By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 31, 2020
When a new drug hits the market, I usually hear a flurry of chatter among my patients.
They see the commercials, talk to friends who’ve received prescriptions, and wonder if this new pill might be the key to their own problems.
My response – however – is always the same… “Let’s wait!”
Why the caution? Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 27, 2020
There’s a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck I’ll bet you never think about…
But just like your heart, lungs, liver and other organs, it’s something you should be taking good care of.
This little gland – the thyroid – pretty much rules your body. And when it slows down, so does everything else. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 24, 2020
Unless you’re a vegan or vegetarian, I’ll bet you enjoy sitting down to eat a nice beef tenderloin, prime rib or rack of lamb every now and then.
While I’ve been limiting my intake of meat to around 10% of the plate every two or three days, I still enjoy it on occasion.
My absolute favorite is grass-fed New Zealand lamb. I pierce the top of the meat with a series of holes and fill each opening with a clove of garlic. Then, I cover the entire thing with organic ketchup to keep it moist and pop it into the oven.
Oh my word! It’s absolutely delicious. The garlic caramelizes, the ketchup keeps it moist and gives it a little shell. When you slice into it, the meat’s soft, rich, delicious and moist. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 22, 2020
Last week, I helped my 5-year old grandson learn some healthy new habits. After doing his morning stretches, I taught him how to drop to the floor for a set of push-ups and sit-ups.
I did the exercises right along with him and — hopefully — that will start him off well.
Many of my patients could learn something here. I say this because you start to lose muscle when you’re in your 30s. And clear signs of physical decline can often be seen by the time you hit your 50s. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 15, 2020
Every once in a while, I’ll get an irresistible craving for chocolate. So, I head to my freezer and pull out my favorite little bag of Ghirardelli dark chocolate squares with raspberry.
I peel off the foil wrapper and nibble slowly around the edges of the square, letting the chocolate slowly melt on my tongue. Then, I bite into the delicious and gooey raspberry center.
Just one or two of these little delights is really all I need to make my craving go away. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 13, 2020
I recently made a visit to my dermatologist. Sitting in the exam room, she remarked, “Oh, you’ve got some color there.”
“Yeah,” I replied with a grin. “I’m working on my tan.”
What came next was a lecture on the dangers of spending too much time in the sun. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 10, 2020
I learned a while ago that I can’t handle red tomato sauces for dinner. The acidity in foods like pizza and pastas just doesn’t agree with me anymore.
So, when indigestion or acid reflux strikes, I find immediate relief with two Alka-Seltzer tablets.
‘Plop, plop, fizz, fizz’… the bicarbonate in these little tablets has provided relief for hundreds of years. It’s actually healthy! Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 8, 2020
Medical errors can be scary…
A few years ago, I was in the ER with my friend because he was having a week of increasing lower abdominal pain and constipation. It was below his belly button and a little bit to the left. With his family history and after a quick exam, I was confident I knew his problem.
This was a clear case of diverticulosis — a dangerous condition where marble-sized pouches in the colon collect stool, bacteria, and undigested food particles.
So, I sat with my friend for five long hours waiting for the ER doctors to do their job. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
January 3, 2020
“Sometimes you feel like a nut… sometimes you don’t!”
This jingle immediately comes to my mind when I think about nuts. But in all seriousness, I do love nuts.
My days here at the clinic can be pretty hectic. And like many people, I don’t always have enough time to sit down and eat a meal at lunch.
On days when that happens, you’ll often find me munching on a handful of almonds, walnuts, or cashews. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
December 30, 2019
You had a fun night with friends and drank a few glasses of wine. It’s an early day tomorrow. So — without thinking — you pop a few Tylenol and head off to bed.
When you wake up, you’re in a hospital hooked up to IVs with life-threatening liver damage due to a drug overdose.
Liver damage… due to Tylenol? Absolutely. Continue reading