Tag Archives: statins

Statin Drugs are a Huge Waste of Money

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

December 4, 2020

You know, I’ve been saying it for years…

And now as the medical community becomes more and more aware of recent well designed studies,they are becoming more and more unified in their thinking on something important… statins.

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

And the news isn’t good.  One study I read recently called statins a “colossal waste of money.”

So, if you are currently taking statins to lower your cholesterol levels, you should read carefully.  Not only have you been misled by clever marketing, but these drugs may actually be putting your health at risk. Continue reading

5 Myths About Testosterone Cleared Up

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

October 26, 2020

The causes of health problems aren’t always obvious. I know this more than most people.

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

That’s because – as a functional medicine doctor – I’m trained to look deep into every issue.  I talk with my patients, learn about their diet and lifestyle, and avoid looking for easy fixes at the bottom of a pill bottle.

So, when I have men come into my office with bedroom issues, I don’t always go with the obvious solution.  Many of these fellas think there must be something wrong with their testosterone levels. Continue reading

If Cholesterol Isn’t the Problem, What is?

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

November 9, 2015

  • Big Pharma strikes while the iron is hot
  • There’s no such thing as “bad cholesterol”
  • Here’s the real problem and what you can do about it

Today, everybody thinks they know what LDL is.

I’m sure you’ve heard that it’s the “bad cholesterol.” It’s what gives you heart attacks. You’ll even hear proponents who believe every adult over a certain age should take drugs to lower it.

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

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Just Say “NO” to Statin Drugs


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

 December 20, 2013

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

  • New instructions will more than double statin drug use
  • Why you don’t want to be caught up in the scam
  • Just say “no” to statin drugs… here’s how

I’m in shock. But I guess I shouldn’t be. It seems like something like this has been coming for quite awhile… Continue reading

New Cholesterol-Busting Drug Hardens Your Arteries

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

 July 05, 2013

The World's Quickest Solution for Ending Prostate and Urinary Misery

This has recently been revealed to be one of the only real breakthroughs in prostate health.

The seeds of a strange fruit (sometimes called "Chinese Apples") hold powerful phytonutrients that are a revolution in prostate health.

In fact, UCLA and Veterans Administration research have now proved this to be true.

Not only that, but it may be the worlds quickest solution for ending prostate misery.

Simply stated, these phytonutrients represent a huge step beyond beta sitosterol, saw palmetto, and other phytosterols alone.

Simply click HERE if you want to have fast prostate relief...restful, uninterrupted sleep...no more constant "urges to go"...enhanced virility...and optimal prostate support for life.

  • Another black eye for the FDA
  • What Merck won’t tell you about their new drug
  • Safer alternatives to lowering cholesterol

I’m not always happy about decisions made by the FDA. But their recent approval of the new drug Liptruzet has my head spinning. Continue reading

This “Miracle Drug” Destroys Your Heart

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

 June 24, 2013

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

  • Eating candy might be healthier than taking this…
  • Would you sacrifice 982 lives to possibly save 18?
  • Don’t let this drug steal YOUR life

I don’t think a day goes by when I don’t have at least one patient ask why I don’t have them taking a statin drug. Continue reading

Fabulous Phytosterols

By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness

Even though antioxidants get the lion’s share of attention when it comes to disease prevention, there is another shining star among plant-derived compounds—phytosterols. Similar in structure and function to cholesterol, these plant sterols benefit both heart and prostate health, and are even linked to a reduced risk of cancer. Continue reading

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

Safer Than Statins

By Bonnie Jenkins

I’m one of those people that drug companies hate. I have higher than optimal cholesterol levels, but I can’t take statin drugs—not that I’d want to! Statins like Lipitor and Crestor come with a bevy of potential side effects including cognitive impairment, weakness, dizziness, headaches, insomnia and muscle pain. Continue reading

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

Stanols vs. Statins

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

By now, I’m sure you know my position on statin drugs—they are dangerous and often prescribed unnecessarily. For my patients with unhealthy cholesterol levels, I often opt for phytosterols as an important part of a safe and effective strategy to bring down both their total and LDL cholesterol. Phytosterols, compounds in plants with chemical structures similar to cholesterol, block food-based cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream. As a result, both phytosterols and dietary cholesterol are excreted out of the body. Continue reading

The World's Quickest Solution for Ending Prostate and Urinary Misery

This has recently been revealed to be one of the only real breakthroughs in prostate health.

The seeds of a strange fruit (sometimes called "Chinese Apples") hold powerful phytonutrients that are a revolution in prostate health.

In fact, UCLA and Veterans Administration research have now proved this to be true.

Not only that, but it may be the worlds quickest solution for ending prostate misery.

Simply stated, these phytonutrients represent a huge step beyond beta sitosterol, saw palmetto, and other phytosterols alone.

Simply click HERE if you want to have fast prostate relief...restful, uninterrupted sleep...no more constant "urges to go"...enhanced virility...and optimal prostate support for life.

Urgent Message About Your Cholesterol Drugs

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

It’s no secret that high cholesterol levels contribute to clogged arteries. It’s also no secret that most doctors rely on potentially dangerous statin drugs to help patients keep their cholesterol under control. Continue reading

The World's Quickest Solution for Ending Prostate and Urinary Misery

This has recently been revealed to be one of the only real breakthroughs in prostate health.

The seeds of a strange fruit (sometimes called "Chinese Apples") hold powerful phytonutrients that are a revolution in prostate health.

In fact, UCLA and Veterans Administration research have now proved this to be true.

Not only that, but it may be the worlds quickest solution for ending prostate misery.

Simply stated, these phytonutrients represent a huge step beyond beta sitosterol, saw palmetto, and other phytosterols alone.

Simply click HERE if you want to have fast prostate relief...restful, uninterrupted sleep...no more constant "urges to go"...enhanced virility...and optimal prostate support for life.