By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
October 4, 2021
How do I prevent Alzheimer’s?
As a physician, this is a question I’m frequently asked. Really, there’s no cut and dry answer. But there are some wrong answers.
When talking about Alzheimer’s, we often refer to amyloid plaques and tau tangles. The common belief is that these are the underlying cause of the disease – and that if you get rid of them, you’ll be cured. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
August 13, 2021
People think arthritis only happens in old people. Ask any 40-year-old with arthritis, and they’ll tell you just how untrue that is. In fact, more than half of adults with arthritis are between the ages of 18 and 64.
The truth is that, even though we often call arthritis an age-related disease, it’s not actually caused by old age. Chronic inflammation, obesity, joint injury, diabetes, heart disease and all sorts of factors come in to play. It’s not just one thing. And it doesn’t care how old you are. You could be 15, 40, 60 or 90. You’re not immune.
So while a lot of people believe the “old-age” myth of arthritis, it’s just not true. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
September 30, 2019
Losing your memory and ability to think is one of the scariest things of all.
So, if you’re in your 50s, 60s, or 70s, you may start to worry every time a memory blip affects your day.
Where did you leave your keys? What was the name of your new neighbor again? How did you forget to go to that dinner you confirmed ?
Oftentimes, these little blips are nothing to worry about. But some of you are concerned Alzheimer’s disease is in your future. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 21, 2019
There is an obvious reason to take good care of your eyes. To protect your vision.
But there is another reason that is equally important. It’s something people don’t hear much about. So it always comes as a surprise to my patients when I tell them this:
“If you want to protect your brain, it’s urgent that you take immediate measures to support healthy vision.”
It sounds crazy, right? But it’s not. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
November 21, 2018
The National Institute of Aging says: “Increasing age is the most important known risk factor for Alzheimer’s.”
Well, that’s just a bunch of baloney.
Alzheimer’s disease is NOT a natural result of aging. Even worse, most of today’s beliefs about the disease are flat-out wrong. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
July 25, 2018
You’ve probably seen the latest news headlines confirming the link between the herpes virus and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This isn’t a new finding, by any means. I alerted you to this unusual connection back in April of 2012.
But until now it hasn’t been widely accepted.
That’s because many medical professionals are still holding onto an outdated theory called the “amyloid hypothesis”. According to this hypothesis, the build up of amyloid plaques in the brain is the driving factor behind Alzheimer’s disease.
However, when Alzheimer’s patients are given experimental drugs to rid them of these plaques, a strange thing happens. While the drugs achieve their goal of reducing plaques, the progression of the disease becomes worse, not better.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
May 25, 2018
Have you ever noticed that certain songs can transport you back in time? Back to a specific moment that evokes a cherished memory?
Or that you can hear a song on the radio that you haven’t listened to for 10 or 15 years and suddenly remember every word, note and nuance of it?
Some music is so familiar and upbeat that you can’t resist tapping your feet and pumping your arms every time you hear it, no matter where you are or what you’re feeling at the time.
And here is something that’s even more amazing. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
October 4, 2017
Alzheimer’s disease has stymied scientists and the medical community for years. And until recently, nobody could really explain what causes it or how to prevent it.
Now a neurologist who is truly forging new ground in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may have some much-needed answers. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
August 22, 2016
If you tend to experience “senior moments” every now and then, you may be worried that it’s a sign of impending dementia or Alzheimer’s. But a brief memory lapse, like wondering where you put down your keys or forgetting an appointment, is a far cry from dementia.
In reality, the first sign of problems to come might not show up as memory problems at all. Instead, they could rear their ugly head in the way of behavioral changes.
This was a big topic at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto. And it may give doctors like me – along with family members – a better way to detect dementia risk earlier than otherwise. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
July 15, 2016
In last issue, I introduced you to Dr. Bredesen’s MEND protocol.
This amazing treatment regimen is the first to show memory loss, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease are all reversible. This is true even in patients who carry the APOE4 gene – a variant that puts them at greater risk of Alzheimer’s.
It’s a personalized program that deals with much more than the brain. That’s because everything going on in your body affects your brain chemistry. This includes the foods you eat, the way your genes are expressed and even the condition of your mitochondria. Continue reading