Dr Oz Show $5 Friday Stress Sleep and Weight Loss Tips

Dr. Oz Show called $5 Friday gave tips for stress, sleep and weight loss which include a Pool Noodle Massage, Rene Barbier Mediterranean Wine, Crackling Fire Sound Effect, Liquid Melatonin Extract, a Salad Blaster Bowl, Psyllium and Pure Coconut Water. What got a lot of the quests excited is that Dr Oz is doing a Cash Giveaway. He gave everyone in his audience a $5 bill and those who got a $5 bill with Dr. Oz’s face in it got to go to the cash machine. Each had 10 seconds to grab as many $5 bills as they could get a hold of. As with any cash machine, you are only allowed to grab the money in the air and not on the ground. Rules also included that they grab a colored bill as well. The first lady grabbed $155, the second $85 and the third $75. Dr. Oz added a zero to the end of each winning amount then totaled the numbers to equal $3150. What does this mean? Three lucky home viewers have a chance to win $3150 on Monday at 3pm!

Dr Oz: Pool Noodle Massage

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Dr. Oz and Carmen Wong Ulrich, author of The Real Cost of Living, showed us how to reduce stress for only $5. She stated that massages are the best but expensive, so you want to duplicate the feeling at home. Pool Noodles can be purchased online for less than $5 and there are two massages you can do; one is to lie on top of the noodle horizontally and roll up and down, second lie on the Pool Noodle vertically along your spine and roll side to side.

Dr Oz: Rene Barbier Mediterranean Wine – $5 Wine

Another stress reliever, according to Dr Oz, is a $5 bottle of wine. If you find it hard to fall asleep easy, because you can’t stop thinking about all the things you have to do and relax. Did you know constant worrying will cause neurotransmitters in your brain to continue produce stress hormones and by drinking a little wine, you slow down your neurotransmitters? Carmen Ulrich said that Spanish and Portuguese wines are very inexpensive while being great quality. You can get a delicious bottle of Rene Barbier Mediterranean Wine for $4.49 online.

Dr Oz: Crackling Fire Sound Effect Sleep Remedy

While the sleep industry makes 23 billion a year, Dr Oz said that one sleep aid that helps you get a good night sleep only cost 99 cents, Crackling Fire Sound Effect mp3 or CD. Listening to sleep music will help your brain think of something else instead of your to-do-list, what is known as a Fire and Ice Approach by Carmen Ulrich.

Dr Oz: Sleep Ice Packs

Many times I have talked about staying cool during the night will help you sleep. Ulrich concurred that you want to be cool while you sleep and there are Sleep Ice Packs available for $30. But you can save a few bucks and buy a regular ice pack that you just slip inside of your pillowcase to cool you down at night. This may also be beneficial for anyone suffering from night sweats.

Dr Oz: Melatonin Extract & Chamomile Tea

Dr Oz said that a great Sleep Remedy is to mix 2 tsp of Liquid Melatonin Extract into a glass of chamomile tea before you go to bed. Add honey for some extra flavor. Honey also helps you to fall asleep. I found 2oz of Melatonin Extract for $4.99 online. (6oz=1tsp) You can also find melatonin extract at your pharmacy or local health food store.

Dr Oz: Salad Blaster Bowl to Control Calories

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Salad Blaster Bowl is when you put your salad in the plastic bowl portion of the container and then there is a little compartment in the lid that holds just two ounces of dressing. All you do is push down on the little salad dressing compartment and the salad dressing gets dispensed over the salad, you shake it up, and you have the perfect fresh salad. Dr Oz said that you can buy the Salad Blaster Bowl at The Container Store. A large Salad Blaster Bowl is also available on Amazon.com for $3.99. The large bowl contains 40oz of salad, 3oz of dressing and a gel cold pack that will keep your salad cold, if traveling. Great for taking to work!

Dr Oz: Psyllium for Weight Loss

Dr Oz said that Psyllium Seeds or Psyllium Tablets are fabulous fibers that make you feel full so that you eat less. Just eat one Psyllium Wafer and a glass of water, to prevent constipation and gas. Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing. Metamucil offers Psyllium Wafers that are flavored with cinnamon or apple crisp. Carlson Labs Psyllium Fiber Supplement, 500mg available on amazon.com for $3.64.

Dr Oz: Coconut Water Boosts Metabolism

Dr Oz said that Pure Coconut Water costs around $2 and boosts your metabolism because Coconut Water contains Arginine. Arginine enhances the function of muscle – helping muscles use calories more efficiently so that they don’t end up as stored fat. Coconut Water quickly metabolizes and functions in some ways as an antioxidant. Coconut has been shown to have some benefit for hypothyroidism, particularly the virgin coconut oil. Both the anti-viral and hypothyroid benefits may be due to coconut's general immune system support. More information about hypothyroidism and sleep see:  hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism and sleeping.

Dr Oz: Free Cash Giveaway

For a chance to win $3150 in Dr Oz’s Free Money Giveaway, log onto Dr Oz’s website at 3 pm on January 10, 2011. The first three people to go to Dr Oz’s website on January 10th at 3 pm will each win $3150!

The content in Dr Oz Show $5 Friday Stress Sleep and Weight Loss Tips is for information purposes only, intended to raise the awareness of different solutions for your sleep problems and should not be considered medical advice. For medical diagnosis and treatment, please see your qualified health-care professional.