By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
If you’re feeling more stressed out than usual, join the club. Many of my patients report that they are feeling more stressed than ever thanks to the economy, job losses, even relationship issues. But what if I told you that your stress level could go from 300 to 0 simply by taking a daily dose of magnesium? Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
If you hear the term liver disease, you probably have visions of an alcoholic who has spent years taxing his or her liver with copious amount of liquor. If so, you might be surprised that many people who don’t even drink can find themselves suffering from a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
I love Indian food—the tandoori, the savory lentil and chickpea dishes, and especially the pungent curries. But, along with the complex and exotic flavors, many Indian dishes pack a powerful health punch, thanks to the spice tumeric. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
It might begin with a little gas or bloating. Or perhaps your favorite foods suddenly start disagreeing with you. Sometimes eating anything at all can cause cramping and heartburn. Over time, you might even develop chronic unexplained diarrhea or constipation. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
Bad habits. It’s a rare person that doesn’t have at least one. Even people who try to eat healthfully and exercise can find themselves dependent on less-than-good for you substances. Unfortunately, some bad habits are more harmful than others. The worst offenders? Caffeine, sugar and nicotine. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
After a recent bone density scan, my doctor delivered the bad news. It turns out that I have osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis. Not surprisingly, the next words out of the doctor’s mouth were “Do you take calcium?” Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
What do garlic, glutathione, N-acetyl cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid and MSM have in common? Sulfur—a compound that helps the body in a variety of ways, from maintaining healthy joints to boosting the immune system. It’s so important that it is found in every cell of the body. Many amino acids (protein building blocks), vitamins, and minerals also contain sulfur. But, as important as sulfur is to good health, it’s not a topic of hot discussion—and that’s a shame. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
Mainstream media thrives on fear, especially if it involves a health scare. I was reminded of this after a recent copy of Consumer Reports landed on my desk warning readers of The 12 Most Dangerous Supplements.
The article profiled several consumers who took tainted or overhyped supplements that sent their bodies into dramatic disarray. The Consumer Reports story says the 12 dietary supplements have been linked by clinical research or case reports to cancer, coma, heart problems, kidney damage, liver damage, even death. So what are these 12 perilous supplements? Most are herbs and compounds you’ve probably never even heard of—aconite, bitter orange, chaparral, colloidal silver, coltsfoot, comfrey, country mallow, germanium, greater celandine, kava, lobelia and yohimbe. Aconite? Coltsfoot? Really? Some of these, like country mallow aren’t even allowed to be sold in the United States! Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
The heart healthy habits I normally recommend involve getting more exercise as well as trading in fatty, sugary foods for fresh fruits and vegetables. But there’s one sweet, decadent food you may have heard about that boasts high levels of the antioxidants that help keep your heart strong. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
Everyone knows that water is essential to life-and that our bodies are made up of 70% water. But there’s a lot about water that’s, well, pure myth.
The truth is, much of what we think we know about H2O is nothing more than guesswork. Continue reading