Category Archives: General Health

12 Tests That Could Save Your Life

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

November 25, 2013

  • Do you really need a stress test, EKG, colonoscopy and more?
  • What to ask before agreeing to invasive testing
  • 12 simple, non-invasive tests that can fill in the blanks

When a new patient walks into my office, they are often surprised at how easy their first exam goes. Continue reading →

This Isn’t Your Mom’s Thanksgiving Day Spread

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

November 20, 2013

  • Eat like a Pilgrim this Thanksgiving
  • Did the Pilgrims really eat corn, cranberries and pumpkin pie?
  • Mimic your ancestors for a feast that can’t be beat

As a kid I always looked forward to Thanksgiving Day. Continue reading →

The Best Winter Foods

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

November 13, 2013

  • Inferior winter produce comes with a hefty price tag
  • Fresh seasonal foods to delight your taste buds
  • Create hearty and healthy meals all winter long

These days you can buy produce any time of the year. But even though it’s on your grocery store shelves, it doesn’t mean it’s fresh and bursting with nutrition. Continue reading →

Stop Strokes Before They Happen

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

November 11, 2013

  • What to expect after a stroke
  • Gene mutation increases risk
  • This high-fat diet can prevent disaster

The idea of experiencing a stroke is very scary. And it’s not just that a stroke can kill you. It’s that it might not. Instead, it could leave you unable to talk, walk or function. Continue reading →

Sushi, Cigarettes and a Glass of Water…

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

November 01, 2013

  • Toxic heavy metals attack both the rich and poor
  • Sushi and cigarettes pave the way to poor health
  • Quick and easy ways to zap this threat

I have a wide variety of patients. Some of them are what you would call “well-off.” Others not so much. But when it comes to patient treatment, they all get the same battery of blood work and testing. Continue reading →

Sly Senator Wants to Steal Your Vitamins

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

September 16, 2013

  • Sneaky attacks may limit your access to dietary supplements
  • Big Pharma pays FDA to get drugs on the market
  • Fight for the freedom to control your health

If you value your right to purchase, take and reap the benefits of nutritional supplements, take notice! Continue reading →

Clearing the Confusion Around Tricky Food Labels

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

August 19, 2013

  • What does lower sodium REALLY mean?
  • 5 labeling deceptions that rob your health
  • This sneaky trick disguises sugar content

Today I felt like the Grinch when I had to tell a patient her “healthy” eating habits were anything but healthy. And it wasn’t entirely her fault, either. Continue reading →