Summary: Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: What are the latest theories on ALS? ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rare disorder that affects a person's nerves and muscles, leading to paralysis and death within a few years. Most theories suggest a viral infection or an autoimmune disease as the cause of ALS. However, there have been a few other theories that have come up within the past decade, including a genetic mutation that allows build-up of free radicals, damaging your neurons and your genes. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.
