is Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Heart Assist Device Program and is a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.He serves on the Trustees Advisory Council of the OneVoice Movement, a non-profit organization that strives to empower moderate Israelis and Palestinians to take a more assertive role in resolving the conflict.

My Interests

Healthy Living; which includes meditation, yoga and regular exercise [in combination with a low-fat diet]Nature, Music, Joy, Peace, Love, Laughter, Teaching, Learning, Children, Animals, Organics, Deep Breathing, Walking, Napping, & inspiring others to live their best lives :)

I'd like to meet:

"Love that gives life is the love of one's neighbor." ~Swedenborg (1688-1772)
Please be advised: This page was made to honor Dr.OZ, he is in no way connected to this site and we are not offering medical advice of any kind. It is simply a place for his fans to connect. Thank you for your interest.
"The best six doctors anywhere And no one can deny it, Are sunshine, water, rest, air Exercise and diet. These six will gladly you attend, If only you are willing, Your mind they'll ease, Your will they'll mend"~Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990

Television:

"Second Opinion with Dr Oz","Life Line","Daily Rounds","The Truth About Food","Live Transplant","National Body Challenge", & "You: On a Diet" on Discovery Health."Ask Dr. Oz" on The Oprah Winfrey Show"Accent Health" on Turner Private Networks -- a health-themed newsmagazine program designed for viewing in doctor's offices.

Books:

He has authored more than 350 original publications, book chapters, abstracts, and books and has received several patents.Oz is the author of the award-winning book, Healing from the Heart and his third book, written with Dr. Michael Roizen, is YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger was listed on The New York Times Bestseller List.His most recent book is YOU: Staying Young, also written with Dr. Roizen (whom he likes to mention rhymes with poison) lol

Heroes:

Oz has been influenced by many people, including the ideas of the Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg. He recently wrote in Spirituality and Health Magazine that "As I came into contact with Swedenborg's many writings, I began to understand Swedenborg's profound insights and how they applied directly to my life". He mentions Swedenborg's ideas that marriage lasts to eternity and everyone has a purpose in this world.

My Blog

Green Drink

Dr. Oz says he makes a breakfast drink for himself many mornings that he calls his green drink. What's in Dr. Oz's green drink? 2 cups spinach 2 cups cucumber 1 head of celery 1/2 inch or teas...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:43:00 PST

Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television to Launch "Dr.Oz"

Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television To Launch Dr. Oz   Friday, June 13 (courtesy of Oprah.com)   Chicago, IL and Culver City, CA Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, MD, better known to millions ...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:08:00 PST

Strengthen Your Immune System - With Herbs

Strengthen Your Immune System - With HerbsBy Susun Weed Antibacterial herbs such as echinacea, usnea, or poke root, not only kill infection, but also help us keep our immune systems strong. These ...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:55:00 PST

A Fruitful Diet- The Many Benefits of Fruit

You know that you're supposed to eat your fruit - but do you really know what goodness lurks within? You will after you read this article.A Fruitful Diet - The Many Benefits of Fruit   by Mel...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:33:00 PST

Cancel Out Stress with Reflexology

Cancel Out Stress With ReflexologyFrom Thomacine Haywood~Reflexology and Relaxation~The grim reality of stress is showing up in more and more scientific studies like one by the American Medical Asso...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:28:00 PST

20 Super Brain Foods

20 Super Brain FoodsWe know that the foods we eat affect the body but they can have even more influence on how well our brain functions. What we eat can have a POWERFUL affect on our brain's energy, ...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:47:00 PST

Relax & Enjoy

Relax and Enjoy by Ralph Marston The world will wind you up into a tight little ball if you let it. Don't let it. Relax and enjoy the ever-changing flow of being alive. There's no point in w...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:33:00 PST

Power Napping

Sleep Your Way to 100 With Power Naps  This is one of my favorite longevity tips, but don't get the wrong idea! Sleeping your way to 100 means power naps. Power naps: 10, 20, 30 minutes a day r...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:47:00 PST

The Power of Laughter

  The Power of Laughterby Keith Varnum When's the last time you had a good laugh? Take a moment to relive the good feelings that come with real laughter. We pay money to laugh. At the movies ...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:45:00 PST

Breathing

  Breath Physiology Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. has provided an excellent account of the breath physiology in Meditation as Medicine. According to Dr. Khalsa, automatic breathing is often ...
Posted by Dr.Oz- America's Doctor™ on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:54:00 PST