Is Running Really That Good for You?

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

May 15, 2020

A lot of gyms are closed these days due to the coronavirus. So it’s no surprise I’m seeing more runners than usual jogging around my neighborhood.

You know, I once thought it’d be good to take up running myself. It sounded like a great idea at the time. I knew I wasn’t getting enough physical activity.

But, somewhere around the second or third week, I wised up. Suddenly, the idea of taking even one more run made my body just ache.

My knees constantly felt sore. My back hurt. And honestly, I felt even worse than I had when I started my running experiment. Continue reading →

5 Heart Threats Your Doctor Never Told You About

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

May 11, 2020

I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables to support my heart health.

In fact, one of my favorite kinds of green smoothies is filled to the brim with fruits and vegetables. I start with some nut milk followed by a generous bunch of spinach or kale.

Then, I’ll stick in some blueberries or my banana along with four pitted dates to get that sweet flavor. I’ll top it off with a tablespoon of chia or hemp seeds and some almond butter. Then, I’ll blend it until it’s smooth and creamy.

This delicious meal doesn’t just satisfy my craving for something sweet. It also goes a long way in providing my body with enough fruits and vegetables for the day. Continue reading →

Can a Virus Give You a Stroke?

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

May 6, 2020

I knew a guy once… 38 years old and he had a stroke. His life was never the same.

My heart always goes out to stroke patients. One minute you’re perfectly fine – the next, you’re waking up in a hospital in complete confusion…if you’re lucky to wake up.

Then the recovery process starts… rediscovering language skills and re-training your body to cooperate with simple movements. Continue reading →

My Top Five Remedies to Slash Viral Symptoms & Duration

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

May 4, 2020

How do you help your body heal from a viral infection?

Ask a family member, co-worker or friend and you’ll get many different “perfect” remedies.

Some folks swear by hot-toddies — a mix of hot water, whiskey, honey and lemon. Others will share a similar recipe with tea and ginger or cinnamon substituted for the whiskey.

One of my patients even claims a snifter of brandy will knock a virus right out of you! Then, another patient likes to chomp down on fresh garlic and onion at the first sign of the sniffles to stop a virus in its tracks. Continue reading →

Feed Your Gut to Feed Your Health

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

May 1, 2020

Remember… “You are what you eat!”

You know, my grandma used to say that all the time. But as a kid, it never made much sense. After all, I didn’t look anything like a broccoli sprout or a banana.

Years later, I learned the original phrase came about in 1825. Its original form was, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.”

Either way you state it, the general idea is the same… what you put in your mouth makes a big difference for what you’re building your body with. Continue reading →

How to Eat In Sync with Your Body Clock

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

April 29, 2020

A recent study in Cell Metabolism confirms what I’ve been telling you for years…

Eating all of your daily meals in a six to eight hour time window can help you beat diabetes and heart disease. It can also get rid of some of that excess fat.

I absolutely love it when medical journals confirm my own observations! Continue reading →

Coronavirus Part 2: Natural Ways to Boost Your Immunity

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

April 22, 2020

These last few weeks have been interesting and unsettling to say the least…

I’ve watched – right along with you – to see how our government and society responds to the COVID-19 crisis. Some very interesting trends are starting to appear…

But first…

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Is Advice to Limit Red Meat Consumption Wrong?

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

April 20, 2020

I’ll never tell my patients to completely give up red meat. But I do caution them…

Once a week you can have some clean free range, organic red meat. More than that and you’re asking for trouble.

Now, recent news headlines are starting to preach a different story. And I don’t like what I’m seeing.

An article recently displayed this controversial headline: “No need to reduce red or processed meat consumption.” The concept has become a media darling. Continue reading →

Wash Your Brain Clean with a Good Night’s Sleep

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

April 15, 2020

For me, getting a good night’s sleep is a serious matter.

That’s why I avoid staying over at other people’s houses whenever possible. I just don’t sleep well… usually because they keep the temperature warmer than I’d like and far above what’s been shown to be an optimal range.

I take this seriously because sleep isn’t just a matter of feeling alert the next day. Good sleep sessions can actually make a long term difference in whether you develop a degenerative brain disease. Continue reading →

5 Ways to Stop Dementia Before it Starts

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

April 13, 2020

Recently the mother of one of my patients passed away. Debbie was understandably upset. She was also confused…

You see, her mom had been in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s disease. Over the years, she had suffered from many other health problems including heart disease, diabetes and even a few bouts with aspiration pneumonia.

So, Debbie was shocked when she received the death certificate and discovered her mother’s cause of death was listed as A) Severe Dementia and B) Failure to Thrive. Continue reading →