By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 18, 2015
Now that the holidays are in full swing, I’ll bet you’ll find yourself under a sprig of mistletoe a time or two over the next couple of weeks. You might even get a few pecks on the cheek.
But mistletoe isn’t just for kissing. It also shows great hope as a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 14, 2015
Now that holiday party season is in full swing, alcohol is flowing more freely than at any other time of the year.
That’s why I’ve been cautioning my patients to drink responsibly and stay off the roads if they’ve had too much. I’ve also been taking the time to explain alcohol’s two-faced nature.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 11, 2015
Back when microwave ovens first came out, my Mom absolutely refused to have one in her kitchen. She intuitively knew that they were bad news. She just didn’t know why.
But these days even folks like my Mom, who originally distrusted microwaves, are happily “nuking” food in their own kitchens.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 4, 2015
Aging…You can’t avoid it, but you can slow it down.
One of the most compelling scenarios of aging is called the triage theory. And it’s one that makes a lot of sense to me.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
November 30, 2015
Don’t you hate it when digestive problems – like bloating, gas, diarrhea and abdominal pain – ruin your day? And if it happens on a regular basis, then you’ve probably spent more than your share of days feeling miserable.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
November 27, 2015
The other day a patient came in and told me that every time he tries to go to sleep, his legs start “trying to dance like Elvis.” In medical speak, I interpreted that to mean he’s been experiencing symptoms of restless legs syndrome, or RLS. And I was right. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
November 23, 2015
Okay, it’s official. Thanksgiving is just a few days away, which marks the start of the holiday season.
Over the next five or six weeks, you’ve got all sorts of shopping and partying to do. At the same time, you still have to keep regular work hours and take care of the home front. This is all very exciting, but it’s also very stressful.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
November 7, 2015
Do you wake up in the morning feeling exhausted?
Maybe anxiety is gnawing at you or your heart seems to beat a little too fast. And what about that muscle pain…or maybe that skin problem that won’t seem to go away?
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
November 4, 2015
When you have a tooth that’s decayed or infected, dentists are quick to send you off for a root canal. If you’ve never had one before, it’s a procedure where the nerve and pulp are removed from the inside of your tooth. Then, the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
October 28, 2015
If stress has you off your game, you probably already know that you should be getting plenty of exercise and sleep. Deep breathing exercises and meditation are helpful, too.
But there’s something I find many people do when they’re over-stressed…and it may be doing more harm than good.