Why Don’t We All Take Hydrochloroquine?

On our most recent Heart Health Radio, John asked a great question about hydrochloroquine, the malaria drug now being given to COVID-19 pateints. John: We’ve been taking hydrochloroquine, For years as a prophylactic for malaria. Dr. Frank Wefald: Yeah. It’s also good for rheumatoid arthritis and I’ve got 50, maybe 60 patients on it. CallerContinue reading “Why Don’t We All Take Hydrochloroquine?”

Make America Healthy Again

Why would someone make a red mask with MAHA on it? It’s not an expression of devotion to President Trump. In fact, on this week’s show Dr. Franklin Wefald ends up criticizing the President for refusing to wear a mask. On the latest episode of Heart Health Radio, we have the latest on COVID-19, andContinue reading “Make America Healthy Again”

Magnesium, Parkinson’s and Covid-19

We had a great show Saturday. Callers wondered about conditions they might have including low magnesium. It turns out Dr. Franklin Wefald has some experience with treating low magnesium. Betty called about Parkinson’s after heart surgery. It turns out there is a connection. We covered the latest about COVID-19, with information current to 3/29/2020. It’sContinue reading “Magnesium, Parkinson’s and Covid-19”

Why An Old Technique Might Solve the Covid-19 Crisis

Dr. Franklin Wefald explains that with thousands of doctors working on the Covid-19 pandemic, treatments and solutions will be found. Full audio version of Episode 160 is here. The latest episode is always here. Information on this episode is current up to 3-7-2020. Dr. Frank Wefald: In 1918 we really had a pandemic. Fifty millionContinue reading “Why An Old Technique Might Solve the Covid-19 Crisis”

Stop Politicizing Covid-19!

Episode 159 starts with Dr. Franklin Wefald taking a stand against politicians using the coronavirus outbreak for political advantage. Find it here. All information true as of 2-29-2020. Health outbreaks or viral outbreaks and possible pandemics should never be politicized because you know, the Democrats, the whole election cycle including climate change, especially climate change.Continue reading “Stop Politicizing Covid-19!”

Episode 158: Mitral Regurgitation

James from Raleigh called because he was concerned about a heart valve issue: James: But recently they discovered that I have a bad, real bad leaky valve and the pressure in my heart doesn’t want to work right with my lungs and pushing the blood over to the lungs so they can be re-oxygenated.  TheyContinue reading “Episode 158: Mitral Regurgitation”

Episode 157: Don’t Take Medical Advice from Jim Bakker

Jim Bakker was famous a a televangelist who went to prison for fraud. He’s back, and he is selling a silver based product to combat coronavirus. Dr, Franklin Wefald: I hope that the Lord will reach down and touch Jim Bakker and tell him he’s full of it. Jim is saying that a silver solution,Continue reading “Episode 157: Don’t Take Medical Advice from Jim Bakker”

A Tribute to a Brave Chinese Doctor

Sometimes tragedy can show true bravery. From Episode 156 of Heart Health Radio: The Chinese society wants to keep things quiet. That’s the problem. There is something…I’m half Chinese so I can say this, It’s called saving face and that means not getting embarrassed that there is something wrong. So, they arrested him. The policeContinue reading “A Tribute to a Brave Chinese Doctor”

The Flu is More Dangerous to You Than Coronavirus

From the Japan Times: A second wave of seasonal influenza is taking hold in the U.S. and elsewhere, just as health officials are on high alert for new cases of the novel coronavirus. Many of the symptoms are the same, but when it comes to immediate risk, people should fear the flu more. The CentersContinue reading “The Flu is More Dangerous to You Than Coronavirus”

The Coronavirus: Dr. Wefald Has Actually Been to the Wuhan Market

From Episode 154 of Heart Health Radio: [Click here to listen now.] Dr. Frank Wefald: Well, I’ve been to Wuhan. My mother was from Shanghai. Wuhan is…people don’t realize it’s actually a very important city. It’s on the biggest river called the Yangtze River. It’s were Chairman Mao liked to hang out in the summerContinue reading “The Coronavirus: Dr. Wefald Has Actually Been to the Wuhan Market”