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Today, The Dr. Oz Show premiered. But since I am on the pacific coast, I haven’t seen it yet! It is on at 3 pm over here — but I will have to set my TiVo since I have to go pick up Jackson from school.
But I am curious — did YOU watch it? Are you planning on watching it?
Personally, I am excited about Dr. Oz getting his own show. I think he is a great source of information and inspiration for improving and maintaining our health.
I rarely get time to watch TV, but I am planning on setting my TiVo and watching some episodes when I am able.
If you are wondering who Dr. Oz is, he is Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, best known as the health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
The Dr. Oz Show, which premieres today, Monday, September 14, 2009 is co-produced by Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and distributed by SPT. It will be a multi-topic, multi-segment health and wellness talk show.
I was on a conference call with Dr. Oz today and we had a chance to ask him our questions. I asked him about his opinion on vaccinations and specifically about the Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccination.
He said that tomorrow’s show is specifically on the Swine Flu and that live on the show he will receive a Seasonal Flu vaccination. He will have experts on tomorrow’s show who will discuss the Swine Flu vaccination and he is waiting for more information that is to be released in the coming weeks before he decides what he will recommend to his family about the Swine Flu vaccination.
When answering another member of the media on a question about helping Americans improve their health, Dr. Oz made a statement I don’t think I will ever forget.
He said, “Your kids will treat themselves the way you treat yourself.” That hit home for me! With sound bites like that, I think checking in on the Dr. Oz show may really inspire me to continue trying to live a healthy lifestyle not just for myself, but for my children!
Written by 5 Minutes for Mom co-founder, Janice Croze.
Candy says
I watch your show almost everyday. I share what I learn with friends so often that they tease me about being such a fan. The show today was on Fat Shaming. While I don’t agree with fat shaming, I was very uncomfortable watching the way the guest was treated and talked to, not only by you, but also by the women who offered comments. You talked about treating people with love, but he was not being treated with love. Did you tell him before the show that he would have to suffer through that treatment? Everyone has an opinion and some of his points were very true and valid. Fat is fat. It isn’t healthy, it causes insurance rates to go up, it kills people, causes multiple health issues. I have lots of fat friends, as a matter of fact, according to today’s standards I would be considered over weight. I was dissappointed in the way he was treated.
Amanda says
i think the show today was really intersting and a little bit scary February 17, 10
Wen says
Does anyone know what kind of shoes with the toes in them Dr. Oz had on the show today?
karen hespe says
like to see dr oz today on tv and what said
karen!
karen hespe says
there is dr oz on today on tv like to see what said
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Linda says
I love both Dr. Oz and The Doctors. Great information on both shows. Hi time Dr. Oz got his own show!
Lorie Shewbridge says
My first comment was in response to “adams”, the first commentor on the post (sorry I wasn’t clear on that).
With regard to Dr. Oz, I think in the beginning (way back on Oprah) he had some very interesting information, then he got a little too full of himself. Now, I think he is kind-of a joke. I also think if he should wear a shirt and tie (that’s just my opinion, I know it’s nit picking); scrubs are for the ED or the OR (I have the same issue with the MD on “The Doctors).
As for vaccines with “mercury” in them, if you do accurate research from medical sources, i.e. the CDC and the NIH, you will find: “Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and other products since the 1930s. There is no convincing scientific evidence of harm caused by the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines, except for minor reactions like redness and swelling at the injection site.” (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/updates/thimerosal.htm)
Lorie Shewbridge says
It’s very rude to try and sell your products on a discussion board. Shame on you. 🙁
debbie says
I am talking about the woman that lost 150 lbs.
debbie says
I was very interested in her food plan and Dr. OZ completely cut her off on her dieting secrets to bring in her 7 kids that I am sure she sees everyday. He is trying to do too much at once. I enjoyed him immensely on Oprah but he needs to relax and finish one segment at a time. He is all over the place.
Deb
Casual Friday Every Day says
There’s no way I would ever give my kids that vaccine. Vaccines in general are iffy, but a brand new vaccine on the market scares me senseless. Just look at the vaccine for teen girls… there have been multiple reports of severe complications from it… even death.
I think a vaccine should be tested for years before given to the public. I get that the CDC thinks we need it now and can’t wait for months or years of testing, but I’ll be passing on that vaccine.
As far as Dr. Oz goes, I was highly disappointed in his show and doubt I’ll be watching it. He didn’t do anything to offend me, but I was bored to tears and not impressed. I love him on Oprah but I don’t think he can carry a show all by himself.
Wow, I’m not highly opinionated tonight 😉
Nell
Maggie M says
Janice, do you know what station or network he’s on in the West Coast? I have always admired Dr. Oz from his Oprah Winfrey Show appearances – gosh, I hope he hasn’t gone “Hollywood” on us. I really want to thank commentor “Steph” for his/her great information concerning the flu vaccine H1N1, as I have always taken for granted whatever the doctor advises, I take. Now I will be a lot more inquisitive. Great information, thank you.
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Gena says
I want to watch it but I don’t know what time it comes on here. Guess I better research!
Barb Desmarais says
Hi Janice !
A friend just referred me to your blog because she read that you were on the call yesterday. I was as well. I asked the question about what factors contribute to the emotional well-being of a family. I also loved his response about kids treating themselves the way we treat ourselves.
It was an honor to be on the call and I look forward to the show. Only saw bits and pieces of it yesterday but really liked what I saw.
Courtney says
I watched it and i must say i got a good laugh and some helpful information. Althought i thought the most unnecessary sugery for women was a c-section i was not surprised that it still had to do with our women parts.
I found some of it to be a lot like “The Doctors” but found that he took a little more honest approach then they typically do. I will continue to watch and see how it pans out over time.
Adventures In Babywearing says
I haven’t seen it yet, but do want to comment about the H1N1 vaccine- I’ll be interested in seeing what he recommends.
Something anyone vaccinating should be do- whether it’s the H1N1 flu shot or other shots, do be sure you ask for mercury-free. There will be a limited supply of mercury free (experimental) H1N1 vaccine and you MUST ask your doctor for it, and you really should read the package insert BEFORE you allow you or your child to be injected to ensure that indeed it is the mercury (a.k.a. THIMERASOL) free version.
There is also talk that the H1N1 vax will have squaline in it. Squaline is is implicated in most of the Gulf War Syndrome mystery illnesses.
I won’t be going anywhere near that vaccine.
Steph
Michele McGraw (Scrappinmichele) says
WOW! that is a powerful statement. I have not seen the show, but I’ll have to try to catch it. I like Dr. Oz.
Susie's Homemade says
I didn’t see it but I really like him:-)
Mikki says
I missed it!! Boo hoo. We love Dr. Oz. I’m not a big Oprah fan but we always caught the Oz man when he was on.
Lynne says
I highly anticipated the start of the Dr Oz show but was very disappointed as I watched the man who over the past few years I had come to highly respect and have faith in, turn himself into a pretented sleuth, a joker, and backing the dance moves that would severly damage the average person if they tried it. I want the old Dr Oz back. The one that recognizes the need for education about our bodies and the diseases that plague them. These things are not to be joked about or laughed over. People need his help. We didn’t ask for his expertise but we did believe that he was sincere. Please add more class to this show before too much reaction happens. I know I am not the only one who found this show a disappointment.
Elizabeth says
I’m watching it right now. I always liked him on Oprah.
annie says
i think his show is a total rip off of “the doctors”
“the doctors orders” … “oz’s orders” ?
how unoriginal.
i like him much better as a contributor on Oprah.
adams says
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