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Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show today discussing a news story on the eating disorder "Pica". Where people have a odd craving for non-food items. The story certered around a young girl who had to be hospitalized after eating a light bulb. The story contended that Pica is a rare disorder however Dr. Wallach disagrees. Asserting that people who binge eat food items such as chips and junk food actually have a form of Pica.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news story concerning a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The report is a widening of the guidelines for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Previously the guidelines targeted children ages 6 to 12 now under the new guidelines children ages 4 to 18 are targeted. The report also recommends drugs if behavioral interventions don't show improvement.

Callers

• Dominic has friend recently diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome.
• Lisa has kidney disease and is on dialysis.
• Chris is a chemistry student and asks Dr. Wallach to explain how the human body digests proteins.
• David has questions concerning anxiety disorder.

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Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing gluten intolerance. Commenting that gluten is found in many products often not even called wheat but sometimes listed as "natural flavorings" or "hydrolized vegatable protein". Suggesting that if a product is in question people should call the 800 number usually listed on products.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning a couple whose infant was taken by CPS (child protective services). The couple took their baby to Sutter Memorial Hospital with flu like symptoms. After witnessing a nurse give the child antibiotics without a doctor ordering them. The doctors told the couple the baby needed immediate open heart surgery. Not comfortable with the diagnosis the couple took their child from that hospital to a Kaiser facility without properly checking out from Sutter. While a Kaiser police arrived after called by Sutter doctors. After seeing the child was ok and in good hands they left. A day after coming home from the hospital police arrived a the couples home with CPS in tow. Entered the home without a warrant and forcibly took the baby out of the mother's arms and CPS took the baby back to Sutter.

Callers

• Marlene's mother has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
• Nick has follow-up questions regarding chronic eczema.
• Gwendylin has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing the growing population of gluten intolerant people. Explaining the difference between intolerance and allergies.Outlining how those who are gluten intolerant damage their small intestines in turn making them unable to absorb nutrients.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article on gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. The story outlines that one out of every 10 Americans experience heartburn at least once a week. The story offers some natural remedies for dealing with heartburn. Various methods of coating the stomach or suggesting things like baking soda to neutralize the stomach acid. Which Doc asserts is exactly 180 degrees opposite from what should be done.

Callers

• Jaime has questions concerning cancer.
• Miriam asks Dr. Wallach about a friend with type 2 diabetes.
• Shirley is trying to deal with depression without using drugs.
• Jerry is experiencing neuropathies in his fingers.

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Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing a news article about how the medical system is set to start treating what they believe are impending epidemics among the "baby boomers". Doc asserts that the human body has 72 joints and that orthopedic surgeons are set to try and replace them all.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a study presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis. The study found that a blend of herb extracts performed better than the generic version of Celebrex at pain managment. The product contained an extract of turmeric combined with an extract of boswellia. Both have long used used as a traditional treatment of arthritis pain.

Callers

• Eldrina has hypertension and was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.
• Phillip has two questions the first concerns chronic pain in his arm. Second he has questions regarding his wife's pain in her shoulders and neck.
• Jason has two questions the first concerns his girlfriend who experiences chronic pain during menstration. Second he has questions about losing weight.
• Darrell has extremely dry skin and hair as well as osteoarthritis.

Call Dr. Wallach's live radio program weekdays from noon until 1pm pacific time at 831-685-1080 or toll free at 888-379-2552.