Pearls of Wisdom
Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding a study from Canada. The study found that pregnant women who take antidepressants are at greater risk of developing gestational diabetes. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that two to 10 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are affected by gestational diabetes each year. Blood sugar levels go back to normal after giving birth with about 50% of women with the condition go on to develop type 2 diabetes. Pregnant women who took antidepressants had a 19% increased risk of gestational diabetes. While those taking venlafaxine or amitriptyline increased their risk 27% and 52% respectively.
Callers
Rochelle asks Doc about detoxifying heavy metals out of the blood.
Linda has several health challenges including a torn meniscus, eye floaters, white hair and rosacea.
Rachel has been diagnosed with a tumor near her brain and is experiencing seizures.
Genese has osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.