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 Callers' Questions
Original Air Date: August 17, 2007
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Dr. Oz, Lisa Oz and Dr. Roizen take calls from listeners about their medical conditions, eating habits and other health concerns. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease shortly after giving birth. How can I live as healthy as possible with the disease? Graves' disease is an inflammatory disorder of the thyroid gland and can be treated effectively, Dr. Oz says. Dr. Roizen says iodine-rich foods, such as cruciferous vegetables, may interfere with a thyroid condition and that you should not overeat or skimp on those foods. "What you want is a stable level of all the vegetables that concentrate iodine [and] iodized salt—you just want a moderate amount," he says. "Don't go crazy anytime over anything containing iodine." I binged on 50 pounds of blueberries in the past week and a half—can that harm me? While blueberries are healthy, Dr. Roizen says 50 pounds of blueberries equals a lot of extra calories. Dr. Oz says there probably aren't any harmful side effects from eating so many berries, but the compulsive behavior of eating that much could be a sign of an eating disorder. "You never want to be so caught up in a food," Dr. Oz says. "If you feel compelled to eat a lot more food then you think you should eat, you should treat that," he says. What is your opinion on herbal cleansing and juice-fasting programs? Dr. Oz says the two detoxing organs in the body are the liver and the kidneys. He says a two-week detoxification program won't dramatically change either of these organs, but the juice-fasting can be good for your overall diet. "[Juice-fasting] allows you to take away the overwhelming taste influences on your mouth and allow your mouth to resettle itself and then begin to taste and appreciate more subtle flavors-the kind of flavors that are found in more natural foods," Dr. Oz says. Related Resources
The information provided here is for entertainment and informational purposes. You should consult your own physician before starting any treatment, diet or exercise program. The opinions expressed by the hosts, guests and callers to Oprah & Friends are strictly their own.
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