Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing epigenetics. Stating that epigenetics was first recognized back in the 1940s. Stating that his "Epigenetics" book outlines this newer science. Contending that prior to this most health challenges were thought to be caused by genetics.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a study that found eating a plant-based diet lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes by 23%. Researchers at the results of nine trials that looked at the effects of a plant-based diet on type 2 diabetes. The study involved over 300,000 participants ages 36 to 65 who filled out food diaries. During the study 23,544 participants developed type 2 diabetes. After reviewing their diets they found that the plant-based diet reduced the risk of diabetes by 23%.
Callers

Ron has one side of his face swollen.

Margaret is a type 2 diabetic that is overweight and has high blood pressure.

Jacob is experiencing ED (erectile dysfunction).

JayLynn's son has scoliosis and acne.