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Doctors’ prescription for healthy, happy Valentine’s Day

Cary Castagna - February 14th, 2012

Today on The Doctors (from a PR rep for the show) …

Dr. Ruth's Valentine’s Day wish: to find a sweet man like Dr. Ordon.

The hosts of the Emmy Award-winning syndicated daytime talk show The Doctors break down the science behind “amore” and reveal ways to ensure a memorable holiday with your special someone.

Check out these show highlights:

Sexpert Dr. Ruth returns – Fan favorite Dr. Ruth Westheimer returns to THE DOCTORS to address audience members’ most pressing sex questions, including how to introduce sex toys in the bedroom and why masturbation is healthy. Plus, Dr. Ruth gets personal and shares her Valentine’s Day wish: to find a sweet man like Dr. Ordon.

Make out Workout – Kissing releases the “love hormone” oxytocin; the lips have 100 times more nerve endings than the fingertips; and kissing can burn 2-5 calories/minute. The takeaway? Making out can make you slimmer. One couple spent the entire show making out and, according to heart monitors and calories counters, burned 575 calories.

Suzanne Somers’ “Sexy Forever Smoothie” – “Treat your body like a fancy car” is Suzanne’s philosophy, so she “fuels” her body with a “Sexy Forever Smoothie” – perfect to drink every morning and particularly on Valentine’s Day. Blend ice, orange juice and your favorite fruits, like:

• Raspberries – Full of great antioxidants, these berries decrease inflammation and help stimulate blood flow below the belt.

• Mango – Jam-packed with vitamin E which is believed to help in the production of sex hormones.

• Watermelon – Relaxes blood vessels as well as increases blood flow, which is essential for achieving orgasm in both men and women.

Valentine’s Day Skin Spa – Dr. Ordon shares spa favorites that will get skin Valentine’s Day ready and can also serve as a romantic activity for two:

• Organic chocolate-covered cherries facial – The cocoa in this mask fights free radicals while the cherry is rich in antioxidants and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Plus, this facial is good enough to eat!

• Emerald and roses facial – Spread a thin layer of green tea mask on the face to tone and prevent wrinkles, and place rose petals on the mask to help seal in moisture.

Suzanne Somers’ shares her "Sexy Forever Smoothie."