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“Step” right up---lose weight at the office---we’re about to break down how you can shed those unwanted pounds working 9-5!

So you like music? You may like it more than you think after you hear what it can do for your mind, body, and soul.

Plus…drink it in---what are the real health benefits of wine?

We’ve got a ton of health news on our plate----and it’s all aimed at helping you look better, feel better, and live longer! So let the party begin!

Hi again everyone, welcome to DocShop TV.

Alright, if you work you know how hard it is to find time to work out. If you work and have kids you’ve got to get real creative to stay in shape.

That’s why we begin this show with a way to get you back on track, while you’re at work. DocShop TV’s Angelique Frame has more on the office workout.

For the past year---Amy Teeple has taken a “two-step” approach to losing weight, a new diet and a new way to spend her lunch hour.

“I started walking during my lunch and slowly getting myself going again.”

Step by step she stayed true to her vision not letting her 9-5 desk job or slow start get in her way.

“It didn’t start off quite that well. It was a very slow 10-15 minutes. Now I’m doing 20-30 minutes depending on my day and at a much faster pace.”

As it turns out---taking daily walking tours of her San Diego office neighborhood has worked wonders.

“I’ve lost about 35-40 pounds and consistently kept off 35. Kind of my goal is to keep off 35. It’d be nice to keep off the whole 40, but I am trying to be a realist here.

”Having lost the weight I feel great. It’s one of those things where I didn’t actually realize I’d been putting on the weight. I’ve been kind of playing with my weight on and off for a few years.”

Allison Fierlit works right next door to Amy. She too has been trying to slim down despite her day job---and the “always on” responsibilities of being a full-time mother of what she calls an “active” 3-year old .

“My job really has me sitting all day long, so I had to figure out ways that I could exercise during the day. I have a little girl, who I exercise with by chasing her around, but actual quality time for me exercising doesn’t exist.”

Allison has chosen to try the so-called 10,000 steps plan -- everyday, she wears a pedometer and tries to take 10,000 steps, the equivalent of about a half hour workout.

Although she isn't quite hitting that 10,000 step goal just yet, she’s getting there.

“On an average day I can get about 7,000 steps, so I think that's pretty good. I figure if I get 7,000 steps a day, that's good, because maybe next week I'll get 10,000 steps a day. So I'm kind of doing a tiered thing and hitting those small milestones to make it worth my while.”

But taking on a workable fitness routine at the office is not without its challenges –time management---and sheer willpower are daily requirements of the routine.

“I really have to make a conscious effort to take the required breaks that we have built into our days and at lunch.”

“I sit about three feet from a candy bowl where even if I wanted to pretend it's not there, people are constantly going up and taking it. And I know it's there, it's right there in the side of my vision.”

“I just bring anything from grapes, to carrots – anything that's going to keep me from reaching into the candy bowl... I'm reaching for something that's a little bit better.”

Both Amy and Allison agree that the office workout may not be the “only” answer to their weight loss goals, but at the very least, it’s a giant step in the right direction.

“My ultimate weight goal is quite significant, and I don’t think that 10,000 steps is going to help me lose 50, 75 pounds because I could stand to lose that. But I think it gets me started in that direction. I hope to maybe lose 10, 15 pounds and then, increase that.”

“When I started walking, I started to realize that I was enjoying the feeling of exercise again. Once I got the walking down, I was walking every day, I wanted to figure out what my next step was. Ok I’m walking, I’m losing some of the weight that way, what do I do next? It just made sense to start going back to the gym again. It was sort of an inspiration.”

Angelique Frame, DocShop TV.

If you’d rather not workout at work---and prefer to work up a good sweat during your off hours---why not have fun while you’re at it?

Well---there are all kinds of ways to do that---but there’s one method that’s so hot right now—retailers are having a difficult time keeping it on their store shelves!

Nintendo’s Wii Fit is the topic of this edition of Yo Adrienne!

So you’ve seen the commercials and you’ve heard about it on the news. It’s the wii fit and it’s the latest fitness gizmo on the market…yep – Nintendo’s newest video game is allegedly going to whip us wimpy Americans into shape.

In fact, the Wii fit is flying off store shelves so fast that retailers can’t keep up with the demand!

“The first week it came out, I tried searching everywhere for it. I went to GameStop, I went to EB Games, Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy – none of them had it in stock. It's in huge demand right now it's probably one of the most popular products this year. A lot of people are digging it.”

But come on, a video game for fitness? I’m skeptical. Let’s see what people are really thinking about the new WII FIT.

“What do you know about the Wii Fit?”

“I know that it's a fun, entertaining game that you can get a good workout from.”

“A video game can help with fitness??”

