By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
September 07, 2014
Some of my patients have been asking about the vaccine for shingles. They’ve seen the commercials for it on TV and want to know if they should get it. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
April 16, 2014
If you have a headache, backache, cold, flu or achy muscles, it’s easy to reach into the medicine cabinet for some Tylenol or Advil. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relievers like these can bring instant relief. And, we’ve been taking them since we were kids. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 23, 2013
Last week I was saddened to hear some news about a local chiropractor
He’s a lively gentleman who tells everyone he meets that he’s not going to retire until he reaches 90. (He just turned 83 this year and still sees patients several days a week.) Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
June 18, 2012
Most people know two things about gout: that you can get it from eating and drinking to excess, and it causes a telltale painful big toe. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, MD
Whether it’s dull or screaming for attention, pain is the body’s signal that something’s wrong.
Maybe your pain is from a disease. Maybe it’s because you’re injured. If you’re lucky, the pain is just temporary and goes away once you’ve healed. But what happens when it doesn’t? Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins
Pain is part of everyday life for far too many people.
According to a study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, people in their 50s who suffer from chronic pain have the physical limitations of pain-free people in their 80s. But limited movement may just be the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
Imagine waking up early after a late night of too much alcohol and no food or water. You’d undoubtedly feel stiff, achy and utterly exhausted. This is what it feels like if you have fibromyalgia. It’s almost like the body has blown a fuse. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
There are a lot of benefits to be gained by using modern technology. But there can be downsides too. One of the most common I see in my practice is carpel tunnel syndrome(CTS). From assembly line workers to writers, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common ailments among Americans today. It can affect anyone who spends long hours doing a repetitive motion, such as knitting or typing on a computer. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
It can keep you up at night and often prevents you from doing the things you love. I’m talking about chronic pain—and if you are one of its victims, it never seems to release its grip on your life. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
If you’re a weekend warrior, Monday morning back pain is nothing new. But living with chronic back pain – when even the smallest movement can be agony – can be debilitating. Continue reading