Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show today discussing the value of doing home lab tests. Asserting that if people do tests for things such as diabetes at home then the results don't end up of their permanent record. Not to mention saving the money that would have been spent on a doctor's office visit. Stating that any tests done at the doctor's office can easily be done at home.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a study of antibiotic use worldwide. Finding that between 2000 and 2015 worldwide antibiotic use increased 79%. Most of the increased use was in low income and middle income countries. In fact in that same time frame the use in the U.S. actually declined. The findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Brenda is on dialysis 3 times a week because of diminished kidney function.

Mary is overweight has high blood pressure and has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer.

Irena is having trouble controlling her blood pressure levels.

Keesha's father has high blood pressure and has a history of blood clots.

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Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show today discussing what he believes is behind these mass shootings. Stating that these are because of nutritional deficiencies. Citing other cases where several people were killed without the use of a firearm. Contending these mental instabilities are due to a deficiency of a single nutrient.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news story about Stanford Health Care. Stanford is often held up as the pinnicle of healthcare in California. The Service Employees International Union and United Healthcare Workers West (which represents employees at Stanford Hospital) claim the high rates of infection at Stanford Hospital are because of inadequate staffing and training. The hospital claims the data is old and that this is a strong arm tactic for contract negotiations. The unions contend the data is from 2016 and is correct and not a tactic for negotiations.

David has been diagnosed with heart murmur.

Cindy's daughter has tonsil stones.

Helen has two questions the first concerns friend diagnosed with ringworm. Second she has questions about a friend with ovarian cysts.

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Nutritional Pharmacist Melissa Golladay fills in for Dr. Joel Wallach. Beginning the show discussing several common health challenges. Stating that they are all due to nutritional deficiencies. Citing some specific health challenges and outlining the nutrients that are missing.

Doug Winfrey and Melissa Golladay discuss the flu epidemic. Doug outlines some suggests of ways to avoid getting the flu in the first place. First is to avoid those already infected, wipe down commonly touched surfaces with soap and water. Don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth unless you have just washed them with soap and water. Wear a mask if you are around sick people. Take antiviral drugs when prescribed by a doctor.

Michael has extremely high blood pressure.

Connie has an 85 year friend on dialysis.

Charlotte has been diagnosed with an abdominal hernia.

Martha's brother-in-law has liver cirrhosis.

Dorian has questions regarding thinning eyebrows.

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

Nutritional Pharmacist Melissa Golladay fills in for Dr. Joel Wallach. Beginning the show discussing her background and how she came to become a nutritional pharmacist. Watching patients take drugs and slowly get worse over time. Stating that people are eating poor diets without nutrients. This will cause them to burn through their nutrients more rapidly.

Doug Winfrey and Melissa Golladay a news article about a study depression. In this small study of 67 subjects who were clinically depressed. All involved had unhealthy diets with low intakes of fruits and vegetables, little fiber and lots of sweets, processed meats and salty snacks. Half of the subjects were put on a healthier diets focusing on extra virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, eggs, fruits, vegetables, fatty fish and grass fed beef. The other half remained on their unhealthy diets. After three months the subjects symptoms were graded on a depression scale. Those on the healthy diet saw scores improve. In fact 32% scored low enough they were no longer considered depressed. The other group saw little to no improvement.

Erma has cysts in her breasts and her doctor wants to operate.

Dale has been diagnosed with congestive heart disease.

Max has questions about a rapid heart beat when she lays down.

Maria has a friend with hypothyroidism, asthma and an anal fistula.

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.