Allergy Meds Shrink Brain

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

June 29, 2016

Over-the-counter allergy meds linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia
Are antihistamines shrinking your brain?
Here’s how to relieve allergy symptoms… without losing brainpower

I don’t think I know a single person who has never taken an antihistamine. In fact, the use of these over-the-counter drugs is so commonplace that it’s easy to forget that they come with serious side effects.

One of the worst, by far, is their link to the development of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Continue reading →

Antacid Warning: Please Read

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

June 24, 2016

Why does this class of antacids harm your health?
PPIs are now linked to cellular aging
Toss those antacids and youthify your cells

Taking heartburn drugs like Prilosec, Nexium and Pepcid sounds harmless enough. So my new patients who take these kinds of antacids are always surprised when I make it a top priority to get them off of these drugs.

These fall into a class of antacids called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). And they have a terrible effect on your body. Continue reading →

Blood Pressure and Dementia Connection Found

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

June 20, 2016

The difference between Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia
What does blood pressure have to do with it?
How to beat dementia before it strikes

These days, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s is a big concern for Baby-Boomers. But did you know that there’s another common form of dementia called “vascular dementia”?

Now, this type of dementia is different from Alzheimer’s disease.

In Alzheimer’s we tend to see a large number of alterations in the brain. Amyloid plaques and tangles of tau are the hallmarks of this disease. Nerve damage and brain shrinkage often accompany these changes. Continue reading →

Hair Loss and Prostate Problems Go Hand-in-Hand

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

June 15, 2016

•   It’s not testosterone that causes men to go bald
•   Hair loss and prostate problems go hand-in-hand
•   What’s good for your prostate is good for your hair

One of the most frustrating aspects of male aging is hair loss. And this is a problem that doesn’t wait for old age. In fact, about two-thirds of men between the ages of 30 and 50 are already experiencing male pattern hair loss. Some are even younger.

Now, when men come into my office with this condition, there are several common misconceptions.

Some have heard that that clogged hair follicles are to blame. Others have heard just the opposite, that regular shampooing causes their hair to fall out. (If either of these were true, you could grow new hair just by washing your hair more or less often!) Continue reading →

Why Your BMI Doesn’t Matter

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

June 10, 2016

Clearing up the confusion about weight and body mass index
BMI can’t tell if you’re skinny or fat
Waist size is a better predictor of health

These days it’s hard to know exactly what a healthy weight is.

That’s because the media latches on to all sorts of research articles that have entirely different conclusions.

One week you’ll hear that there’s a phenomenon called “healthy obesity”. The next week the news reports are loaded with news about the unhealthy consequences of “skinny fat”. Continue reading →

Strategies to Dodge Antibiotic Side Effects

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

June 8, 2016

Never take these drugs unless absolutely necessary
The scary side of antibiotics
Strategies to dodge the side effects of antibiotic treatment

Some patients insist that they need an antibiotic for their bronchitis or cold – even though these problems are rarely caused by bacteria. Still, there are plenty of doctors who will pull out the prescription pad and satisfy their request.

I’m not one of them.

Now, this doesn’t mean I never prescribe antibiotics. I do. When they’re absolutely necessary! Continue reading →

How to Beat the Biggest Loser Paradox

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

June 3, 2016

Biggest Losers unable to maintain weight loss
Why rapid weight loss damages your metabolism
Slow and steady wins the weight-loss race

You may have seen recent headlines about a new study that shows Biggest Loser contestants aren’t able to keep their weight off. This was a six year follow up study, a real long term study as these things go.

A lot of my patients are concerned by this news. They’re afraid that, after all of their hard work, they’ll become victims of the same metabolic effect that’s plaguing the contestants.

You may have these concerns, too. So today I’d like to clear up a few things for you.

The Biggest Loser study raises many questions… and offers very few answers. Continue reading →

Lose Body Fat to Save Your Liver

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

May 23, 2016

Alcohol isn’t the #1 cause of liver disease
A fatter belly leads to a fatter liver
15-minutes to a healthier liver and a skinnier you

On a day-to-day basis, you probably don’t think much about your liver… especially if you aren’t a drinker. But what if I told that, these days, the largest percentage of liver disease today isn’t associated with alcohol use at all?

The truth is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) accounts for a whopping three-quarter of all liver disease here in the U.S. It’s so prevalent that some experts are even calling it a pandemic. And for good reason.

About one of every three Americans has it. But it’s a silent disease. So if you have NAFLD you may not even know it until serious problems arise.

This isn’t something to be taken lightly.This is one of those chronic degenerative diseases that we talk about so often. Continue reading →

Little-Known Reason for Abdominal Pain

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

May 16, 2016

Is it irritable bowel or something else?
This bowel problem is running amok
What to do when inflammation strikes

If you sometimes experience pain on the lower left side of your abdomen, you might think it’s a slight case of irritable bowel. Maybe it’s gas or something you ate.

Well, there’s another reason for abdominal pain, especially when it generally occurs on the left side. And you probably haven’t heard much about it. It’s called diverticulosis. Continue reading →

5 Personal Care Products Lurking in Your Bathroom

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

May 11, 2016

•   What’s hiding in your shampoo, deodorant, soap and shaving cream?
•   Watch out for these common estrogen mimics
•   How to keep hormone-busting chemicals out of your personal care products

When it comes to your health, your bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in your house. And it’s not the germs from your toilet bowl that I’m talking about.

Rather, it’s all of those personal care products you have in your hiding in your medicine cabinet, filling your shower rack and littering your bathroom counter. Soaps, shampoos, deodorants, lotions, shaving cream… they all present a bigger threat to your health than you would imagine.

Sure, all of that stuff makes you smell great and look good. But have you ever read the labels on some of those products?

If so, I’ll bet you found a lot of words you can’t pronounce, let alone spell. And many of those long, tongue-twisting ingredients come with horrible side effects.
Continue reading →