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Pharmacist Ben Fuchs fills in for Dr. Wallach.  Ben starts the show discussing the importance of proper thyroid function.  Explaining the effects of the thyroid on the body's endocrin system.  Asserting that as people get over the age of 60 many start to have low thyroid function.

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Doug Winfrey and Ben discuss a recent news story concerning hypertension.  A recent NIH study is working to prove that deep breathing can reduce blood pressure.  The theory is that rather than reducing blood pressure through relaxing as a function of deep breathing.  The process allows for better kidney function thus allowing the body to more readily expell toxins and salts.

Callers

• Mary has two questions with the first regarding severe acne.  Second she asks the difference between viral and bacterial pneumonia.
• Jerry has been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor.
• Jackie has questions concerning seizure disorder.
• Susie has a friend with chronic psoriasis.
• Ed has a 12 year old daughter with a rash on her back.

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Dr. Wallach discusses the report that ranks the U.S. as forty sixth in health and longevity.  Listed below forty five other countries while spending more on healthcare than those forty five combined.  Also outlining that according to the CDC 5.8 million Americans are injured, harmed or killed each year by the medical industry.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning "medical tourism".  A new term for a growing industry that involves Americans traveling across the U.S. border and abroad seeking healthcare.  Many because they are among the 45 million without healthcare.  Some because the procedures they are seeking either cost too much in the U.S. or they aren't approved.

Callers

• David has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and wants a nutritional plan.
• Kevin initially makes comments regarding the incomes of pharmaceutical representatives.  The he asks Doc about the pain in his lower back.
• Bob has been suffering from diarrhea for over a week.

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Dr. Wallach discusses weight loss and outlines the various programs provided by Youngevity.  Citing the "Slender FX", "Nature's Whey", "Nature's Whey" nutrition bars and the "Ferret Fat Pack" as good products to help promote weight loss.  Asserting that weight gain is actually caused because of nutrtional deficiencies.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent news article concerning the injectable drug "Gestiva".  Adeza Biomedical Corp.  is currently petitioning the FDA to approve the drug to prevent premature babies.  The drug was originally approved in 1956 a therapy to prevent miscarriages.  But the FDA withdrew it's approval in 2000 because the manufacturer stopped selling the drug.  Currently the FDA is saying that one single clinical trial was not  "statistically persuasive" as well as concerns the drug may increase the miscarriage and stillborn rates.

Callers

• Melissa is calling back to let Dr. Wallach that she is now 6 months pregnant.  She had previously called to get nutritional advice prior to trying to get pregnant.
• Bernie has questions concerning eye floaters.
• Dora is experiencing pain in her side following meals.
• Carol has a 16 year old dog diagnosed with a heart murmur.

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Dr. Wallach discusses weight loss and outlines the various programs provided by Youngevity.  Citing the "Slender FX", "Nature's Whey", "Nature's Whey" nutrition bars and the "Ferret Fat Pack" as good products to help promote weight loss.  Asserting that weight gain is actually caused because of nutrtional deficiencies.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent news article concerning the injectable drug "Gestiva".  Adeza Biomedical Corp.  is currently petitioning the FDA to approve the drug to prevent premature babies.  The drug was originally approved in 1956 a therapy to prevent miscarriages.  But the FDA withdrew it's approval in 2000 because the manufacturer stopped selling the drug.  Currently the FDA is saying that one single clinical trial was not  "statistically persuasive" as well as concerns the drug may increase the miscarriage and stillborn rates.

Callers

• Melissa is calling back to let Dr. Wallach that she is now 6 months pregnant.  She had previously called to get nutritional advice prior to trying to get pregnant.
• Bernie has questions concerning eye floaters.
• Dora is experiencing pain in her side following meals.
• Carol has a 16 year old dog diagnosed with a heart murmur.