By David Blyweiss, M.D.
Lately, there seems to be an endless array of products promising to halt and even reverse the aging process. And some like resveratrol may live up to the hype. Continue reading
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Metabolism 101
By Bonnie Jenkins
How would you like to blaze through calories without sweating at the gym? Most of us would jump at such a plan—and plenty of diet products actually make these promises. But before you start popping the latest diet pill, discover how simply eating the right foods can help rev your metabolism. Continue reading
Omega 3’s and Alzheimer’s Disease
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
My grandfather used to have a saying: “I’ll forget more than you’ll ever know.” It may not have been the nicest thing to say, but it does highlight the fact that, as we age, we do tend to be a bit more forgetful. But when simple forgetfulness becomes serious – forgetting how to use everyday things, like a pencil or the inability to recognize common objects – it may signal early Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Stay Strong As You Age
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Have you ever noticed that people have thinner arms and legs as they get older? As we age it becomes harder to keep our muscles healthy. They get smaller, which decreases strength and increases the likelihood of falling. New research shows why this happens—and what you can do about it. Continue reading
Do This for Super Health Benefits
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of exercise as a way to stay young, healthy and energetic. But if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, here are 6 more reasons why you should get moving: Continue reading
The Secret to A Vibrant Life
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
I’ve discovered that many people believe in the old saying that (to paraphrase Betty Davis) aging is not for sissies. In fact, I’ve heard from more than a few seniors that trying to manage the physical deterioration as they grow older is akin to the little Dutch boy plugging holes in the dike. They bounce from doctor to doctor, racking up a variety of diagnoses, along with an array of prescription drugs to control them. Continue reading
Turn Over A New Leaf
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
We all know how healthful olive oil is. It can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels while raising your HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It can also help keep a lid on blood pressure. It’s also a tasty way to enhance the taste of food. But the olive tree can offer even more to enhance our health. Continue reading
Have A Healthy Thanksgiving
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Before sitting down to write this bulletin, I thought I’d get a jump on planning our Thanksgiving dinner. This year, instead of cooking all of the fat-filled, sugar-ladened favorites, I’m going healthy—lean roast turkey breast, lots of colorful vegetable dishes and whole wheat stuffing. I have a feeling my family won’t notice the difference. Why? Because many of the foods we think of as traditional turkey-day fare are also incredibly healthy! Continue reading
6 Steps to Breaking the New Epidemic
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
Every time I turn on the TV, there’s another show about weight loss!
If it’s not The Biggest Loser, it’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. Now I know—America is overweight—it’s something I see in my practice every day. It’s become the new American epidemic. But I’m not sure exploiting this on television will solve the problem. Continue reading
Why You Should Eat Chia Seeds
Cha-Cha-Cha-Chia
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
When you think of chia seeds, visions of silly heads or animals probably come to mind. These kitschy gifts are so prevalent during the holidays that they’ve practically become a joke. And that’s a shame. Continue reading