Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing "do it yourself" health care. Stating that most of the health tests that are done in a doctors office can be done at home. Saving money and keeping possible health challenges off of a patients "permanent" record. Which could affect the cost of health insurance.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article about a study of processed meats. Finding that women who ate processed meat had a 9% increased risk of breast cancer. Vindicating Dr. Wallach who has recommended avoiding processed meats for decades. However Doc has been against the meats because of the nitrites and nitrates that are used a preservatives. These compounds are known to cause inflammation in blood vessels.

Callers

Josh has a friend who has contracted oral herpes.

Jerry has questions about blocked arteries.

Asylma is a type 2 diabetic having trouble controlling her blood sugar levels.

Hector has had his thyroid gland removed and is now on synthetic hormones.

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