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Dr. Wallach discusses the fact that people are minerally deficient because the nutrients aren't in the soil.  Contending that before technologies people put the ashes from their wood fires into their gardens enriching them with minerals.

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Doug Winfrey discusses a news article concerning a report that found the U.S. ranked last among five other wealthy nations in efficiency of the health care system.  Despite the fact that we spend twice what the country that ranked first spends.

Callers

• Laurie has questions regarding bone loss.
• Harold has a friend with type I diabetes and wants to find healthy snacks.
• Brad has concerns over high blood pressure.
• Leon has a friend with cancer and is looking for ways to bolster the immune system.

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Dr. Wallach disusses the news story concerning the recent sale of Chrysler Corp.  Industry experts claim the main reason for the sale was the extremely high healthcare costs.  Doc contends with increasing costs of healthcare people should take responsiblility for their own health by educating themselves.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news story concerning drug reps access to medical schools.  Five schools nation-wide have set up strict guidelines regarding the access they will allow to their teaching doctors and medical students.  This all in an effort to reduce the amount of influence the drug companies have on prescribing habits.

Callers

• Patrick sustained a groin injury resulting in frequent urination.
• Michelle has white spots on her face and hands.
• Bob (email) has questions regarding a friend with an enlarged heart.

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Dr. Wallach discusses the importance of people educating themselves about their own healthcare.  Contending the more knowledge one has about health the easier it will be to make educated decisions regarding health.  Doc outlines several resources where people can find the information they need to make informed healthcare decisions.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss two recent news articles the first concerns billing practices of some California hospitals.  A recent report from a two year study found that hospitals charged uninsured low income patients up to threes more than what they were charging private insurers or government programs such as Medicare.  The second story comes out of China and concerns patients and relatives reactions to hospital overcharges and fraud.  The Chinese people began attacking doctors, nurses and healthcare workers at such an alarming rate the government is sending police into hospitals to protect the workers.

Callers

• Martha's son's doctor wants to perform a double hip replacement on him.
• John has questions regarding his blood sugar levels.
• Char has questions concerning Alzheimer's.
• Marge has a friend that has sun spots.

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Dr. Wallach mentions Mother's Day is just around the corner.  Suggesting that gifts of health are a good idea and recommends getting mom Youngevity's "Cocogevity" antioxidant juice supplement.  Also suggesting the "Slender FX if mom wants to lose some weight and inches.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss two recent news stories.  The first concerns a New York Times piece that found doctors are being paid millions of dollars in "rebates" for pushing anemia drugs.  A second story concerns two recent studies published in the Journal of the America Medical Association.  The studies found that drug coated stents are being used for "off-label" procedures at an alarming rate.

Callers

• Bob has a dog that could possibly have worms.
• Noreen has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism.