Category Archives: Alzheimer’s Disease

Can These Weird Tests Predict Alzheimer’s?

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

January 10, 2014

  • An odd mix of peanut butter and famous people
  • The (not so statistically significant) results are in…
  • 4 proven ways to ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s

There have been some interesting “breakthroughs” in the diagnosis for Alzheimer’s and dementia lately. You might have heard of a few of them. They have been plastered all over the news and internet. Continue reading →

The Canary in Your Kitchen

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

August 20, 2012

  • Maybe miners had the right idea
  • Cookware conundrums to consider
  • What you can learn from the lab

When the link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s hit the news, I flashed back to the many mornings my mother scrambled eggs in her well-worn aluminum pans and shook my head. Continue reading →

The Three X Factors in Preventing Alzheimer’s

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

April 27, 2012
Article 3 of 3 in Series

  • Can a lifetime of mercury exposure give you Alzheimer’s?
  • Why your immune system matters more than ever
  • To your brain, stress and Alzheimer’s looks the same

Protecting yourself against Alzheimer’s can feel a little like hiding from the boogeyman. You can’t see it, don’t know where it’s hiding, or when it’s going to pop out and scare you. Continue reading →

Don’t Just Wait for Alzheimer’s to Come Knocking On Your Door

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

April 23, 2012
The second of three articles on Alzheimer’s

  • Assessing your risk for Alzheimer’s
  • The risk factors you can change and the one you can’t
  • Why you should take a pass on the BBQ

We don’t have a definitive cause or a cure for Alzheimer’s yet, which makes it a particularly frightening disease. Especially considering that 1 in 8 older Americans has it. And that number is expected to skyrocket as baby boomers age. Continue reading →

The Surprising Cold Sore Complication

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

April 20, 2012

  • Why cold sores might be more than an embarrassing nuisance
  • The daily supplement that could save you from Alzheimer’s
  • Is it really this simple?

It used to be that a cold sore was no more than a painful and slightly embarrassing blemish that might sprout one on your lips or inside your nose when you get sick, or are under stress. After about a week of discomfort, it’s gone. Continue reading →

Why Lower Blood Pressure Could Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk

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

March 09, 2012

  • Clues emerging on the mystery of Alzheimer’s
  • The connection between hypertension and risk of dementia
  • How to naturally lower your blood pressure

Up until recently, Alzheimer’s has been a complete – and very frightening – mystery. Continue reading →

The #1 Way to Stop Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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

January 14, 2012

  • Alzheimer’s begins much earlier than you may think
  • A surprising way to stop your brain from shrinking
  • Rebuilding your brain from the inside out

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the scariest health concerns imaginable. And the older you get, the more worrisome the threat becomes. Especially if you’ve ever watched a parent or loved one go through the changes and memory loss associated with this disease. Continue reading →

The Best Kept Secret for Preventing Dementia

By David Blyweiss, M.D. Advanced Natural Wellness

Do you ever misplace your keys?  Forget someone’s name?  Pick up the phone and not remember who you were going to call?  “Senior moments” like these may leave you wondering if they are just the beginning signs of something more serious. Continue reading →

Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

What’s your biggest fear when you consider your golden years? If you are like most of my patients, it’s the loss of your mental faculties. It’s a real concern—an estimated eight million people in the U.S. will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2030. But you can reduce the risk, starting today, with just a few simple changes. Continue reading →