By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 18, 2019
Are you still sold on the idea that whole wheat breads, cereals and pastas are the answer to good health?
I’m not. And I’ll bet your reaction this statement is the same as many of my patients.
“What the heck, Doc,” they say. “My ancestors ate wheat all the time. What’s your problem?”
It’s not ‘my’ problem. It’s everyone’s. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 15, 2019
One of the first things I recommend to all of my new patients is that they transition into a Mediterranean way of eating. But not everyone is sold on the idea.
Many of my first-time patients fall into this category. These are the people who come to me because they are sick, tired and run down.
The biggest problem I find with most of these patients is that they honestly think they’re already eating a relatively wholesome diet. They’re convinced that sugar free beverages, whole wheat breads and cereals, reduced-salt foods and low-fat dairy are good for them. No wonder they don’t feel good! Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
February 1, 2019
Patients come into my office for all sorts of reasons. Their visits can be for almost anything – from chronic and difficult-to-treat conditions to unexpected emergencies or minor health concerns.
But quite a few of these patients, no matter where they fall on the health spectrum, have something in common.
They’re clogged up and can’t poop. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 30, 2019
Sometimes it seems like one of the most difficult tasks I have as a physician is getting certain patients to schedule a colonoscopy.
Some of them are terrified the gastroenterologist will be sloppy. Maybe punch a hole through their intestines. Or do something to cause hemorrhaging or an infection. Perhaps cause some other type of permanent or deadly damage.
Others just don’t want to chug down a foul-tasting liquid laxative and spend all night running to the toilet.
In the end, many of them flat out refuse to take part in the process. And I certainly can’t make them do it! Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 23, 2019
Onions make you cry. Garlic gives you bad breath. And a lot of people don’t even know what a leek or shallot is.
But these are all some of my favorite foods.
I try to save heavy doses of them for weekends when I know I don’t have to see patients the following day.
But I couldn’t resist ordering the garlic and green onion hummus appetizer when I went out to dinner last night. And the wild mushroom soup with roasted garlic was definitely calling my name. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 18, 2019
These days more and more patients are asking me about cannabidiol (CBD oil).
And today I can tell them something I couldn’t a month ago: Hemp-derived CBD oil is now legal in all 50 states!
You can legally buy it. You can legally use it. And no prescription is required. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 16, 2019
Fresh organic blueberries are, by far, one of my favorite snacks.
Most of the time I eat them the same way people eat M&Ms. I just toss a small handful into my mouth, then savor the sweet burst of flavor that explodes when I bite into them.
Some of my patients have noticed this strange little “addiction” of mine. One of my long-time patients even teases me about it… she calls me Dr. Blue-weiss instead of Dr. Blyweiss.
Well I’ll be honest with you. The taste alone is enough to have me hooked on these tiny berries. I might even eat them if they were bad for me.
But they aren’t! Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 11, 2019
Every now and then I meet with a shame-faced patient.
It’s not because they did anything wrong. They just feel like they did something stupid.
I’m talking about R.B, whose daughter rushed her to the emergency room in the middle of the night because she was having chest pains. It turned out to be nothing more than a bad case of heartburn. (They call it heartburn for a reason!)
I’m also talking about J.T. – a big man who experienced severe stomach cramps, excruciating back pain and nausea in the wee hours of the morning. He thought it was food poisoning or a ruptured appendix. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 28, 2018
Although I often recommend that patients take a probiotic supplement, there is nothing better for your gut health than eating fermented foods.
These foods contain probiotics that support a healthy gut, boost the nutritional value of foods and help you absorb those nutrients better.
Eating fermented foods on a regular basis supports immune response, weight management, cardiovascular health, glucose and insulin metabolism, boosts mood and can even help reduce muscle soreness after workouts. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 26, 2018
Every now and then I run across a patient who won’t eat fish. It’s not because they don’t like it. It’s because they’ve read one too many scary stories about mercury poisoning.
I get it. And I agree that all heavy metals, not just mercury, are a problem in today’s society.
However, this may be one instance where avoiding a specific food group for “health reasons” may actually be doing more harm than good.
Seafood is one of your best sources of fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals that promote good health. Regular fish consumption can… Continue reading