I hear you like Doctor Oz.

Pupslice

civilizedworm wrote: »

There used to be a website about all the fraud associated with Browne, but since that old grief vampire died, I don't see it up any more.

'grief vampire' is the perfect description.

AlisonH729

civilizedworm wrote: »

Infotainment. More entertainment than vetted information. I'd add the twenty-four hour news channels to this too. I avoid them all, but can't completely since they are on infinite repeat - even at the gym.

I watch Cupcake Wars at the gym.

dbmata

AHainzl wrote: »

civilizedworm wrote: »

I avoid them all, but can't completely since they are on infinite repeat - even at the gym.

I watch Cupcake Wars at the gym.

I had to stop that. I couldn't stand yet another "vegan" cup cake maker.

earlnabby

WalkingAlong wrote: »

earlnabby wrote: »

dbmata wrote: »

Slasher09 wrote: »

he has a new show premiering on discovery fit & health called Surgeon Oz, and it's all about these life threatening surgeries he's completing and people who he's saved. If it were anyone else I would take is seriously...but it screams "For realz I'm a real doctor!" to me

From what I've been told, he's actually a competent surgeon. I have no first hand experience though.

That is what is really sad about him. He is a renowned cardiologist and cardio-thoracic surgeon but the "oprah effect" has turned him into a snake oil salesman which negates all of the good he has done in the past. All of his previous credibility has gone out the window.

I don't think Oprah made him do that awful show. I think that was all him.

I like Oprah and many of her stable but I can't stand that ridiculous Bob Greene, who was her trainer for many years.

No, she definitely did not make him into what he is, but she did have him on her show often as an expert. Just like Dr. Phil, her support gave him a following and her production company offering him a show of his own is what gave him the platform to start the snake oil sales. If he hadn't been one of Oprah's "experts" he would still be a renowned New York cardiologist.

richardositosanchez

I had a co-worker who, every 3 or 4 months, tried a different Dr. Oz diet or diet tip. After almost 3 years she managed to never lose a single pound.

fbmandy55

richardositosanchez wrote: »

I had a co-worker who, every 3 or 4 months, tried a different Dr. Oz diet or diet tip. After almost 3 years she managed to never lose a single pound.

Me thinks your co-worker is my mom.

AlisonH729

dbmata wrote: »

AHainzl wrote: »

civilizedworm wrote: »

I avoid them all, but can't completely since they are on infinite repeat - even at the gym.

I watch Cupcake Wars at the gym.

I had to stop that. I couldn't stand yet another "vegan" cup cake maker.

True. I usually have other music on. So I have no idea what's actually in those suckers and I'm just like-

civilizedworm

AHainzl wrote: »

civilizedworm wrote: »

Infotainment. More entertainment than vetted information. I'd add the twenty-four hour news channels to this too. I avoid them all, but can't completely since they are on infinite repeat - even at the gym.

I watch Cupcake Wars at the gym.

lol. Is it good?

If it wasn't rest I need between sets I'd wouldn't have to worry about tv invading my workout time. Thankfully, the bluetooth ear buds are shoved in pretty tight.

tag624

I was watching his show the other day...he said women only need like 40 g of protein and that walking builds muscles

dbmata

tag624 wrote: »

I was watching his show the other day...he said women only need like 40 g of protein and that walking builds muscles

gah.

Carlos_421

Slasher09 wrote: »

I don't think Oprah made him do that awful show. I think that was all him.

I like Oprah and many of her stable but I can't stand that ridiculous Bob Greene, who was her trainer for many years.

Oprah's too fat too often for me to trust any doctor or trainer she endorses.
Just sayin'.

WalkingAlong

Lovely.

dbmata

Carlos_421 wrote: »

Slasher09 wrote: »

I don't think Oprah made him do that awful show. I think that was all him.

I like Oprah and many of her stable but I can't stand that ridiculous Bob Greene, who was her trainer for many years.

Oprah's too fat too often for me to trust any doctor or trainer she endorses.
Just sayin'.

Seems unfortunate to judge a trainer on their clientele, but if it quacks and floats in a puddle...

GingerbreadCandy

ninerbuff wrote: »

This all started with just his appearances on the Oprah show. She ended up endorsing him and co producing his show. The majority of followers of course were Oprah fan loyalists.
What I find disingenuous is using his title as a doctor to promote health products and programs which he has no medical license on. The power of TV on people is very persuasive which is why there is so much nonsense being passed around by word of mouth.
But it just didn't start with him if we're being honest. Television advertisement has been going on since it's invention.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Weren't some of his early episodes actually very decent? At least so I heard...

cindytw

I am all for alternative ideas and trying new things, but I agree, I can't trust him one bit he is all over the place all the time, following the money!! Very contradictory, very wishy-washy. I can't respect that.