Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Nurse JoAnne Conaway fills in for Dr. Wallach.  JoAnne starts todays show discussing the failure of the drug combo Zetia for lowering cholesterol.  The drug did not live up to it's billing despite the fact that it has been widely prescribed for nearly 2 years.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and JoAnne Conaway discuss a news article concerning the "off-label" use of Botox for chronic pain.  Both pointing out that the drug has not been approved for use as a pain reliever by the FDA.  Because of this long term use as a pain reliever has not been studied so long term side effects are still unknown.

Callers

• Dorothy has been dianosed with chronic dry eyes.
• Tom's son drinks a lot of protein drinks and he is concerned about possible health problems.
• Bobby's wife has been experiencing chronic "hot flashes".

Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show today discussing the importance of nutritional supplementation.  Outlining his research that indicates the human body need 90 different essential nutrients for good health.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss several recent news stories regarding ER (emergency room) horror stories.  Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid's newborn twins were given 1000 times the dose of a blood thinner.  While CNN's anchor Glenn Beck entered an ER with horrible pain and was not treated with pain medication for two hours.

Callers

Mary has been diagnosed with hypothryoidism and was prescribed a thyroid medication.

Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show today discussing a news article titled "The Guide to Predicting a Healthy Future".  Basically the article presents guidelines to extending life through disease prevention.  The way the medical industry proposes to prevent disease is through screening tests.  Doc contends that doctors die at an earlier age than the average population from the same diseases they are trying to prevent.  He poses the question "How is their advice if they can't even save themselves"?

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss an article concerning doctors ties to the drug industry.  While many are calling for change and an end to the gifts, trips and free lunches afforded by drug reps change will be slow if not impossible.  In a survey conduct last year of doctors polled 94% had direct ties to the pharmaceutical industry.

Callers

• Mary has two quetions the first concerns her thyroid medication.  Second she asks how she can test her own blood sugar levels.
• Gary is experiencing peripheral neuropathies in his right arm following an injury to his neck.
• Karen asks Dr. Wallach what kind of sweeteners are used in Yougevity's "Nature's Whey" product.
• Patsy asks Doc how much MSM can be taken daily.

Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts todays show discussing the outcome of a study on the cholesterol drug combo Vytorin.  The study found that Vytorin worked no better in lowering cholesterol than the generic version.  Doc also explains that there is no need for any of these types of drugs.  Asserting that no study has ever been done to prove a direct link between cholesterol levels and heart disease.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a Harvard Medical School study on ER visit wait times.  The study found that all types of ER visits are now 36% longer than in 1997.  Researchers also discovered that heart attack patients run a 25% risk of waiting 50 minutes or longer to get treatment.

Callers

• Angie has three questions concerning detoxifying the body, peripheral neuropathies and Docs opinion on vaccines.
• Rosalee's grandson was recently diagnosed with Perthes' disease.
• Ronnie has questions regarding warts on his cattle.

Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts todays show discussing weight loss as many make this their New Years resolution.  Doc outlines several of the Youngevity products that work great as weight loss aids.  He also describes a few good weight loss strategies.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss two news articles dealing with surgery.  The first concerns an upcoming event where people will be allowed to view a live heart surgery via closed circuit television.  Next they discuss an article that describes the need for patients to become proactive and ask their doctors questions before any surgery as none come without risk of complications.

Callers

• John is currently on a synthetic thyroid medication but wants off of it.
• Anne has questions concerning ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
• Mal has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
• Celeste has a mule that is leaking urine.
• Al quit smoking for 6 months and felt horrible and started smoking again.  But still wants to quit smoking.

Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts today's show discussing the wonderful health benefits of chocolate.  Outlining the various healthy compounds found in chocolate.  Recommending Youngevity's "Cocogevity" as a great way to get the healthy compounds found in chocolate along with other great antioxidants.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning a woman who recently had a hysterectomy.  Due a mistake by her doctor what should have been a one week recovery has now turned into months and thousands of dollars in bills and lost wages.  She is also now facing a fifth surgery to correct the doctor's mistake but she doesn't want to sue because he's "a nice guy".

Callers

• Olive has been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus.
• Susie has a friend whose child is a bed wetter.
• Marie asks Dr. Wallach why the mineral products turn her tongue black.
• Paul is an adult with chronic acne.

Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts the show with of brief synopsis of his most recent book "Until Death Do Us Part".  Doc also mentions that many people have made losing weight their 'New Year's Resolution' and outlines several weight loss strategies.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss three news stories involving medical mistakes that resulted in serious injury and death.  They continue discussing various outcomes of medical mistakes that happen everyday worldwide.

Callers

• Ray wants information on natural ways to shrink his enlarged prostate.
• Ron's wife has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
• Aaron has questions regarding chronic sinus pressure.
• Gary has been diagnosed with hypertension.
• Ron recently underwent chemotherapy and asks Dr. Wallach if it could suppress his thyroid function.

Stream Live from our website:
Download from our website: Download this Podcast here

Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts todays show discussing two recent research studies.  The first found that among the 19 countries studied the U.S. ranked last in preventing deaths through timely medical intervention.  The second study concluded that people who eat fruits and vegatables can extend their lifespan up to 14 years.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning the use of "placebos".  The study found that of doctors surveyed 45% often prescribed placebos in their clinical practice.  Of those that do prescribe these "dummy pills" 20% said the outright lied to patients telling them they actually getting drugs.

Callers

• Jane has questions regarding the proper dosage of Youngevity's "Tropical Plus" product.
• Kelly asks Dr. Wallach about the EFA Plus product from Youngevity.
• Rick was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
• Rochelle has been diagnosed with type II diabetes.