“Definitely. Yeah, definitely.”

“Do you think you could get a good workout from the Wii Fit?”

“Yeah because you're always trying to do as hard as you can to play with other people and you get pretty tired.”

“Maybe they'd have to play it a lot. Like 6 hours a day.”

“I read a blog someone is keeping track of them losing weight. They lost up to 15 pounds already. I do think it's a good option. I think it could actually work.”

Video games integrated with fitness?? That's a good thing! Especially kids a lot of overweight kids, I think it'd be good.

“So it's not just a workout for your thumbs?”

“No, it's a workout for the whole body.”

Ok – so we’ve got some believers out there. But I’m still not buying it… the only way to really know is to try it out for myself…

Ok so – after an exhausting 13 minutes of working out on the Wii Fit, I’d say I might not be quite as skeptical as I was before. Greg, I'm not saying anything but seriously, maybe you should give it a try. Back to you.

As you know there’s much more to being healthy than just the physical shape your in.

Still to come on Docshop TV---the role music can play in your overall health.

Also—drink it in---the latest word on the possible health benefits of wine!

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Welcome back to Docshop TV.

Everybody loves music. Some like it a little louder than others---but it’s safe to say---music is a constant in just about all of our lives.

Well---you may not believe just how big of a role music can play in creating harmony in your mind, body, and soul.

Docshop TV’s Gina Naranjo reports.

When it comes to music…

“I like jazz”

“I like reggae or funk or hip-hop”

There truly is something for everyone…

“Heavy metal all the way to classical”

“Mainly rock and roll”

In fact, for some, listening to music has become as much a part of the daily routine as a morning cup of coffee.

“The moment I get into my car…and I’m leaving work, I’m listening to the music, it relaxes me.”

So what is it about music that makes us move---and feel the way we do?

Well, that depends on who you ask.

“You put some classical music on, it helps reminds you of all the beautiful things in the world instead of thinking of everything that’s going wrong.”

“Sometimes I’ll listen to mellow type of music…and that inspires me in another way and makes me think and puts me in a mode to really create.”

“It’s kind of an emotional, sort of a spiritual connection…It’s an outlet for me.”

The experts say there’s more to music than meets the ear. The American music therapy association says the same upbeat tempo that keeps you going---can actually stimulate your brainwaves to keep you more alert.

They also say when the tempo slows down—the opposite is true.

Slower music can alter a person’s breathing and heart rate patterns, and lower stress.

Dr. Todd Martin, a family physician in San Diego, takes it a step further.

“Music is very relaxing...there are studies that show listening to classical music can relax you as much as taking five milligrams of valium.”

According to the American Society of Hypertension—listening to just half an hour of music each day may significantly lower your blood pressure.

There are also studies that indicate music can be helpful to migraine sufferers. Study after study supports the notion that music can indeed---just make you feel better.

“They have studies that show if you listen to ten minutes of classical music…people’s scores on the SAT exams went up compared to people who didn’t listen to music beforehand…so, there’s lots of benefits in terms of concentration. The structure and order, and particularly classical music is very good at helping the mind function on a higher level.”

Dr. Martin and his wife are regulars at the Mind, Body, and Soul dance studio in San Diego. He feels moving to the beat is great medicine for anyone…..anytime….at any age.

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re 2 years old or 92 years old...I think there’s benefits to be had for everybody.”

Alright—thanks Gina.

If you’ll excuse the pun---there’s been a whole lot of buzz in recent years about the so-called “health benefits” of wine. In fact some of the latest research is suggesting it may help you live longer!

We thought we’d get you up to date with some of the latest news coming off the vine----as it relates to wine---and your health. Take a look.

Wine ….

It’s one four letter word that is almost always welcome in mixed company.

"It’s a great way to relieve stress and just relax and catch up with friends."

Let’s face it catching up with friends can be a whole lot easier and sometimes more in depth when a little Vino is involved.

"One glass of wine, how's the conversation? Better. Two glasses? Even better. Three? I don't remember."

Socially speaking wine is fine. But is it “really” good for you?

Many we spoke with may not know all the reasons why but they believe wine, in moderation, is good for them at least on some level.

“They say a little bit of red wine, like a glass a day, is good for your heart, so that's got to make anybody feel good about drinking some alcohol.."

"Apparently it's good for your heart, prevent some heart disease, I think, and maybe stroke?"

“Red or white? Red. Why? There's some ingredient in it, there's some ingredient but I don't know what it is."

The ingredient that’s getting a lot of attention these days is called resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, grapes, pomegranates and certain other foods.

One of the latest studies, sponsored in part by the u-s national institutes of health, says resveratrol may protect the heart----and actually slow down the aging process.)

