Category Archives: General Health

Government Scandal! Are You the Guinea Pig?

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

May 10, 2013

  • This government scandal has my blood boiling
  • Why the USDA says we’re eating “pests” instead of food
  • Just say no to GMO

I very rarely introduce politics into my newsletter articles. I’d much rather leave political discussions to big media experts like Forbes, USA Today and the Washington Times. Continue reading

Is Your Gut Making You Sick?

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

May 03, 2013

  • The “secret society” living in your gut
  • Can THIS increase your risk of stroke, cancer, heart disease and more?
  • Delicious foods that restore a healthy balance

Back in the day, a process called “fermentation” kept our guts happy and healthy. This method of food preservation used healthful bacteria to prevent food spoilage. And it was good for us! Continue reading

“Hidden” Sex Hormone Threatens Your Health

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

April 24, 2013

  • Hormone disruptors that make you sick and fat
  • Is this health threat lurking in your home?
  • 4 ways to lower your risk

Today there’s a health threat that sometimes leaves my patients speechless. It doesn’t matter whether they are male or female. Their jaws almost always drop to the floor when I tell them about it. Continue reading

Top 5 Migraine Triggers

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

April 19, 2013

  • Do you REALLY know the source of your migraines?
  • Five head-pounding triggers you should know about
  • What you should do now…

Today, I thought about a study I read a few months ago. It was an interesting bit of research. Basically, it revealed people aren’t always right about what they believe triggers their migraine headaches. Continue reading

Don’t Pee Your Pants Over This…

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

April 15, 2013

  • Do you have this EMBARRASSING problem?
  • New treatment comes with confusion and memory loss…
  • Or try this instead…

There are some things that are too uncomfortable to talk about… even to your doctor. And overactive bladder is one of them. Many of my patients find it a very awkward problem to discuss. But it’s an even more embarrassing problem to live with. Continue reading

The Link Between Exotic Foods and Inflammation

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

March 25, 2013

  • What do heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s all have in common?
  • Top 3 foods that trigger inflammation
  • Take a tip from the Mediterranean’s

When my regular patients come in for their routine check-ups, they usually key in on a specific health concern. They want to know if their cholesterol, triglycerides and heart health are okay. Some of them are worried about diabetes or cancer. Others have aches and pains they can’t explain. Continue reading

3 Forbidden Treats with Health Benefits

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

March 15, 2013

  • Are these “healthy” food options really your best choices?
  • Think twice before you order that salad!
  • These favorite indulgences might make you healthier

I was talking with a patient today who was very excited with some of the healthy changes he’s been making lately. First on the list: He gave up the cup of black coffee he drank every morning and replaced it with fruit juice. Continue reading

Three Medical Tests You May Not Need

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

March 06, 2013

  • Unnecessary medical treatments kill thousands
  • What you should know about these common tests
  • Take charge and ask the right questions

In the last issue of Advanced Natural Wellness I talked about the over-diagnosis and treatment for both breast and prostate cancer. Today I’m going to touch upon some other diagnostics and treatments often overused in medicine today. Continue reading

The Truth about Mammograms and PSA Testing

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

March 01, 2013

  • Are you being over diagnosed and over treated?
  • Learn the real risks behind cancer screening
  • The absolute best way to beat cancer

Every time I pick up a medical journal, the topics of over-treatment and over-diagnosis grab my attention.

There has been a lot of news on these subjects lately. And I’m glad the medical community is finally taking notice. It’s been a long time coming. Continue reading