By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
March 30, 2020
I have a medical history taking habit I can use with some new patients…
Let’s say they’re about 20-years-old… they’re having trouble with certain foods and dealing with off and on intestinal pain, frequently with diarrhea, occasionally with a bit of blood in the toilet bowl.
In no time at all, I can start making a few assumptions about their early childhood… Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
March 20, 2020
I once knew a guy, a healthcare executive, who had a terrible stroke. He was only 38 years old and was left with half his body paralyzed.
It was a sad situation to say the least.
But it wasn’t all just chance. The guy smoked, he ate lots of meat and non-foods like twinkies (this was back in 1983) he didn’t sleep well, and I don’t believe I ever saw him move much from behind his desk.
And he’s just one of the many poor folks who have their lives permanently changed or ended by this condition. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
March 16, 2020
What is going on with coffee these days? Have you noticed this too?
I went into a local Starbucks the other day and I was mystified by the menu…
All around me, people were placing orders for things like café mocha, caramel macchiato and cinnamon dolce latte. Other words like “whip”, “pump”, “syrup” and “non-fat” were being tossed around at high speed as the baristas whirled behind the counter.
Tall paper cups with names marked in black were lined up on the counter for customers to grab on their way out the door.
I just shook my head in wonder…
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
March 11, 2020
Let me tell you about my nightly dinners…
Walking into my home, you’ll hear some upbeat music from an artist like Caro Emerald drifting from my stereo system.
Then, you’ll enter my kitchen. It’s a cheerful place with warm colors and everything neatly organized. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 21, 2020
When it comes to drug dosages, one size does NOT fit all…
Now, I could go on-and-on about how over-prescribed we are these days. If you’ve been a longtime reader, you know the side effects from medications can be extremely harmful to your health.
So, hopefully, you’re working with your doctor to lower your doses – and eventually eliminate them altogether. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 17, 2020
There was a Disney movie I once saw that really struck me…
It was called Wall-E and it showed humans in the future riding around on mechanical wheelchairs – too unhealthy, overweight, and weak to move around on their own two legs.
Well, you’ve heard the old saying – “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” That really holds true even today. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 5, 2020
You know, I actually met Suzanne Somers one time…
The woman is 75 years old and she’s absolutely radiant! Full lush hair, great skin – and if you believe it – her and her husband are sexually active all the time.
Wanna know her secret? Balanced hormones.
This may be an issue you’ve given consideration… Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 31, 2020
When a new drug hits the market, I usually hear a flurry of chatter among my patients.
They see the commercials, talk to friends who’ve received prescriptions, and wonder if this new pill might be the key to their own problems.
My response – however – is always the same… “Let’s wait!”
Why the caution? Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 27, 2020
There’s a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck I’ll bet you never think about…
But just like your heart, lungs, liver and other organs, it’s something you should be taking good care of.
This little gland – the thyroid – pretty much rules your body. And when it slows down, so does everything else. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 15, 2020
Every once in a while, I’ll get an irresistible craving for chocolate. So, I head to my freezer and pull out my favorite little bag of Ghirardelli dark chocolate squares with raspberry.
I peel off the foil wrapper and nibble slowly around the edges of the square, letting the chocolate slowly melt on my tongue. Then, I bite into the delicious and gooey raspberry center.
Just one or two of these little delights is really all I need to make my craving go away. Continue reading