Dr. Oz’s 12 Days of Christmas

Medicine can be a give-and-take profession. We health-care pros do our share of taking. We take temperatures. We take tests. We take your body and poke it, prod it, cut it, study it, and care for it. Other times, we give. We give good news and bad news. We give you doctor’s orders. And perhaps most of all, we try to give the people we care for a healthy perspective between reality and hope.

Today, I’m happy to say, is all about giving. As part of today’s “12 Days of Christmas” show, I’m giving away nearly 10,000 (you read that right!) of the hottest health gifts.

Why? Of course, it’s the season when we all are thinking about giving to others. But there’s also another important reason: It’s the time of year when we Jekyll-and-Hyde our attitudes and behaviors when it comes to our bodies. On one hand, many of us are using December as an excuse to pump in pounds of cookies and gallons of eggnog. On the other hand, we’re just a little over 10 days away from another New Year-and-No Fries pledge to help us get back into shape.

So today, on your end, I want you to spend a few minutes thinking about what little things you can do to make those changes for yourself or for the people you love. And on my end, I’m going to pass along a few things that can help get you there. Here’s a look at just three of the hottest health gifts I’ll be giving away today.

Vitamix Blender: This time of year, a lot of folks think that the major food groups are sugar cookies and pecan pies. But the reality is that, in order to turn our bodies around, we have to go back to basics and integrate more fruits and vegetables into our diets. And that’s not just for weight control; it’s also because they’re packed with nutritional powers that will help you fend off disease. Sometimes, I need to eat my meals on the go and I find the easiest and best way to pack in nutritional power is by mixing lots of fruits and/or veggies into a blender – to make smoothies and soups. Chefs use this blender because of its speed and versatility. You can use it to change your definition of fast food. $500.

Hydraluxe Gel Pillow: One of the most important factors in determining the quality of your day (and life) is whether you get enough – and proper – sleep. Lack of quality sleep is tied to so many health problems, whether it’s obesity, lack of energy, even brain power. Not surprisingly, it’s one of the things we ignore the most. We assume we can just power through on fumes. Sleep is as essential as food and air. There are many things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene, such as make sure your body is as comfortable as possible. This pillow supports your head and neck, and it also comes with a blue gel lining that stays cool – one of the important factors for helping ensure you get a good night’s rest. $70.

Sony Tablet S: How can a techy gadget or gizmo improve your health? Easy. Research shows that you can boost your brain power – and help prevent memory loss – by playing games (like crosswords or other word games). And what better way to do so than by being able to play while you’re on the go? Mobile technology has made our lives easier in many ways, but it can also make us healthier. Use tablets not just for brain games, but also for keeping your brain sharp by reading newspapers, magazines and books. $500.

When it comes to all of these wonderful pieces of equipment, they can all help you improve the most valuable piece of all: Your body.

Happy holidays from the entire team at The Dr. Oz Show. Tune in today for your chance to win our “12 Days of Christmas” gift giveaways!

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