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Dr. Wallach discusses a news story concerning the H5N1 bird flu.  Officials are saying they have found two wild swans in the great lakes that may have the avian flu.  Dr. Wallach recommends people getting his "God Bless America" book that outlines various defenses against bio-terrorism and pandemics.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent news story regarding ADHD.  A recent study done at the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri found many children aren't getting ADHD medications.  The study reports that out of 1610 Missouri twins in the study 359 met the criteria for ADHD.  With 59% of the boys and 46% of girls with ADHD getting medications.  However, the study also revealed that 65% of those actually already on ADHD medication met the full criteria for ADHD.

Callers

• Wanda has questions regarding ankylosing spondylitis.
• Jerry's grandson has been diagnosed with degenerative disk disease.
• Jan has a friend diagnosed with Meniere's disease.
• Ellis has been diagnosed with high cholesterol and his doctor wants to put him on a statin drug.

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Dr. Wallach discusses the growing problem of obesity in the U.S.  Citing his book "Hell's Kitchen" as a good resource for learning more about this ever widening problem.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a couple of recent news articles.  The first concerns a report done by the Harvard School of Public Health that links weight gain to the sugars found in most popular drinks.  Researchers believe that just one extra soda a day can add as much as 15 pounds a year.  The next article concerns a recent move by Indian officials to ban Coke and Pepsi products from India due to high levels of pesticides in the products.

Callers

• Betty's husband has been experiencing pain in his shoulders.
• Linday has a dog with hip dysplasia her vet wants to do surgery and she is looking for alterantives to surgery.
• Debbie (email) has been diagnosed with degenerative disk disease.
• Billy has a diabetic brother with peripheral neuropathies.

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Dr. Wallach discusses the growing problem of obesity in the U.S.  Citing his book "Hell's Kitchen" as a good resource for learning more about this ever widening problem.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a couple of recent news articles.  The first concerns a report done by the Harvard School of Public Health that links weight gain to the sugars found in most popular drinks.  Researchers believe that just one extra soda a day can add as much as 15 pounds a year.  The next article concerns a recent move by Indian officials to ban Coke and Pepsi products from India due to high levels of pesticides in the products.

Callers

• Betty's husband has been experiencing pain in his shoulders.
• Linday has a dog with hip dysplasia her vet wants to do surgery and she is looking for alterantives to surgery.
• Debbie (email) has been diagnosed with degenerative disk disease.
• Billy has a diabetic brother with peripheral neuropathies.

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Pharmacist Benjiman Fuchs fills in for Dr. Wallach.  Ben explains how the new Youngevity product "Slender FX" works to aid in weight loss.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Ben Fuchs discuss a recent news article concerning serotonin reuptake inhibitors.  Ben discusses how serotonin is made and used in the human body.  Doug outlines the various side effects associated with trying to get off of these types of antidepressants.

Callers

• Carolyn has questions concerning proper digestion.
• Neil is a long time diabetic who has questions regarding pancreas and kidney function.
• Lydia asks Ben about RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy).