Category Archives: Diabetes

Why I Never Use Artificial Sweeteners

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

October 10, 2018

Sugar free isn’t always your healthiest choice
Why you should never use artificial sweeteners
The best sugar substitute on earth

There are plenty of places to lay blame for today’s epidemic of obesity and diabetes. And most of them boil down to lifestyle choices.

However, there is one thing that I believe is greatly adding fuel to the problem. It’s a common decision that millions of people make every day in the name of good health.

It’s the conscious choice to opt for artificially sweetened foods and beverages.

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Diabetes Amputation Warning

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Diabetes drug doubles rates of amputation
Why diabetes isn’t necessarily a sugar problem
Your first line of defense against this deadly disease

As a physician, my first line of treatment for all of my patients is to “do no harm”. Like all medical doctors, I took the Hippocratic Oath. And I take it very seriously.

But I have a problem with today’s version of medicine. These days, we doctors are urged to provide treatment in the form of manmade drugs. And in so many cases, these prescription meds are riddled with horrible side effects.

In a recent article on Advanced Natural Wellness, I shared my concerns about the nearly fraudulent practice of prescribing of statin drugs. Today, I want to warn you about one of the most popular diabetes drugs on the market. Continue reading →

What Your Feet say about Your Health

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

December 5, 2016

What causes your hands and feet fall asleep?
Why you shouldn’t ignore tingling or numbness in your extremities
4 tests that could reveal serious health problems

It happens to everyone. You sit too long in one position and a leg falls asleep. Lean on your elbow for a while and your lower arm and hand go numb. As the feeling starts to return, you feel like someone is pricking you with a couple of hundred tiny needles.

It’s uncomfortable for a few minutes, then it disappears altogether.

But what does it mean when it doesn’t go away, if it’s a frequent occurrence… or if those weird sensations are there all of the time? Continue reading →

Stop Diabetes before it Starts

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

February 24, 2016

Your best defense against diabetes
Takes only 15 minutes a day
Here’s how to get started

What are you doing to gain control of your diabetes symptoms… or slash your risk getting it in the first place?

This is a big question, because about 115 million people here in the U.S. are diabetic or pre-diabetic. But a lot of them – and you may be among this group – don’t even know they have blood sugar and insulin problems. Continue reading →

Two Recommendations to Save Your Brain

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

August 21, 2015

This is your brain on diabetes
Why poor blood flow and high blood sugar don’t mix
Two recommendations to save your brain

You probably know several people who have type 2 diabetes. You might even have it yourself. That’s because about one out of every three adults here in the U.S. is a full-fledged diabetic. Continue reading →

Why You Should Love Your Liver

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

October 20, 2014

The enemy lurking in your liver
What is it that makes your liver fat?
Love your liver with these tips

It doesn’t seem that long ago that the only people who had to worry about their liver health were alcoholics. These days, that’s no longer the case. Continue reading →

The Answer Behind My 13% Rule

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

September 12, 2014

Why you should limit meat to 13% of your diet
Charring and grilling poses serious health risks
This is your gut on an animal-based diet

In a recent issue of Advanced Natural Wellness, I talked about the dangers of eating processed meats. Continue reading →

This Is Your Vision on Sugar

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

August 29, 2014

What your doctor forgot to tell you about diabetes
This is what sugar does to your vision
Best ways to protect your sight and independence

My diabetic patients are a real concern to me. That’s because diabetes places everyone at a higher risk of heart disease, nerve damage, kidney problems and even Alzheimer’s. But there’s another health threat many of them find surprising. Continue reading →

Break the Fat Cell Storage Cycle

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

September 06, 2013

Insulin may be at the root of those extra pounds
This vicious cycle locks up your fat cells
The #1 food to control insulin and decrease body fat

This is the second of a 4-part series on hormones. This series will give you a deep understanding of hormones and how they affect belly fat.

In the last issue, we talked about how your hunger hormones, leptin and ghrelin, can lead to increased belly fat and weight gain. Continue reading →

Sugar swings may be robbing your brain power

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By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

July 31, 2013

Is diabetes really “just a sugar disease?”
This is your brain on diabetes
The one-two punch to reverse this vicious cycle

Type 2 diabetes is a problem that really worries me. Almost 26 million people in the U.S. have this disease. Another 79 million people are pre-diabetic. That’s more than one out of every three people! Continue reading →