By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
April 01, 2013
Television commercials for heartburn medications make it sound like everyone should be taking them. Pop your pill in the morning, then run off and eat all of the corn dogs and greasy food you want – without any digestive consequences. Continue reading
December 09, 2012
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
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Now that we’re in December, I have a lot of new patients who are frantic. They missed getting their flu vaccine in October and November, and are wondering if it’s too late to get one. Continue reading
October 03, 2012
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
In This Issue:
If you were about to breathe a sigh of relief that the two worst allergy seasons of the year are passed… think again. Continue reading
August 06, 2012
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
In This Issue:
It never fails. You are finally packed and ready to head off to your summer vacation, when… a-choo…a-choo! A summer cold strikes. Continue reading
February 24, 2012
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
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You might have noticed the headlines around the beginning of the year regarding the FDA setting limits on antibiotic use in livestock. So maybe you got tempted to save a few pennies and start buying conventionally-grown meats. Continue reading
January 23, 2012
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
In This Issue:
Are You Hand Washing Yourself Sick?
About ten years ago, we quietly waged a war against bacteria. We took a surgical scrub called triclosan that had been restricted to the hospital environment since 1972, and started adding it to everything from hand soap and body wash to children’s toys and paint products. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 7, 2011
In This Issue:
What Does Australia Know About The Flu Shot That We Don’t?
Australia is not happy with the vaccination industry. In an ongoing investigation, they have recently discovered that flu vaccine manufacturers knew two years ago that a 2009 vaccination was linked to a high rate of fever – and in some cases seizures – in children. But they neglected to mention it. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
As wonderful as the holidays can be, many of us tend to burn the candle at both ends during this time of year. Adding insult to injury, the holiday season often finds us eating less than healthy meals and shortchanging ourselves in the sleep department. So it isn’t any surprise that our immunity can suffer during the holidays, setting us up for a cold, the flu or something much more serious. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
About this time every year, my patients start complaining about their sinuses. Between changes in the weather and the rise in ragweed, fall is notoriously hard for those with allergies or sinus problems. But if they are looking for a quick fix for their stuffy nose and sinus headache, they’ve come to the wrong place. I’m not a big believer in doling out prescription antihistamines or decongestants. Even over-the-counter sinus and allergies drugs can get in the way of the body’s natural healing response. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Despite the recent snow that blanketed everything east of the Rockies, allergy season is beginning to blossom. And that means the onset of sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, and post-nasal drip for more than 50 million Americans who suffer from allergic rhinitis – better known as hay fever. Continue reading