Monologue
Pharmacist Ben Fuchs fills in for Dr. Joel Wallach beginning the show discussing gut bacteria. Contending that 90% of us is made up of bacteria. Asserting that a proper balance of bacteria in the digestive system is imperative for good health. Stating that staying away from antibiotics is a good thing because it disturbs the bacteria balance.
Pearls of Wisdom
Doug Winfrey and Ben Fuchs discuss a news article a study of exercise. Researchers studied how relevant is the duration of exercise in relation to long term health. The team looked at nearly 5000 adults age 40 and older. They wore devices that tracked how often they moved. Finding that longer sustained bouts of exercise fared no better than those getting shorter stints. They key was the sum total of exercise daily and weekly.
Callers
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Steve has questions about chronic bouts of psoriasis.
Heidi has two questions the first for her son who she suspects might have aspergers.
Darius has a cousin with a urinary blockages.
Helen has questions regarding diminished kidney function.
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