Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing rising healthcare costs. Stating that statin drugs are now going to cost $14,000 a year. Also citing several news stories about health insurance premiums doubling and tripling to the point people can't afford the payments. Contending people need to learn to take care of their own health without involving the healthcare industry.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding a study of thyroid cancer. The study of patients in 12 countries found that between 1987 and 2007 some 470,000 women and over 90,000 men were overdiagnosed with thyroid cancer. Leading to unnecessary tests and procedures.

David recently had a blood test that revealed elevated creatine kinase levels.

Jack has been diagnosed with cyst on his bile duct.

Ann has primary biliary cirrhosis.

Teresa has a friend with high blood pressure and kidney disease.

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.

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing the benefits of having a home based business. Outlining the tax breaks that are available. Citing several of the tools people can use to help them get started in their home business. Stating that business will grow based off how much work you put into it.

Terry is trying to avoid a knee replacement surgery.

Cindy has scoliosis and is set to get surgery.

Kenny has questions concerning a Parkinson's diagnosis.

Dave has a friend diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

Benny has a friend with several health challenges including kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Jill's cat has crystals forming in it's bladder.

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.

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show today discussing congenital birth defects. Asserting people of the LBGTQ persuasions actually have congenital birth defects. Stating that homosexuality as well as asexuality or spinsters had cells missing in the part of the brain that control sexuality.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding a study of diets and sustainability. Researchers used biophysical simulation models comparing 10 different diets. They compared the vegan diet, two vegetarian (one with dairy and one with dairy and egg), four omnivorous diets (with vary amounts of meat), one low in fats and sugar, one modeled on the typical American diet. Calculating how many people could be fed with available cropland. The end result was that if everyone on earth switched to a strict vegan diet. There would not be enough available cropland to feed everyone on earth. Meaning that a vegan diet is not environmentally sustainable.

Ken is a type 2 diabetic with cardiovascular disease.

Thomas has high blood pressure and heart disease.

Jennifer's dog has a torn ligament in it's leg.

Tony's dog is not eating seems weak and has tremors.

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.

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show today discussing long living cultures. Citing a National Geographic magazine special edition. The edition outlines several reasons why these various cultures live longer than other cultures. Things like they walk a lot and perform manual labor late into life. Doc asserts they missed the main reason these cultures live long. Minerals from their cooking and heating fires in the form of ash from burned wood.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article about seniors experiences with hospitals. One study found that one third of patients over 70 years old and over half of patients over 85 leave the hospital more disabled than when the arrived. The story cites the specific case of a 75 year old woman who had a hospital stay after a fall. Prior to entering the hospital she was active and worked as a special education tutor. After a three week stay in the hospital and three weeks in a rehab facility. She had to quit her job, was unable to drive for months, is weaker, shaky and unable to think clearly.

Brian was recently diagnosed with MD (muscular dystrophy).

Rita's husband wants to get off of Warfarin and prednizone.

Pete is experiencing chronic low back pain.

Gary has kidney disease and is on dialysis.

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.

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing the acquisition of a new company "Nature's Pearl". Outlining some of the products available through this new company. Citing some of the nutrients that are in these new products.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning medical mistakes. A surgeon allegedly removed kidney from the wrong patient. The hospital is quick to point out that the surgeon was not a hospital employee. Doc cites a recent government reports that states medical mistakes are now the third leading cause of death in the U.S.

Nita has questions concerning fibroids.

Will has a friend diagnosed with bone cancer.

Calvin's dad is a type 2 diabetic with kidney failure.

Nancy is experiencing neck and back pain.

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.

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing Macy's closing 15% of their stores worldwide. Also citing the closure of all of the Sports Authority stores nationwide. Asserting the a jobs can come and go even for people who are good at what they do. Contending that is people own their own business they will have more control over their lives. Stating that people should consider starting a home based business with tax write offs.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning organ transplants. Because of new rules from the federal government extremely ill patients are being dropped off of the transplant lists. In the first five years of the new rules 4300 transplant candidates were removed from the list. Up 86% from 2311 patients dropped in the five years prior.

Charlie has questions about glaucoma.

John's wife had shoulder surgery and is now experiencing pain from inflammation.

Sandy has been diagnosed with renal failure.

Dave has questions for a friend whose 10 year old son was diagnosed with leukemia.

JoAnne has several health challenges including macular degeneration, fatty liver, varicose veins, enlarged spleen and dizziness.

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.

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing the importance of being prepared for disasters. Stating that people should have water, food, weapons, ammunition, emergency medical supplies and nutritional supplements. Contending it is always good to be prepared for fires, storms, droughts or the grid going down.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning a meta-analysis of 174 previous studies. Looking to quantify how much exercise is needed to result in good health. The studies spanned nearly 40 years. Examining the effects of exercise on five chronic diseases:breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Rosie is experiencing chronic heart burn.

Monique has symptoms of lupus and chronic fatigue.

Glenda has a friend whose dog has been diagnosed with cushing's disease.

Lawrence's mother is trying to lose weight and deal with edema in her legs.

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.

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing the impending epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes. A report out from UCLA states that 55% of California adults are diabetic or prediabetic. With more than a third of all adults either over weight or obese. Contend this is occurring because MDs and the government are confused as to the cause.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning a study of fat consumption. The thirty plus year study of 126,000 men and women found that if the participants replace 5% of their calorie intake of "bad fats" with "good fats". They could reduce their risk of death by 27%. With the "good fats" being omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids.

Christina has been diagnosed with endometriosis.

Carol has two questions the concerns clogged arteries. Second she has a dog with plugged anal glands.

Maria has several health challenges anemia, acid reflux, vitiligo and bloating.

Geeta has a friend with a dog diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma.

Adam has a dog with a rapid heart rate.

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.