The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show

Why is skipping meals bad for weight management?If you've been eating healthy and getting yourself to the gym, but the weight isn't coming off, you might be wondering what else you could be doing. Unfortunately, the science of weight loss is a lot more complicated than you think. Not only do you have to adjust your eating habits, but also your lifestyle. What are 10 reasons why the weight isn't coming off? According to an article on Yahoo! Health, here are 10 reasons: Staying up Forgetting to hydrate Skipping check-ups Eating by the label Worrying about work Being too sweet Overeating healthy foods Grazing Skipping meals Downing diet foods Listen in as Isabel K. Smith, MS, RD, CDN, shares the 10 reasons why you're not losing weight.

How often should you really wash your hair?When it comes to beauty health, the phrase "less is more" might be appealing, especially when it comes to washing your hair.Recently, there has been a lot of hype around how often you should be washing your hair, or if you should be skipping shampoo altogether. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and Gwyneth Paltrow all swear by the 'no poo' trend and believe that the detergents in shampoo strip hair of its healthy, natural oils.However, does this mean you should stop washing your hair?Listen in as Angela J. Lamb, MD, discusses the 'no poo' trend and if you should consider following it.

How do this year's recommendations differ from 2015?The U.S. government released the new dietary guidelines for 2016, and many experts were unhappy.The 2016 dietary guidelines closely resemble the 2010 version but with an added focus on dietary patterns, and not so much on individual foods.With health diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease on the rise within the U.S., the dietary guidelines recommends reducing the amount of added sugars and sugar sweetened drinks from the American diet.What else can you expect from the 2016 dietary guidelines?Listen in as David Katz, MD, explains the 2016 dietary guidelines and what they mean for you and your family.

Is wild oregano oil able to kill the new super strains of drug resistant bacteria?If you have a wintertime runny nose, congestion, cough, cold, sneezing, sore throat, or general achiness, you might be coming down with something.Unfortunately, for the common cold, there's really nothing you can do except take common medicines like NyQuil and let it take its course. What if you did have the cure to your symptoms and they were right there in your kitchen cupboard?You might be surprised to find that you can quickly nurse yourself back to health using the power of wild oregano and other germ-fighting aromatic spices.What spices should you use for a sore throat, runny nose, congestion, coughing, or flu?Sore Throat: Add a few drops of oil of wild oregano to salt water and gargle several times daily. Take five or more drops of the oil under the tongue two to five times daily.Runny Nose: Inhale the wild oregano oil frequently, place a drop or two of oil of on the skin next to the nose; consume it under the tongue, five or more drops twice daily.Flu: Five or more drops of oregano oil repeatedly until the symptoms are resolved.Congestion: Inhale the oil frequently to help open clogged passages. Place a drop or two of oil of wild oregano on the skin next to the nose for a more direct effect.Coughing: Inhale the oil of wild oregano directly from the bottle as often as possible. Take a few drops of the oil under the tongue twice daily or gargle with a few drops in salt water.Sneezing: Inhale oregano oil frequently and place a drop of oil of wild oregano on the skin next to the nose. Also, a sinus spray made from oils of wild oregano, bay leaf, and sage in a sea salt solution brings relief virtually immediately.Listen in as Dr. Cass Ingram shares these remedies and more.

Why is skipping meals bad for weight management?If you've been eating healthy and getting yourself to the gym, but the weight isn't coming off, you might be wondering what else you could be doing.Unfortunately, the science of weight loss is a lot more complicated than you think. Not only do you have to adjust your eating habits, but also your lifestyle.What are 10 reasons why the weight isn't coming off?According to an article on Yahoo! Health, here are 10 reasons: Staying up Forgetting to hydrate Skipping check-ups Eating by the label Worrying about work Being too sweet Overeating healthy foods Grazing Skipping meals Downing diet foods Listen in as Isabel K. Smith, MS, RD, CDN, shares the 10 reasons why you're not losing weight.

An estimated 10 percent of pedestrian injuries that land in the ER are due to distracted walking.A new report indicates that about 10 percent of pedestrian injuries that end up in the emergency department are due to distracted walking such as texting, or not paying attention while talking on your cell phone.What are the types of injuries emergency physicians are seeing? How bad is the problem getting?Listen in as Kevin Klauer, DO shares what kinds of injuries doctors are seeing and why it's important to stay off your phone while walking.

An estimated 10 percent of pedestrian injuries that land in the ER are due to distracted walking.A new report indicates that about 10 percent of pedestrian injuries that end up in the emergency department are due to distracted walking such as texting, or not paying attention while talking on your cell phone. What are the types of injuries emergency physicians are seeing? How bad is the problem getting? Listen in as Kevin Klauer, DO shares what kinds of injuries doctors are seeing and why it's important to stay off your phone while walking.

What are the ramifications of equating beauty with health?Do you notice a difference in your mood after you've gotten your hair cut, treated yourself to a facial, gotten a mani/pedi, or put on some lipstick before going out? According to a recent study by CVS that complied evidence over the past 20 years, taking time for personal care has significant short - and long - term health benefits. What are the ramifications of equating beauty with health? Vivian Diller, PhD, shares research that proves makeup can improve your health.

What are the ramifications of equating beauty with health?Do you notice a difference in your mood after you've gotten your hair cut, treated yourself to a facial, gotten a mani/pedi, or put on some lipstick before going out?According to a recent study by CVS that complied evidence over the past 20 years, taking time for personal care has significant short - and long - term health benefits.What are the ramifications of equating beauty with health?Vivian Diller, PhD, shares research that proves makeup can improve your health.

It's been an ongoing discussing for a few years now: does abstaining from sex help or hinder your workout?It's been an ongoing discussing for a few years now: does abstaining from sex help or hinder your workout? Professional athletes certainly have something to say about the matter. NFL player, Tim Tebow has publicly announced that he is waiting for marriage to have sex, and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been in the headlines for his declaration that he is also abstaining from premarital sex with his famous singer girlfriend, Ciara. When it comes to an important championship game or just your daily trip to the gym, does having sex help or hurt your performance? Listen in as Joel Seedman, PhD, discusses how and if sex helps or hurts your workout performance.

It's been an ongoing discussing for a few years now: does abstaining from sex help or hinder your workout?It's been an ongoing discussing for a few years now: does abstaining from sex help or hinder your workout?Professional athletes certainly have something to say about the matter. NFL player, Tim Tebow has publicly announced that he is waiting for marriage to have sex, and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been in the headlines for his declaration that he is also abstaining from premarital sex with his famous singer girlfriend, Ciara.When it comes to an important championship game or just your daily trip to the gym, does having sex help or hurt your performance?Listen in as Joel Seedman, PhD, discusses how and if sex helps or hurts your workout performance.

What are some suggestions to kick-start a healthy routine now that the holidays are over?Now that the holidays are over and you have a little more time to get back into a normal routine, you might have noticed your jeans are a little tighter. Many Americans gain the most weight between Halloween and the beginning of the New Year.However, at the start of every New Year, there are tons of ways you can set new goals and jumpstart your health and fitness goals.Listen in as Jim LaValle, MS, RPH, shares how you can conquer your New Years Resolutions.

What are some suggestions to kick-start a healthy routine now that the holidays are over?Now that the holidays are over and you have a little more time to get back into a normal routine, you might have noticed your jeans are a little tighter. Many Americans gain the most weight between Halloween and the beginning of the New Year. However, at the start of every New Year, there are tons of ways you can set new goals and jumpstart your health and fitness goals. Listen in as Jim LaValle, MS, RPH, shares how you can conquer your New Years Resolutions.

An estimated 10 percent of pedestrian injuries that land in the ER are due to distracted walking.A new report indicates that about 10 percent of pedestrian injuries that end up in the emergency department are due to distracted walking such as texting, or not paying attention while talking on your cell phone.What are the types of injuries emergency physicians are seeing? How bad is the problem getting?Listen in as Kevin Klauer, DO shares what kinds of injuries doctors are seeing and why it's important to stay off your phone while walking.

What are the ramifications of equating beauty with health?Do you notice a difference in your mood after you've gotten your hair cut, treated yourself to a facial, gotten a mani/pedi, or put on some lipstick before going out?According to a recent study by CVS that complied evidence over the past 20 years, taking time for personal care has significant short - and long - term health benefits.What are the ramifications of equating beauty with health?Vivian Diller, PhD, shares research that proves makeup can improve your health.