Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing longevity. Stating that the U.S. ranks 43rd in longevity among industrialized nations. Also stating that the U.S. ranks 41st in first year survivability for newborns. Contending that this is because people have nutritional deficiencies. Because the nutrients are no longer in our foods.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article about the over prescribing of opioid drugs. The article outlines the fact that doctors who prescribe these drugs the most are paid hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the years 2014 and 2015 over 811,000 doctors wrote prescriptions to Medicare patients. Nearly half wrote at least one prescription for opioid drugs.

Callers

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Mark asks about getting rid of toenail fungus.

John has been diagnosed with Grave's disease.

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