Secrets of Ayurvedic Medicine: What Your Body Type is Telling You About Your Health

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Dr. Oz investigates one of the most ancient forms of healing and reveals how it can transform your health. Take our quiz and then learn the super foods and super supplements you should be taking to lose weight, boost your energy and even prevent disease — specific for your body type.

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Originally Aired:

February 29, 2012

Additional Air Dates:

June 20, 2012

Topics:

Alternative Health,

Weight Loss

Guests:

Kulreet Chaudhary, MD,

Phil Veneziano,

Daniel Hsu,

Dr. Janet Tsai

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