Dr. Joel Wallach addressed the human body's ability to achieve healing via natural remedies that aid in the recovery from chronic conditions. He suggested that low cholesterol can be worse than high cholesterol because it can lead to the loss of myelin (the brain's white matter), which is essential for brain and spinal cord function. A number of disorders like Alzheimer's involve issues with myelin, and these problems can be decreased or eliminated by avoiding bad foods (such as gluten, sugar, fried foods, and processed meats) and taking essential nutrients, he claimed. Doc Wallach also cautioned against consuming carbonated beverages and advised popping open the can or bottle, leaving it overnight, and drinking it flat in the morning.

Regarding a listener's question about skin tags, he said they can be treated by spraying them with colloidal silver 2-3 times a day, as this condition is sometimes related to viruses. He believes tinnitus or a ringing in the ears is due to osteoporosis in the skull squeezing the cranial nerves, and supplements that support cartilage and joint function like glucosamine can be helpful. Wallach also commented on the issue of obesity, saying he thinks the underlying cause is nutritional deficiencies, "and their bodies are telling them to eat more, looking for that nutrient."