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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Monologue

Dr. Wallach starts todays show discussing the importance of weight loss for good health.  Outlining several of the Youngevity weight loss programs and products that are proven ways to lose those extra pounds.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doc continues discussing weight loss products including Youngevity's new Drink ACT energy drink that also promotes weight loss.

Callers

• Terry has been on the drug Nexium for heartburn but wants off the drug.
• Jacquelyn has a friend diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease.
• Linda has questions regarding nuts for a snack during the day.

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Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing the Drink ACT home-based business.  Outlining the advantages of having a home-based business to offset the increasing costs of life in America.

Pearls of Widsom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent research study.  Researchers found that nearly one third of patients in hospitals needing heart defibrilation don't get it within the recommended two minutes.  For each minute the patient goes without treatment the risk of death, brain damage or disabilitly increases.

Callers

• Guy has questions concerning raw sugar compared to substitutes.
• Jean is currently on a nutritional supplement plan and wants Doc to tweak her program.
• Sue Ellen's dog is constantly thristy.
• Peter has a 65 year old friend with type I diabetes.
• Ann was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes.