Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing the importance of "do-it-yourself" healthcare. Outlining several health tests that can be done cheaply and safely at home. Contending this way if a health challenge is discovered people can deal with it without it being on their permanent record. Avoiding increases in health insurance premiums.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article about a study of stethoscopes. The medical tools were tested in an ICU finding all were covered in bacteria. Most had Staphylococcus on them ever after they were cleaned. Doc asserts this is because healthcare professionals are not washing their hands after going to the bathroom.

Ben has several health challenges including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney failure.

Ethel has a cyst on her vulva and doesn't know if it is cancerous.

Ken has high blood pressure, tachy cardia and scar tissue on his retina.

Peter has been diagnosed with tinnitiis or ringing in his ears.

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 a report out from the government that states children of today will not live as long as their parents. Contending this is because there are no nutrients in our food. So people must supplement but most are not using supplements. This is another reason why so many people are obese in the U.S.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article about a Swedish study. The study found that the odds of a heart attack on Christmas Eve rise 40%. The odds of a heart attack on New Years Eve rise 20%. Researchers contend this is most likely due to people eating and drinking alcohol in excess. There is also an increased risk of heart attack by 12% in Sweden in late June's "Midsummer" celebration.

Theodore has several health challenges including asthma, gout and rheumatoid arthritis.

Penny's sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Niki is experiencing panic attacks, rapid heart beat and high blood pressure.

Pilar's dog doesn't want to eat any food.

Ray's brother has had two kidney transplants and also has hypertension.

Maria is having difficulty controlling her high blood pressure.

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 fact that the U.S. is number one in obesity rates. Stating this is true because people followed the advice of their doctors advice. Contending that obesity in not caused by lack of exercise and eating too much. Asserting that weight gain and obesity are due to nutritional deficiencies.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article about a Canadian study that found people discharged from the hospital around Christmas have and increased risk of death. It isn't definitive researchers believe it could be due to reduced staffing and lack of follow up. Patients released around the holdays also had an increased risk of re-admission. Previous studies have found a "weekend effect". An increased risk of death or return visits if patients are admitted on Friday or over a weekend. For much of the same reasons lower staffing, less experienced staff and delays in testing.

Kevin is having trouble controlling his high blood pressure.

Ray has questions about trichuris worms found in pigs.

Christy was disagnosed with adrenal hyperplasia several years ago.

Cat's sister has fluid behind her retina affecting her vision.

Elizabeth has been diagnosed with heart palpatations.

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.