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knee pain, reduce knee pain, knee arthritis

Ease Knee Pain Without Drugs or Surgery

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

July 6, 2016

  • Is knee surgery a good option for you?
  • Best way to restore knee function, mobility and flexibility
  • … And shut down arthritic joint pain

If you have arthritic knees, you may think that undergoing knee surgery at some point in the future will fix you up and get rid of that disabling joint pain. It may even be something you’re already considering.

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.

Well, despite popular belief, knee surgery isn’t always your best option. In fact, I seldom recommend it unless it’s absolutely necessary.

You see, awhile back a group of patients with this common knee problem took part in an experiment. All of them went into an operating room and had their knees cut open for surgery. Continue reading

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Allergy Meds Shrink Brain

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

June 29, 2016

  • Over-the-counter allergy meds linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • Are antihistamines shrinking your brain?
  • Here’s how to relieve allergy symptoms… without losing brainpower

I don’t think I know a single person who has never taken an antihistamine. In fact, the use of these over-the-counter drugs is so commonplace that it’s easy to forget that they come with serious side effects.

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.

One of the worst, by far, is their link to the development of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Continue reading

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Antacid Warning: Please Read

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

June 24, 2016

  • Why does this class of antacids harm your health?
  • PPIs are now linked to cellular aging
  • Toss those antacids and youthify your cells

Taking heartburn drugs like Prilosec, Nexium and Pepcid sounds harmless enough. So my new patients who take these kinds of antacids are always surprised when I make it a top priority to get them off of these drugs.

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.

These fall into a class of antacids called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). And they have a terrible effect on your body. Continue reading

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Blood Pressure and Dementia Connection Found

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

June 20, 2016

  • The difference between Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia
  • What does blood pressure have to do with it?
  • How to beat dementia before it strikes

These days, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s is a big concern for Baby-Boomers. But did you know that there’s another common form of dementia called “vascular dementia”?

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.

Now, this type of dementia is different from Alzheimer’s disease.

In Alzheimer’s we tend to see a large number of alterations in the brain. Amyloid plaques and tangles of tau are the hallmarks of this disease. Nerve damage and brain shrinkage often accompany these changes. Continue reading

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Hair Loss and Prostate Problems Go Hand-in-Hand

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

June 15, 2016

•    It’s not testosterone that causes men to go bald
•    Hair loss and prostate problems go hand-in-hand
•    What’s good for your prostate is good for your hair

One of the most frustrating aspects of male aging is hair loss. And this is a problem that doesn’t wait for old age. In fact, about two-thirds of men between the ages of 30 and 50 are already experiencing male pattern hair loss. Some are even younger.

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.

Now, when men come into my office with this condition, there are several common misconceptions.

Some have heard that that clogged hair follicles are to blame. Others have heard just the opposite, that regular shampooing causes their hair to fall out. (If either of these were true, you could grow new hair just by washing your hair more or less often!) Continue reading

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Why Your BMI Doesn’t Matter

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

June 10, 2016

  • Clearing up the confusion about weight and body mass index
  • BMI can’t tell if you’re skinny or fat
  • Waist size is a better predictor of health

These days it’s hard to know exactly what a healthy weight is.

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.

That’s because the media latches on to all sorts of research articles that have entirely different conclusions.

One week you’ll hear that there’s a phenomenon called “healthy obesity”. The next week the news reports are loaded with news about the unhealthy consequences of “skinny fat”. Continue reading

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Strategies to Dodge Antibiotic Side Effects

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

June 8, 2016

  • Never take these drugs unless absolutely necessary
  • The scary side of antibiotics
  • Strategies to dodge the side effects of antibiotic treatment

Some patients insist that they need an antibiotic for their bronchitis or cold – even though these problems are rarely caused by bacteria. Still, there are plenty of doctors who will pull out the prescription pad and satisfy their request.

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.

I’m not one of them.

Now, this doesn’t mean I never prescribe antibiotics. I do. When they’re absolutely necessary! Continue reading

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How to Beat the Biggest Loser Paradox

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

June 3, 2016

  • Biggest Losers unable to maintain weight loss
  • Why rapid weight loss damages your metabolism
  • Slow and steady wins the weight-loss race

You may have seen recent headlines about a new study that shows Biggest Loser contestants aren’t able to keep their weight off. This was a six year follow up study, a real long term study as these things go.

A lot of my patients are concerned by this news. They’re afraid that, after all of their hard work, they’ll become victims of the same metabolic effect that’s plaguing the contestants.

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.

You may have these concerns, too. So today I’d like to clear up a few things for you.

The Biggest Loser study raises many questions… and offers very few answers. Continue reading

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Lose Body Fat to Save Your Liver

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

May 23, 2016

  • Alcohol isn’t the #1 cause of liver disease
  • A fatter belly leads to a fatter liver
  • 15-minutes to a healthier liver and a skinnier you

On a day-to-day basis, you probably don’t think much about your liver… especially if you aren’t a drinker. But what if I told that, these days, the largest percentage of liver disease today isn’t associated with alcohol use at all?

The truth is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) accounts for a whopping three-quarter of all liver disease here in the U.S. It’s so prevalent that some experts are even calling it a pandemic. And for good reason.

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.

About one of every three Americans has it. But it’s a silent disease. So if you have NAFLD you may not even know it until serious problems arise.

This isn’t something to be taken lightly.This is one of those chronic degenerative diseases that we talk about so often. Continue reading

Stomach abdomen pain, aches, digestion

Little-Known Reason for Abdominal Pain

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

May 16, 2016

  • Is it irritable bowel or something else?
  • This bowel problem is running amok
  • What to do when inflammation strikes

If you sometimes experience pain on the lower left side of your abdomen, you might think it’s a slight case of irritable bowel. Maybe it’s gas or something you ate.

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.

Well, there’s another reason for abdominal pain, especially when it generally occurs on the left side. And you probably haven’t heard much about it. It’s called diverticulosis. Continue reading