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Dr. Wallach discusses the Avian flu citing a news story concerning wild swans found in the Great Lakes region that were infected.  Recommending his H5N1Bird Flu CD as a good resource for learning about this impending pandemic.  Also correlating the 1918 Spanish flu that killed 500,000 in this country and millions world wide.  Asserting that is imperative people prepare themselves with extra food, water, medical supplies etc.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news story regarding a man 100 years old that attributes his longevity to taking daily cold showers.  The article also outlines how someone born in 1900 would have expected to live to be 47.3 years old and someone born in 2002 can expect to live to be 77.3 years old.  An expert on gerontology attributes the increased longevity to declines in infant mortality, improvements in public health, vaccines, prevention of killer diseases and a clean water supply.  Doc disagrees citing statistics regarding infant mortality as well as the amounts of people killed, maimed and injured by the medical industry each year.

Callers

• Pat asks Dr. Wallach about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
• Nita asks Dr. Wallach about leptin levels in the body.
• Mike has a 14 year old daughter diagnosed with stomach ulcers.
• Evora has two questions the first concerns a nutritional plan for breast cancer survivors.  Second she has questions regarding enemia.
• Jerry is a diabetic diagnosed with a pituitary tumor.

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Dr. Wallach discusses weight loss contending the root cause of weight gain is nutritional deficiencies.  Asserting that many Americans gain weight because they eat based off of their cravings.  Comparing cravings to "pica and cribbing" in found in animals that are minerally deficient.  Doc recommends using the Youngevity "Nature's Whey" and "Slender FX" as great tools to assist in weight loss.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning "off-labelling".  The practice of "off-labeling" is when doctors write prescriptions for drugs to be used for things other than what the FDA approved the drug.  In this article experts contend that more and more doctors are prescribing depression and hyperactivity drugs for people trying to lose weight.

Callers

• Jane has three questions the first concerns a friend with emphysema.  Second she asks about RLS (restless leg syndrome).  Finally she has questions regarding her dog that has been diagnosed with progressive cone and retina degenerative disease.
• Mildred asks Dr. Wallach about cataracts.
• John has a friend diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

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Dr. Wallach discusses a news article regarding new therapies for damaged knees.  Researchers are experimenting with using "cartilage plugs" to help rebuild knee joints.  Doc asserts that the technology of how to rebuild joints already exists.  Contending that if you give the body right nutrients and building blocks the body can rebuild joints and ligaments.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding salt and hypertension.  The story outlines the revised "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" that wants people to reduce their sodium intake to avoid hypertension.  The article also defines the differences between sodium and "table salt".

Callers

• Burt calls back to get more information for a friend who's been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
• Ginny is a diabetic looking for advise on a nutritional supplementation plan.
• Angie is experiencing periphal neuropathies due to osteoporosis.
• Ivora has two questions the first regards a diabetic with low libido.  Second she has questions concerning an eighty six year old woman with constipation and insomnia.

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Dr. Wallach discusses the avian flu after the discovery of wild swans in the great lakes region of the U.S. that have contracted the disease.  He also discusses weight loss and cites his "Hell's Kitchen" book as a good resource that explains weight gain and the metabolic syndrome.  He recommends the new Youngevity product "Slender FX" as a good weight loss aid.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding "off label" promotion of some medications.  The article specifically outlines a case involving a phychiatrist from Maryland that was recently indicted by the federal government.

Callers

• Pat has questions concerning osteoarthritis and diabetes.
• Gary is a recent liver recipient and has questions concerning supplemental nutrients.
• Margaret has two questions the first concerns her dog that has heart problems.  Second she asks Dr. Wallach to explain the relationship between body PH levels and disease.
• Burt has a friend diagnosed with cancer in the lymphatic system.

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Pharmacist Ben Fuchs fills in for Dr. Wallach on the show today.  Ben begins the show discussing the importance of proper digestion.  Explaining the role stress plays in relationship to good digestion.

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Doug Winfrey and Ben Fuchs discuss a recent news story concerning "good" and "bad" cholesterol.  The article cites a recent research study done at The Heart Research Institute in Sydney, Australia.  Ben asserts that there is no "good" or "bad" cholesterols.  Contending that the body uses both for different things.

Callers

• Jenny has a friend who is experiencing vertigo following an accident.
• Maria asks about the dangers of getting off of Fosamax by quitting "cold turkey" with tapering off.
• Bill has questions regarding diabetes control through diet and nutritional supplementation.
• Kelly asks Ben about the relationship between stomach ulcers and stress.

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Dr. Wallach discusses a news article concerning a recently court ruling.  A federal judge has ruled that the Vermont 16 year old that was refusing a second round of chemo-therapy can use alternative therapies instead.  A lower court had found the parents negligent and ruled to force the teen to take the chemo-therapy.  Dr. Wallach asserts that this is an important ruling in fight for freedom of choice.

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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a couple of recent news articles the first concerning a recent court ruling involving drug giant Merck & Co.  Merck recently lost a federal case over the drug Vioxx and the jury awarded the plaintiff $50 million in damages.  The second article concerns a recent report from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) that found 59% of all skin infections in U.S. emergency rooms are caused by MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureaus).  A bacteria known as a "super bug" because of it's resistance to antibiotics.

Callers

• Bruce has two questions the first concerns his wife's diagnosis of AVM (arterial venus malformation).  Second he asks Dr. Wallach how to get his wife to start taking supplements again after stopping because of information she recieved from an "anti-Wallach" web site.
• Jenny has a friend whose 4 year old boy has been diagnosed with celluiitis.
• David has been diagnosed with hepatitis C and wants a nutritional plan to help control the infection.

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Pharmacist Ben Fuchs fills in for Dr. Wallach.  Ben discusses the various causes of migraine headaches.  Asserting that most are experienced by women (18%) compared to men (6%).  Explaining that foods and food additives are usually the main cause for migraines.

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Doug Winfrey and Ben Fuchs continue discussing migraines.  They also discuss a recent warning from the FDA (Food and Drug Adiministration) telling people to avoid eating raw shellfish.  As many as 200 reported cases of gastroenteritis have been linked to eating raw shellfish in recent months.

Callers

• Mark has questions concerning acid reflux.
• Dean has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
• Amy has a two and a half year old son diagnosed with anemia.
• Jane calls with a comment and a couple of questions.  First she gives a testimonial on how well the Youngevity products have worked in alleviating her health challenges.  Second Jane asks Ben which products he would recommend for children.  Finally she asks for a nutritional plan for an 88 year old man who recently had his gall bladder removed.

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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.

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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.