By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
September 8, 2021
I love Sunday afternoons. I’ve got all of my weekend errands and chores out of the way. The dishes are washed, the sheets are clean and I can finally settle in and just relax with a good book.
We all have moments like these. We feel good. We’re relaxed and happy.
But what happens when you’re having one of these comfortable moments – or any other kind of moment – and suddenly feel a weird flutter in your chest? Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
August 27, 2021
When it comes to cholesterol, mainstream medicine has it all wrong. LDL cholesterol isn’t the “bad guy”. In fact, it’s not even cholesterol. Neither is HDL.
People don’t get that.
You ask them what their cholesterol is and they say “Oh, my HDL is this or my LDL is that”. Those things are not cholesterol. They’re proteins – either low-density lipoproteins to carry cholesterol from the liver to peripheral arteries or high-density lipoproteins that carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver to be recycled. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
July 19, 2021
I’ve been limiting my intake of meat for quite a while now. But I still enjoy it on occasion.
My absolute favorite is grass-fed New Zealand lamb. I pierce the top of the meat with a series of holes and fill each opening with a clove of garlic. Then, I cover the entire thing with organic ketchup to keep it moist and pop it into the oven.
It’s absolutely delicious. The garlic caramelizes, the ketchup keeps it moist and gives it a little shell. When you slice into it, the meat’s soft, rich, delicious and moist.
As tasty as it is, you probably wonder why I don’t eat it more often. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
April 7, 2021
When most people think of a heart attack, they imagine a scene on TV where a guy clutches at his chest and stumbles to the ground.
That’s not reality. It’s a television dramatization.
Many people having a heart attack only experience a minor discomfort in their chest, sometimes none at all. You might just have pain in the jaw, neck, shoulder or arm. It might feel like your heart is beating out of your chest. Nausea, shortness of breath and sweating could all be symptoms, even if there is no chest discomfort. And yes, in some cases it might feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 3, 2021
“Hey, did you hear about Charlie? He was out shuffling snow yesterday and dropped dead from a heart attack… right in his driveway!”
Sadly, each winter, some version of this story will make its way through your community. That’s because people don’t always respect the very real heart dangers that come with shoveling snow.[1]
Lucky for me, I don’t have to deal with it in my sunny home of Florida. But, believe me, I’ve shoveled my fair share of driveways growing up farther north.
Honestly, shoveling snow is just as hard as running full speed on a treadmill. So, many people with a gung-ho attitude end up pushing themselves too hard. Each year, snow shoveling is responsible for 1,647 cardiac-related deaths.[2] Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
August 7, 2020
Years ago, I had an elderly southern woman as a patient. One of her favorite expressions was “I’m madder than a wet hen.”
Well lately, I’ve also been feeling “madder than a wet hen!”
Want to know why? Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
August 5, 2020
If you read my recent article about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), you know it’s not a magic fix.
In fact, most problems with bedroom performance can actually be traced back to heart disease rather than testosterone deficiency. And using TRT actually increases your risk of cardiac disease.
It’s bad news all the way around. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 24, 2020
There are very few times when I’m in total agreement with the FDA…
But when it comes to the dangers of low-dose aspirin as a way to prevent heart attacks, we finally see eye-to-eye.
One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, “Is baby aspirin good for my heart? Should I be taking it every day?” Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 24, 2020
Unless you’re a vegan or vegetarian, I’ll bet you enjoy sitting down to eat a nice beef tenderloin, prime rib or rack of lamb every now and then.
While I’ve been limiting my intake of meat to around 10% of the plate every two or three days, I still enjoy it on occasion.
My absolute favorite is grass-fed New Zealand lamb. I pierce the top of the meat with a series of holes and fill each opening with a clove of garlic. Then, I cover the entire thing with organic ketchup to keep it moist and pop it into the oven.
Oh my word! It’s absolutely delicious. The garlic caramelizes, the ketchup keeps it moist and gives it a little shell. When you slice into it, the meat’s soft, rich, delicious and moist. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 16, 2019
Do you know where the word “hysterical” comes from?
Well, it’s actually from the Greek word hystera — which means uterus. So, anyone who is labeled hysterical is basically being blamed for having a uterus.
I’m sure some of you women are feeling a little angry after reading that.
And I don’t blame you. Continue reading