By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
Maybe you’ve noticed when I talk about eating soy, I always tell you to choose organically grown soy. There’s a reason for that.
Most of the soy grown in the U.S. these days has been genetically modified—and it’s a big deal. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
If you’ve checked into the hospital lately, you may have been tested for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a.k.a. MRSA. The reason hospitals are so concerned is because MRSA is caused by a type of bacteria that’s become resistant to the antibiotics commonly used to treat ordinary staph infections. And that can be deadly. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Goji Berries.
I go to a lot of conferences and tradeshows designed to publicize scientific breakthroughs and hot new natural products. I love poking around at these events, and I usually find something noteworthy. The last natural product show I went to had an array of natural foods and supplements. But one ingredient seemed to really stand out. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
If you’ve ever been to Vegas, you’ve probably treated yourself to one of the many all-you-can-eat buffets. And, you’ve probably been sorry you did. Overeating can lead to abdominal cramps, bloating, and gas – commonly called indigestion. Even if you escape these symptoms of gluttony, a large meal can make you feel fatigued and lethargic. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
I’m one of those people who expects the holidays to be perfect—think Norman Rockwell or Martha Stewart. And, of course, it never is. But one thing that I can always count on is stress. Between the shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking, decorating and holiday parties, the season can leave me positively frazzled! Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, Advanced Natural Wellness
With spring fast approaching, allergy sufferers are beginning to gird themselves for yet another season of misery.
If you suffer from allergies, your immune system mistakenly perceives common substances, such as particles of pollen or dust, as dangerous foreign invaders. Your mast cells overreact by releasing histamines and other substances that trigger a flood of inflammatory compounds and mucus. The result is the all-too-familiar sneezing, congestion, postnasal drip and itchy, watery eyes. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
With the heat wave that recently swept across much of the country, it’s hard to imagine that winter is almost here. But, as the weather turns chilly, I can expect to see an increase in patients complaining of upper respiratory symptoms. That’s not surprising since the common cold is the leading cause of doctor visits in the United States. But when those symptoms hit—congestion, sneezing, coughing and a sore throat—most patients want fast relief. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
The pain of a headache can be so intense, you aren’t able to think straight. Sound, light, and even moving can be pure agony. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
You may have heard of genetically modified plants – corn and soybeans are the most common. But did you know that genetically engineered (GE) animals are on their way to a supermarket near you? And if the FDA has its way, consumers won’t know if the foods they buy are from GE animals or not. That’s because, just like it did with plants, the FDA didn’t include labeling requirements in the recently drafted guidelines for foods that come from GE animals. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
If you’re planning to ring in 2011 with a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage, you might be wondering about those highly touted claims that alcohol is good for you. Continue reading