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Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts today's show discussing medical mistakes and the misdiagnosis of many diseases.  Asserting that people should educate themselves and become their own health advocate.  Also recommending getting second opinions on any major diagnosis.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss two recent news articles the first concerns the misdiagnosis of breast cancer in a New York woman.  The woman was told she had breast cancer and underwent a radical double mastectomy.  She later found out that she never had cancer and her biopsy had been mislabeled.

Callers

• Rose has been diagnosed with celiac disease.
• Ruth is experiencing leg pain and has three aortic aneurysms.
• Sue's granddaughter has been diagnosed with asthma.

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Monologue

Pharmacist Ben Fuchs fills in for Dr. Wallach. Ben starts the show discussing HRT (hormone replacement therapy) asserting that there are better ways to control the symptoms of menopause. Contending that estrogen creates stress in the body while progesteron relaxes the body.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Ben Fuchs discuss a recently released survey from the International Food Information Council Foundation. The survey indicated several "diet disconnects" as an example 90% of Americans say breakfast is an important part of a healthy diet, only 49% actually ate breakfast on a daily basis.

Callers

• Pat has questions concerning high blood pressure.
• Remi is suffering from chronic fatigue.

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Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing the high cost of health care in America.  Asserting that this high cost of medical is forcing companies out of the U.S. to other countries such as India and Pakistan.  Recommending that people educate themselves about their own health so they won't need the medical industry.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent news article regarding a report on the economic impact of health care in the U.S.   The report by the Milken Institute found that common chronic health conditions cost the U.S. economy more that $1 trillion dollars every year.  This due to the high cost of health care combined with others expenses such as lost productivity.  The total economic cost could reach $6 trillion by the year 2050 if nothing is done to stem the tide.

Callers

• Christy asks Dr. Wallach if there is a way to lessen freckles on her arms.
• Ken has questions regarding the new Youngevity energy drink ACT.
• Monica relates a testimonial concerning the positive health effects she experienced in taking the Youngevity products.
• Susan has questions regarding the processing of dry dog foods.
• Mary has a dog with chronic allergies that lead to yeast infections.