Little Known Culprit in Heart Attack and Stroke

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

July 19, 2021

I’ve been limiting my intake of meat for quite a while now. But 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.

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.

As tasty as it is, you probably wonder why I don’t eat it more often. Continue reading →

Are Whole Grains a Scam?

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

July 16, 2021

Sure. Eating whole grain bread or whole grain muffins is going to be a better option than eating foods made with refined white flour.

But guess what? A lot of those whole grain foods are only telling half-truths.

Take the phrase “Made with Whole Grains”. What does that really mean? Continue reading →

Is Your Waistline Toxic?

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

July 14, 2021

It’s not only the overweight and obese who are carrying around excess abdominal fat. Even people with a “normal weight” BMI can have excess fat, especially in the abdomen.

There are plenty of names for it. Visceral fat. Intra-abdominal fat. Central obesity. Belly fat.

This type of fat is harmful. It wraps around vital internal organs – like the pancreas, liver, and intestines – and chokes them off. It raises your chances of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and other serious health conditions. It also increases the risk of early death. Continue reading →

What Does Poop Have to Do with Breast Cancer?

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

July 7, 2021

Women with a high risk of breast cancer are in a tough spot. They often hear they should take drugs that help prevent cancer. But many women refuse. The increased risk of blood clots and uterine cancer when taking these drugs is just too high.

If you or a woman you know is in this dilemma, I have some good news for you. You can lower your chances of developing breast cancer on your own.

This is going to sound trite, but it’s true… all it takes is great bowel movements. Women who have three or more movements a day have a 46% decreased risk of breast cancer compared to those who have only one. Continue reading →

Why Everyone Needs a Good Roll in the Hay

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

July 5, 2021

Sex does a lot of good things for people.

Everyone needs to have the feeling that happens during climax – that dopamine release. This pleasure chemical is responsible for the euphoria and satisfaction that floods through the body during the “big event”.

But that wonderful feeling isn’t the only thing that happens. Continue reading →

What to Do Before You Start Taking Blood Pressure Meds

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

June 28, 2021

High blood pressure is subtle. You can’t see it. You can’t feel it. You can’t hear it.

It can quietly damage the body for years before symptoms start showing. And the harm it can do to your health is incredible. Heart attack, stroke, dementia, kidney damage and even sexual dysfunction.

But what really causes high hypertension? Continue reading →

From Your Salad to Your Martini

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

June 25, 2021

In my house, extra virgin olive oil is a mainstay. So are olives, when I remember to buy them.

As nutritional foods, they both have their pros and cons.

Obviously olives are going to have more fiber in them. They have the fiber, plus all of the oil that is contained within the fiber. That’s where you get the olive oil. It’s not as concentrated as it is in extra virgin olive oil, but that fiber is great for your gut bacteria.

My favorite olives are the Castelvetrano’s. They are nice and meaty – not too soft, not too hard, and not so salty. I like to eat a dozen or so each day, as part of a side dish at lunch or dinner, or as a snack. I also like garlic stuffed olives for added benefit. Continue reading →

Put the Brakes on Muscle Loss

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

June 23, 2021

I’m sure you’ve noticed some huge changes in your body as the years go by. Your muscle mass actually began to decrease by 3-8% per decade after you turned 30. This rate speeds up even more after the age of 60.

There’s no doubt about it. As we humans grow older, we tend to lose muscle strength. The medical name for it is sarcopenia.

But what causes that loss? Continue reading →

My Favorite Energy Boosting Foods

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

June 16, 2021

Do you run out of steam before the day ends, or maybe even before it starts?

If there isn’t an underlying health condition involved, there are a lot of different reasons this could happen. You might not be sleeping as well as you should. Maybe you’re not getting enough exercise. Stress can do it to you. So can dehydration.

But sometimes it’s the foods you’re eating. Or not eating. Continue reading →

The Secret Role of Trees in Immunity

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

June 14, 2021

I love being outdoors in areas that have a lot of trees and plants. I instantly feel better. It clears my mind and sharpens my focus. It energizes me.

But it also does something else. It enhances my immune system.

That’s because trees and plants emit natural essential oils known as phytoncides. These are antimicrobial oils that defend the plants from insects, animals and rot. Continue reading →