Michael Roizen, M.D.

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Chief Wellness Officer, Cleveland Cinic, and iVillage Expert

As chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic, Michael F. Roizen, MD, is on a mission to inform folks how to live healthier, more balanced and consequently more fulfilling lives. He’ll now be offering iVillagers tips and tools to help them on their journey to total wellness. Dr. Roizen is board-certified in internal medicine and anesthesiology, a New York Times No. 1 best-selling author, and a featured expert for 360-5.com, The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Dr. Oz Show.

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I can't get rid of my belly pooch. What can I do?

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Yes, yes and let’s get specific. A condition called diastasis recti, which is a weakening or tearing of the junction between the abdominal muscl...

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How can I help my 8-year-old slim down?

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Absolutely. You’re her role model for good eating and physical activity. Most 8-year-olds will do what their parents do, rather than what they s...

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Are the chemicals in lip balms with SPF safe?

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Not only are these chemicals safe, but they provide a physical block that protects lips from the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. The problem wi...

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Is it OK to eat charbroiled meats?

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America is a nation that loves to barbecue. Here’s the bad news and the good news. Charred beef, chicken, pork and fish contain two things, whic...

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What are the risks of acid reducers for heartburn?

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There is no medicine I know of that does not have risks. The best treatment for heartburn is reducing your waist size. After that, put your bed up on ...

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What are the best supplements for a woman to take?

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I get asked this question all the time, and I always recommend my “Fab5” combo of vitamins and supplements, which includes: Prob...

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Will eating soy foods such as tofu affect my risk of breast cancer? What about Alzheimer's?

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It appears that eating large amounts of soy (50 grams a day, which is about 1.7 ounces or more, or a small piece of tofu) actually protects you from b...

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I get incredibly anxious when I travel by plane, but I don't want to pop any pills. Are there any mind-body techniques I could try when I fly?

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You could try emulating John Madden who only travels by bus. You can also write to your congressman/woman to request that a high-speed rapid rail syst...

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Can strokes be brought on by stress? What causes a stroke?

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There are two basic types of strokes. One is due to a lack of blood flow to an area of the brain, and the other is a rupture of blood vessels in a spe...

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Could meditation help with my chronic lower-back pain?

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Meditation helps reverse the pain associated with a number of chronic conditions and can probably even reverse certain diseases, including arthritis, ...

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Are there any mind-body techniques that can help with my seasonal allergies?

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Anything you do to decrease your stress level will decrease your symptoms of seasonal allergies. Here’s why: Stress lowers your body’s abi...

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Why are whole-grain breads and pasta better for you than white bread and pasta?

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Whole-grain breads aren’t necessarily that much better for you than white bread — unless you’re eating 100 percent whole-grain bread...

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I've tried dieting, but I always get hungry and end up snacking. Do you have any advice?

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When you go for long periods of time without eating or consuming too few calories, your brain senses the starvation and sends an SOS signal throughout...

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How Does Your Diet Affect Your Sleep?

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A. Some people say that you shouldn’t have any liquids two hours before bedtime, otherwise you’re going to have to get up to urinate at so...

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Does Dreaming Help Us Stay Healthy?

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There is speculation that dreaming helps you encode memory (that means actually storing it for the long term) and also helps give purpose to your life...

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How Does Lack of Sleep Affect Your Health?

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When you’re getting less than the optimal six and a half to eight hours per night, you’ll notice you’re hungrier and thirstier. Lack...

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How Many Hours of Sleep Do I Really Need?

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A. The amount of sleep needed to function in top form is really an individual thing. The population as a whole should get between six and a half to ei...

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