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Dr. Oz's Advice for Improving Your Family's Health
Oprah's resident MD, Mehmet Oz, shares his most effective tips for keeping your family healthy and happy.
By Mehmet Oz, MD
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the February 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Stop Wearing Shoes Indoors

Your shoes don't just track dirt into the house, they also track in countless germs, as well as pesticides, smoke and toxins, dust mites, and allergens. One study from the University of Arizona found that the outsides of our shoes contain an average of 421,000 bacteria. So kick them off at the door.

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