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6 Unexpected Ways to Avoid Cancer

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

May 8, 2017

  • What you don’t know about cancer could kill you
  • Kick these cancer-causing foods to the curb
  • 6 unexpected ways to avoid cancer

For the most part, I find that most people think cancer is genetic… just the luck of the draw. So it might surprise you to learn that only about 5-10% of cancers are a direct result of genetics.

All of the others – a whopping 90% to 95% of cancers – are rooted in lifestyle factors. And I’m not just talking about a lifetime of smoking cigarettes or exposure to chemical laden products.

Much of your risk falls well within other areas of your life that you have complete control over.

In fact, what you don’t know about cancer may kill you faster than what you do know about it. Continue reading →

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The Great Potato Debate: Healthy or Not?

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

May 3, 2017

  • The great potato debate: Healthy or not?
  • 3 ways to cut the glycemic load of potatoes
  • Tasty tips for cooking healthier spuds

Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Unfortunately, they’re also starchy and carry a high glycemic load. This means they can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar and insulin—which is quickly followed by a sugar crash.

What we do to our potatoes doesn’t help much either. Continue reading →

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A Fun Way to Sharpen Your Brainpower

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

May 1, 2017

  • Losing your mental edge? Try this.
  • Boosting your brainpower is child’s play
  • Play like you mean it!

As we age we often forget to flex our mental muscles. It becomes much easier to trust in experience than it is to investigate new possibilities and create new challenges. (After all, you know that if you keep doing things the way you always have, you’ll likely get the results you expect.)

However when you continue to do the same things over and over again… when you quit exploring, analyzing and absorbing the data around you… your brain starts to wither.

The problem here is pretty simple. Continue reading →

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Best 12 Fruits and Vegetables Bought Organic

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

April 28, 2017

  • Eat your strawberries… without the pesticides
  • 12 fruits and vegetables best bought organic
  • Which produce is least likely to have pesticide residues?

Strawberries are one of those fruits that almost everyone loves to eat. They’re sweet, juicy and delicious. Plus, they’re chock full of antioxidants that are good for your heart, help normalize your blood sugar, protect your brain and have anti-cancer properties.

But if you’re not buying organic strawberries, you may be wrecking all of the wonderful health benefits that come along with eating them. Continue reading →

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How the Trans Fat Ban Cuts Heart Attacks

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

April 26, 2017

  • Cutting trans fats saves lives
  • Taking a look at the upcoming trans fat ban
  • How to ensure your food is safe from deadly fats

When everyone stopped eating saturated fats and started eating “no saturated fat” foods containing trans fats, it was a monumental disaster.

These fats are deadly. They create high levels of inflammation, lower healthy HDL levels, impair endothelial function and may worsen insulin sensitivity. This makes trans fats a lethal enemy to your cardiovascular health.

But guess what happened when some New York counties banned trans fats from restaurants and other eateries? Continue reading →

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20 Super Healthy Alternatives to Kale

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

April 21, 2017

  • Kale isn’t the only green superfood
  • Here’s what eating more greens can do for you
  • 20 super healthy alternatives to kale

Over the past few years, kale has become the watchword when it comes to green leafy vegetables. It’s the dark green darling of master chefs and foodies across the country. Even McDonalds and Chick-fil-A have gotten in on the act. Maybe you have, too.

But let’s face it. Kale isn’t for everyone.

A lot of people I’ve talked to tell me they’d love to eat it, but just can’t handle the bitter taste. Many of us are genetically “bitter tasters”, so we have a greater taste sensitivity to kale and other greens. Some even feel a little guilty about not working harder to find a way to like it. Others are just tired of it. Continue reading →

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Little-Known Deficiency Contributes to Your Weight Gain

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

April 17, 2017

  • Iodine deficiency contributes to weight gain
  • Why you might have low levels of iodine
  • Simple test can reveal your status

Have you been putting on extra pounds? And does that extra weight refuse to budge… no matter how little you eat or how much you exercise?

While there are many reasons you might be gaining stubborn weight, there’s one that’s often overlooked: Continue reading →

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Want to Live Longer? Eat this Every Day

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

April 12, 2017

  • Beans get a bad rap, but they shouldn’t
  • Plus, they really ARE good for your heart
  • Here are some easy (and tasty!) ways to eat more beans

Beans get a bad rap. They tend to make some people gassy. And if the only ones you’ve ever tasted came out of a can, you probably put your fork down after the first bite. Canned beans taste horrible.

But that doesn’t mean you should give up on beans. They’re one of the healthiest foods you can eat. And when you prepare them correctly, they can be very tasty. Plus, they’re loaded with nutrition.

Whether its black beans, pintos, great northern or navy beans, they’re all high in protein and jam-packed with nutrients like potassium, magnesium, folate, iron and zinc. Continue reading →

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3 Common Meds that can Trigger a Heart Attack

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

April 10, 2017

  • Certain medications could trigger unexpected heart attack
  • Tame your pain without risky NSAID drugs
  • How safe are antacids and allergy meds?

Your LDL cholesterol is perfect. You exercise and eat well. Your blood pressure is just as happy and laid-back as you are.

WHAM! Suddenly it happens!

Your heart starts beating erratically and you feel disoriented. Maybe you experience a sharp pain in your chest, shoulder or back. You might even have a headache that abruptly seems to explode inside your head and trickle down into your body.

The next thing you know you’re rushed into an emergency room at the nearest hospital.

Continue reading →

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Shocker: If You’re Not Eating these Foods, You’re at Risk

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

April 7, 2017

  • If you’re not eating these foods, you’re at risk of early death
  • Your most powerful weapon against the Grim Reaper
  • Eat for your life!

Here’s some startling news for you: Nearly half of all deaths from heart disease, stroke and diabetes here in the U.S. are associated with poor eating habits.

But it’s not just because folks are eating too much bad food. In many cases, they just aren’t getting enough healthy foods in their diet. Continue reading →