Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show today discussing a news article about a link between heart disease and vaping. Also stating that cholesterol does not cause plaque in the arteries. Citing the story of Ansel Keyes who started an ad campaign for Crisco. Demoizing eggs and butter in a effort to get people to switch from cooking with butter to using Crisco.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding a study from Iran. Researchers had a group of children diagnosed with ADHD ages 6 to 17. One group were given the spice saffron for six weeks. The other group were given Ritalin for six weeks. Finding there was no significant difference in outcomes of the two groups. Suggesting that saffron might be a safer natural treatment for ADHD.

William is a type 2 diabetic with several health challenges including high blood pressure, edema in his legs and kidney disease.

Suzzane's cat is losing weight and has poor kideny function.

Marylin has a friend diagnosed with cancer.

Jimmy asks Doc if he is getting contaminated with gluten when he eats at the same table with people who are eating gluten.

Norman has lost his sense of taste and also has bronchitis.

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 a study of seniors with loss of smell. The study found that seniors over the age of 70 with loss of smell had a 50% increased risk of death. Doc asserts this is due to osteoporosis of the skull. Contending that cranial nerve number one is being squeezed causing the loss of the sense of smell.

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning hospital grades. A nonprofit group call "Leapfrog" looked at data from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and their own survey on medical mistake deaths. Finding that patients in hospitals that got a D or F were 92% more likely to die in the hospital. Those in a hosptal that got a C or B had a 88% and 32% respectively risk of dying an avoidable death.

Alexander has a friend diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and Crohn's disease.

Lana has several health challenges including kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Ester has chronic fatigue and needs to lose weight.

Keith's father has osteoporosis of the skull resulting in lost teeth.

Robin has a friend diagnosed with macular degeneration.

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.