Do Your Own Screening Tests 5/26/2015 Audio Podcast

Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show today discussing screening tests. Contending that most screening tests that doctors perform can be done at home for much less money. Asserting that things like type 2 diabetes can be dealt with at home by changing lifestyes. Stating the same is true for other common health challenges like obestiy and weight gain. Pearls of Wisdom Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article on 4 natural ways to lower blood pressure. First cut back on work a University of California found those working 41 or more hours per week can increase blood pressure. Exercise such as a brisk 30 minute walk daily can help lower blood pressure. Using stress relieving methods such as deep breathing, meditating or yoga can lower blood pressure. Wrongly the article recommends reducing salt to lower blood pressure. Doc explains why lowering sodium intake is bad because it can disrupt the digestive process. Callers Doug has a friend diagnosed with spinal stenosis and bulging disks. Whitney has been diagnosed with bone spurs in her nasal cavity causing her migraines. Sydney has follow up questions from a previous call about bone on bone arthritis. Lynn has been diagnosed with genital herpes. Daisy has questions about arthritis. 7:59 15:34 21:40 2732 39:03