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Nurse JoAnn Conaway fills in for Dr. Wallach.  JoAnn discusses a news report about a new products being marketed by Coca Cola and Pepsico.  The new products are colas fortified with nutrients.  JoAnn contends that this defeats the purpose because the carbonation with cause malabsorbtion.

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Doug Winfrey and JoAnn Conaway discuss a news article concerning CT scans.  A recent study done at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center found that CT scans don't prevent lung cancer deaths or prevent advanced cases.

Callers

• Mike has questions concerning drinks that have natural carbonation.
• Rhonda's son has been diagnosed with Asperger's disorder.

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Dr. Wallach discusses the importance of anitioxidants in the diet for good health.  Outlining the various Youngevity products that are rich in antioxidants.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news story regarding a proposed FDA approval of an antibiotic for cows.  Despite a recommendation from and FDA advisory panel to reject approval of the drug cefquinome.  The drug would be used to treat bovine respiratory disease a common disease.  However, more than a dozen antibiotics are alread on the market and are all still effective.

Callers

• Leona asks Dr. Wallach if he knows of any MDs that recommend the Youngevity products.
• Charlene has two questions the first concerns a dog with a heart murmur.  Second she asks what can be used to safely treat puppies with fleas.
• Barb has two questions the first concerns a co-worker diagnosed with hypertension.  Second she has questions regarding high cholesterol.

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Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing the epidemic of weight gain and obesity in the U.S.  Asserting that no matter what type of diets people use they will not be able to lose weight and keep it off.  Contending that the root cause of obesity and weight gain is a mineral deficiency.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent report that found the amount of teens getting bariatric surgeries has tripled in recent years.  If the numbers continue to rise at the same rate more than 1000 of the surgeries will be performed this year.

Callers

• Jennifer has a 12 year old daughter diagnosed with scoliosis and her doctor is pushing for surgery.
• Rick's wife has been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
• Bob has been experiencing blurred vision and is having trouble focusing at times.
• Barry's wife has been suffering from chronic constipation.