Why You Shouldn’t Ignore the Fungus Among Us

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

September 2, 2020

Let’s take a moment and talk about a staple ingredient in my kitchen… mushrooms!

Mushrooms are really great.  I toss them into my omelets and frittatas and chop them up for my soups, stews and stir fries. They’re also a tasty addition to salads and veggie wraps or can be used as toppings for meats and fish.

In fact, I use them so often it shocks me when others don’t. Many of my own patients say they don’t eat mushrooms regularly. Continue reading →

So You Think Italian Food is Bad for You…

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

August 28, 2020

My first trip to Italy was a real eye opener. And I want to tell you all about it. But first, I have a question for you.

What’s your favorite Italian food?

Is it pasta smothered in tomato sauce, meatballs and cheese? How about chicken parmesan? And, of course, neither of these would be complete without a giant slice of buttery garlic bread! Continue reading →

Yes, MSG is Still Bad for You

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

August 26, 2020

When food scientists work in their labs, they’re not making food that is good for you.  Instead, they’re usually focused on money.

That’s because the right combination of fat, salt, sugar and acid will make your taste buds demand you keep eating and eating… buying and buying.

It’s something that has disgusted me for years.  And it’s one of the main reasons why I push so hard for people to eat a healthy rainbow diet rather than highly processed foods. Continue reading →

It’s Time to Add More Heat to Your Life

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

August 19, 2020

There’s a misconception about hot and spicy foods.

Some people think they’re dangerous – that they’ll actually burn the linings of the esophagus and stomach. For years it was believed foods like hot peppers and curry were the culprits behind ulcers.

A lot of folks still hold to this line of thinking. In fact, I run into them on a daily basis. They avoid anything with a little heat in it. Continue reading →

Why Your Knee Pain is a Crying Shame

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

August 17, 2020

I’m always sympathetic when new patients come hobbling into my office with “bad knees”.

Believe it or not, it’s not just senior citizens who have this gripe. People from all age groups suffer knee pain.

In fact, here in the U.S., the number of people between 45 and 64 years of age who have symptoms of knee arthritis is nearly identical to those 65 and older. Continue reading →

I’m not eating this, are you?

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

August 14, 2020

It’s 11am and you’re at the office.  That’s when the chatter begins…

“Do you want Chinese again today?”

“Oh no. Let’s order Mexican instead.”

“Hey guys! Janie says she’s running out for salads.”

“Oh! That sounds good.  Does anyone remember today’s soup-of-the-day?”

In my younger days I was always on board for these lunch fiestas. What followed was a lunch room filled with delicious food from the local restaurants. Continue reading →

Here’s Why I would Never Eat a Veggie Burger

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

August 10, 2020

Some days, it feels like big food companies make my job nearly impossible.

Most recently, I’ve been flummoxed by those vegetable- or plant-based meat replacement products. They’re being produced, distributed, and marketed by popular restaurants in a really big way.

Just look at the Impossible Whopper from Burger King or the “Beyond Meat Fried Chicken” sold by KFC. Our grocery stores are filled with these fake foods and thousands of people are being fooled. Continue reading →

I’m Madder than a Wet Hen over Prescription Omega-3s

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

August 7, 2020

Years ago, I had an elderly southern woman as a patient. One of her favorite expressions was “I’m madder than a wet hen.”

Well lately, I’ve also been feeling “madder than a wet hen!”

Want to know why? Continue reading →

Common Heart Drug Zaps Testosterone

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

August 5, 2020

If you read my recent article about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), you know it’s not a magic fix.

In fact, most problems with bedroom performance can actually be traced back to heart disease rather than testosterone deficiency.  And using TRT actually increases your risk of cardiac disease.

It’s bad news all the way around. Continue reading →

Bedroom Problems Aren’t Always Testosterone Problems

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

July 29, 2020

Will testosterone replacement therapy fix your bedroom issues? A lot of men who visit my office sure seem to think so.

They come in thinking it will help their performance issues – even when they have no idea of their actual testosterone levels.

Well guess what? Continue reading →