Being a full time employee I am very rarely (or never) home on a random week day to watch television “day time” style. I had no idea how many talk shows were on, but I got sucked into a few this week and I have to admit... a lot can be learned (I’m not talking Jerry Springer garbage or the never ending paternity drama with Maury Povich- does anyone even care who the daddy is?). So anyways, thought I’d share a few things I learned during the afternoon hours:
1.) Unless you can become at peace with yourself, you can never truly forgive anyone else. You cannot give away what you yourself do not possess. ~ Dr. Phil
2.) Eating fresh figs and dried cherries helps reduce seasonal affects disorder. So does a $90 light therapy lamp that I’m considering purchasing now thanks to Dr. Oz.
3.) Simply hugging your spouse for 3 minutes can save your sexless marriage. I know, WTF right? The couple on Dr. Drew said it worked for them. Ha!
4.) Emeril Lagasse said non-stick cookware is the only way to go. Apparently if you have a non-stick pan you use 3/4 less oil when cooking. Who knew?
5.) The bones in our legs are slightly hollow and that is how blood passes through into the veins of our feet. Clogged arteries and bad health lead to clots that prevent the blood from flowing properly and if your toes swell or no hair grows on your feet your health is in jeopardy. Damn that Dr. Oz knows some crazy shit...
6.)When you live a life that has you ignoring your true gifts and talents while performing assigned or inherited roles instead, you are living as your fictional self. ~ Dr. Phil
*Proud to say I am non-fiction to the core :)
7.) Cumin is the best spice you can use in cooking according to Emeril. I have some and just sniffed it and went "aaahhhh."
8.) “You can’t wear white after labor day” is BS according to Dr. Oz! (And me) It’s an old rule that people need to throw away! Wearing yellow/white/red are proven to make people feel happier, especially in Winter.
9.) You CAN pop pimples as long as you sterilize a needle to poke it and squeeze out the pus. Ick! Dr. Oz also has a really goofy looking exercise that can tighten your saggy neck. Will not be trying that...
10.) This decadent chocolate Fix is supposed to take away a crabby mood and make you happy:
Ingredients:
6 dates
1/2 avocado
4 tbsp high quality cocoa
1-2 tsp water (optional)
Directions
Place all ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth. Add 1-2 tsp of water if mixture is not blending.
*I think I’ll have to try this sometime just because the ingredients are so random and I love using my new food processor! Maybe I’ll try it when I’m super bitchy or PMSing to see if it actually works ;)
11.) There is an actual place for women to go called “Tantrum Camp” where they release their anger by throwing tomatoes at walls, screaming, and writing down all the things that piss them off and tossing the pieces of paper into flames. Sign me up!
12.) Jillian Michaels says that when you’re stressed out sometimes you just need to cry to release it, or laugh. (Um....no shit?)
13.) Dr. Travis Stork says that stress is our brain signaling to our body that we need adrenaline. All we have to do is quiet our mind and take some deep breaths to feel at ease again. That isn’t “breaking news” or anything, but he’s kind of cute so I listened more closely :)
14.) When your expectations for life do not match your reality know that you are the writer, director, and choreographer of your own life and you can redirect it at any moment. Take control of your own destiny! **I have grabbed the reins and am headed to Fiji! (I wish....pick me up Santa?)
15.) I learned that there are far too many commercials during daytime television and an obscene amount of prescription drug advertising. No wonder we are being called “prozac nation.”
16.) Many energy drinks contain at least double of the amount of sugar you are supposed to receive in an entire day. Long term results can be depression and weight gain. Hello?! We already know this right? Please say yes.
17.) Dr. Oz says to take short luke-warm showers instead of long hot ones because it strips away your natural protective oils and it’s better for your skin. Boohoo for me! I like me a nice scalding hot jacuzzi since I’m a freeze baby. Sorry, but I can’t give that up. I’ll just get some really really good lotion.
18.) Fermented foods are very good for your health, especially fermented soy beans. They are sold on Japanese markets and believed to slow the aging process. Pass the beans please!
19.) Richard Simmons is still alive and kickin’ and still crazy as all get up.
20.) Grilled octopus salad is beneficial to your heart and mind. Um..., I can’t see myself slicing up tentacles. I’ll stick with my tofu thank-you.
So there ya have it guys, a random mix of daytime television knowledge! Us full time employees sure do miss a lot of info during the work week!
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