A Salad Full of Poison?

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

December 19, 2020

Years ago, I switched to a mainly plant-based diet. Most of the time, this way of eating is very enjoyable.  But, during the winter, it can be a little harder to find my favorite organic fruits and vegetables.

I’m a little particular on this front, because I try hard to keep my weekly dose of poisonous chemicals to a minimum.

And I’m not exaggerating there.  Because every time you venture into the produce aisle, you are surrounded by foods that have been doused in poisonous chemicals… called pesticides. Continue reading →

Is Your Mouth Making You Sick?

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

December 18, 2020

When you start to feel sick, I’ll bet you don’t think about your mouth as the cause of the problem. Well, for one of my friends, that’s exactly what she discovered…

After a routine dental procedure, she began to feel more and more sick.  And the sickness wasn’t just in her mouth.  She felt ill throughout her entire body.

Nothing she tried helped her feel better.  That’s when her doctor finally asked about her recent root canal. Continue reading →

Fool Your Body So It Thinks It’s Not Eating

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

December 9, 2020

Did you ever think about the word “breakfast?”

It actually makes sense.  Every day, when you eat your first meal, you are “breaking” your overnight “fast.”

Most people choose to have this meal in the morning. But some people — like myself — actually wait for much later in the day before they eat. Continue reading →

Hard Health Lessons from a Disney Cartoon

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

December 7, 2020

I love spending time with my grandson.  He’s only 6-years-old, but we have a lot of fun hanging out.

While we’re together, I also do my best to help him learn good habits…

After a recent week of visiting, he knows to climb out of bed each morning and do some light stretching. He even knows to try a few push-ups to strengthen his body before he starts his day…and walking the dog every morning with mom or dad is a given. I just did the circuit with him, my daughter and their golden doodle …1.03 miles in 22 minutes.

During our time together, I learned some lessons too… Continue reading →

Statin Drugs are a Huge Waste of Money

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

December 4, 2020

You know, I’ve been saying it for years…

And now as the medical community becomes more and more aware of recent well designed studies,they are becoming more and more unified in their thinking on something important… statins.

And the news isn’t good.  One study I read recently called statins a “colossal waste of money.”

So, if you are currently taking statins to lower your cholesterol levels, you should read carefully.  Not only have you been misled by clever marketing, but these drugs may actually be putting your health at risk. Continue reading →

Common Gut Viruses You’ve Had Since Birth

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

November 30, 2020

Viruses aren’t always the bad guys…

Recently, I talked about the fascinating ways viruses have actually helped humans over time.

Today, I’d like to tell you about a specific type of virus that lives in your gut microbiome.  Understanding how to manage this virus may be the key to warding off chronic disease.

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3 Food Prep Lessons to Take to Your Next Picnic

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

November 27, 2020

My family used to have huge picnics… truly huge.

Hundreds of my relatives would gather in Pennsylvania to enjoy an enormous spread of delicious food.

At the time, I always loved eating the meals prepared by my aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.  I just worked hard to avoid that potato salad sitting out in the sunshine for three hours straight (you know the one).

But there was one thing I’ve always done that got me a few looks… Continue reading →

This Metal Can Give Your Immune System a Powerful Boost

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

November 25, 2020

When I was a child, I remember peering down into the bottom of my grandma’s milk container.

Sloshing around with the last drops of milk, I could see a curious item… a silver coin.

Now, at the time, I didn’t give this much thought.  It’s just what my grandma did. But today, I understand the brilliance behind her strange habit.

You see, silver has some surprising health benefits!  Let me explain… Continue reading →

Recode Your DNA for a Longer Lifespan

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

November 20, 2020

Have you ever been on a cruise?  What I wouldn’t give for a few days in the sun relaxing in a lounge chair… I love cruises.

In fact, I often give medical seminars to large groups of people while cruising the high seas.  I suppose the attendees like to vacation and learn all at the same time.  Honestly, it’s loads of fun.

I enjoy talking about the most important health topics that affect us all. One of the topics that comes up fairly often is how to prevent aging. Continue reading →

Ways to Recover from Daylight Savings

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

November 16, 2020

Just a few weeks ago, you probably switched your clocks back an hour for the fall.  I say “probably” because there are a few regions of our country like Arizona and Hawaii who ignore this outdated tradition.

And for good reason!  Daylight savings really needs to be changed. Switching the clocks twice each year actually causes some very real health problems.

First, let’s look back at why we change our clocks in the first place… Continue reading →