By Bonnie Jenkins
‘Tis the season for overeating. Yes, I know, it’s hard not to. From the minute that the turkey comes out of the oven on Thanksgiving until the last champagne cork is popped on New Year’s Eve, tasty treats are everywhere. You know the damage these high calorie foods can do to your waistline, but are you aware of the impact they can have on your blood sugar? Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
Cranberries are a favorite accompaniment to most holiday feasts. But if you think beyond that red gelatinous cylinder that is passed with the turkey and dressing, you ’ll find that these little red berries offer up a host of health benefits. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins
We’ve all seen children who have trouble focusing, appear over-stimulated and generally bounce off the wall. But it’s not just kids who find themselves distracted these days. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
The term “disco inferno” may bring back fond memories, but an inferno in your gut certainly won’t have you dancing! I’m not talking about the run-of-the-mill heartburn that happens when you eat too much or too fast. I’m talking about the intense burn that occurs more than twice a week, no matter what you eat. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
What if I told you that there is a devastating illness that masquerades as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and brain cancer? What if this disease could cause meningitis, congestive heart failure, depression, and a host of other psychiatric disorders? You’d probably think it was some rare condition that couldn’t possible affect you. But you’d be wrong. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
If the slightest upset or worry sends your digestive tract on a roller coaster ride, you may be one of the 60 million Americans with irritable bowel syndrome. Eating certain foods, known as “trigger” foods, can just make mattes worse. But getting a diagnosis of IBS can be tricky. Symptoms vary from person to person. And, while sometimes you can link a flare-up to a certain event, other times IBS symptoms can strike out of the blue. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, Advanced Natural Wellness
Bladder infections can be an inconvenient and painful experience, but you have the power to prevent them by making a few simple changes to your diet and daily routine. Even if you have suffered with bladder infections in the past, you can help prevent their recurrence by first increasing your intake of fluids. Because bladder infections are caused by a buildup of bacteria, drinking lots of liquids can be beneficial, since fluid dilutes the urine and helps flush harmful bacteria out. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
In these tough economic times, I hear a lot about healthcare. But no matter what your opinion on the new healthcare laws, the truth is that modern medicine still focuses on disease instead of wellness. In my opinion, that’s simply the wrong approach! Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
It seems like every time I need to take an antibiotic, I’m plagued by some sort of fungal overgrowth. Penicillin inevitably leads to a yeast infection. Tetracycline gives rise to thrush. But, for many people, these pesky troubles are often just the visible signs of a much more insidious problem. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins
If you’ve been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, or know someone who has, then you probably already know that living with this chronic disorder is challenging. Continue reading