In fact—as the New York Times reported last month---drug companies are stumbling all over themselves to try to develop drugs with the same effects of resveratrol---and thus offer their versions of the fountain of the youth.

We spoke with Lindsay Pomeroy, a certified wine specialist in southern California, about resveratrol and its roots.

“It comes from the skins, the seeds, and the pips of the grapes so that’s why in red wines versus white wines red wines have more health benefits than white wines because white wine is not made with skin and red wine is---not all the time---but most of the time that’s the case.”

Pomeroy says---all of this news is encouraging---but for those of you looking to load up “big time” on your resveratrol intake through wine---remember one word: moderation.

“Because it’s the American culture we like to use any excuse to indulge just a little bit. So I think we take, “hey, we can drink wine…meaning, hey, I can down a bottle or two.”

Short of downing a bottle or two----what’s an appropriate amount?

“A little more than a half bottle of red wine for men and half that for women. How often? Every day. Yeah! Which is great news!”

When it comes to alcohol consumption---the American Heart Association defines moderate drinking as one to two drinks per day for men---and one drink a day for women.

It is quick to point out---drinking too much alcohol of any kind can increase a person’s chances of having high blood pressure, alcoholism, stroke, breast cancer and other health problems.

But it does acknowledge that studies are underway that are looking into the “apparent” benefits of drinking wine and other forms of alcohol. It says the best known benefit of alcohol in general is the small increase in HDL---or good cholesterol. It also says resveratrol “may” prevent platelets from sticking together which could reduce blood clotting.

Though it says there is no scientific proof that drinking wine can replace more conventional measures of staying in shape---the bottom line for most wine drinkers seems to be this:

“If it just relieves stress, that's good enough for me."

Well—everyone knows that wine and cheese make a great pairing----but there are other tasty alternatives to enjoy with your glass of vino. As we go to break---let’s go on the clock with Laura Segnit.

After uncorking a bottle of wine, you might be tempted to reach for a plate of cheese and crackers. But before you load up on all that saturated fat and carbs, give me just 60 seconds of your time. I’m going to show you how to make a Rosemary White bean dip with toasted whole wheat pita chips. It’s good for you - and tastes great with a glass of wine!

Drain and rinse a 15oz can of cannellini beans and add them to a food processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon of Pinot Grigio, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, a dash of cayenne (about an eighth of a teaspoon), and a sprinkle of sea salt – you can always add more as you go.

Finally, add one clove of garlic…I’m not crazy about the flavor of raw garlic, so I like to roast mine first. Just drizzle peeled cloves with a little bit of olive oil and roast for about 20 minutes in a 400 degree oven.

Combine all of the ingredients in the food processor until everything is well mixed, and transfer the dip to a serving bowl.

For the pita chips, brush 4 whole wheat pita rounds with olive oil – about ½ tablespoon per pita. Sprinkle each side with a little bit of sea salt and cut the pitas into 8 wedges using a pizza cutter.

Now bake your pita wedges in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes.

See you next time, on the clock.

As we wrap up this edition of Docshop TV---we introduce a new segment featuring one of our more “interesting” characters behind the scenes.

He’s a guy that in the story you’re about to see---actually says that you can be a chick magnet if you smell like a hemorrhoid. I kid you not.

Brace yourself for the premier edition of “what the health!”

What the Health?!

Mexican food can cut your risk for breast cancer. A researcher at the University of Utah says a diet of beans, tomato sauce, meat and Mexican cheese can do your body bueno.

This should come as no surprise. We all know Mexican dishes can do a tremendous good

Of course we’re talking about traditional food, not fast food. I think we all remember what happened to a certain spokesdog.

Hold on to your Frankenberries, kids!

A consumer group wants the FDA to ban some artificial coloring like those breakfast cereals because of a new study that links it to hyperactivity in kids. I just don’t see it.

Here’s something you might not know, a lot of these dyes are derived from petroleum.

So if we could just put that stuff in our cars we can solve two problems!

Wanna be a chick magnet? All you’ve got to do is put on the Preparation H.

A lot of guys at clubs in New York are slathering on the old Preparation H to get that “ripped” look.

They’re putting it on their chest and lovehandles – but you need to make sure it doesn’t drip any lower.

Preparation H causes shrinkage.

Finally, a team in Argentina found an extract in green tea that can treat genital warts.

Coming soon to Starbucks… the Grande-Green-Tea-Latte-hold-the-itchy!

Until next time… keep raising health!

David Yim, DocShop TV

Alright David---thank you---

That’s going to do it for this month---we’ll catch you next time right here on Docshop TV!