Wellness
Wellness is a difficult word to define. Traditionally wellness has
meant the opposite of illness and the absence of disease and
disability. More recently wellness has come to describe something
that you have personal control over. Wellness is now... More
Wellness is a difficult word to define. Traditionally wellness has meant the opposite of illness and the absence of disease and disability.
More recently wellness has come to describe something that you have personal control over. Wellness is now a word used to describe living the best possible life you can regardless of whether you have a disease or disability.
Your wellness is not only related to your physical health, but is a combination of things including spiritual wellness, social wellness, mental wellness and emotional wellness. Wellness is seen as a combination of mind, body and spirit.
Different people may have different ideas about wellness. There is no single set standard for wellness and wellness is a difficult thing to quantify. Less
Recently Answered
- Q How can I stick to a heart-healthy diet at holiday parties?
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Do you dread holiday parties because of what they do to your waistline? In this video, Dr. Oz shares three tips that can help you eat, drink and be merry, and still stick to your diet. More
Fall and winter are traditionally a tough time to maintain any diet, given holiday parties. If you are managing cardiovascular disease or trying to lower your risk factors, sticking to a heart-healthy diet as much as possible even during holiday parties... More
It takes commitment to focus on your health goals. Don’t go hungry! It’s important to eat at regular times throughout the day before attending your special event so you don’t go hungry. Eating small frequent meals helps keep your... More
- Q How can I stop telemarketing phone calls?
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Sign up with the Do Not Call Registry to eliminate unnecessary calls. If you want to keep your telephone, including cell phone, number(s) out of the hands of telemarketers, register your phone number with the national Do Not Call Registry. You... More
- Q How can I send a House Call from Dr. Oz?
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I'm now making House Calls! I've created a special series of video messages you can personalize and email to your friends and family. You can get my prescription for everything from quitting smoking and fighting the common cold to celebrating a healthy... More
- Q How can I take the stress out of holiday cooking?
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Nothing ramps up holiday stress levels like having to cook for a big get-together. In this video, celebrity chef Rachael Ray shows Dr. Oz how to make a no-fail stew that's easy, healthy, and delicious. More
- Q What are free radicals?
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Free radicals are unstable atoms or molecules (often oxygen) which react with cell membranes, mitochondrial DNA and proteins. These reactions lead to damage of a cell; after enough damage has occurred through a chain reaction created by contact with free... More
Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons. They are a natural byproduct of many bodily functions, including breathing. These unstable molecules make their way through the body, scavenging cells to try to snatch that missing piece. One theory is... More
A free radical is an unstable and destructive molecule -- unstable because it is an atom missing an electron. Some are formed during normal bodily functions such as breathing, eating, or drinking. Others form because of cigarette smoke, overexposure to... More
- Q How can I fight fatigue and have more energy?
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Here is my seven-day plan to fight fatigue and help keep your battery charged all day long. Day 1: No simple carbs before noon. Many people start their day with simple carbs such as sugary cereals, baked goods or fattening coffee drinks like... More
