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

Here’s a number that will knock your socks off. About half of all U.S. adults – 116 million of us – have high blood pressure.

Good grief! That’s one out of every two people! It’s no wonder blood pressure meds are taken by so many people.

These medications can be a lifesaver when used properly. But they shouldn’t be used long-term as your primary source of blood pressure control. Just like most prescription meds, they come with their own set of problems.

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

Two of the main reasons people avoid sugary foods is to minimize weight gain and maintain healthy blood glucose levels.

What most people don’t realize is that sugar isn’t the only type of food that interferes with your weight and blood sugar.

Let’s say you gave up donuts. We all know they’re loaded with sugar. Then dipped in more sugar. And then topped with more sugar. So giving donuts up is a great place to start.

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

As we age, we reach the point where old bone breaks down faster than it’s being replaced. The result is osteoporosis… weak, brittle bones that break and fracture easily. And it’s not just women who are affected.

Around one in three men over the age of 50 already have low bone mass density. And by age 75, their risk of a hip fracture increases rapidly.

What can you do about it?

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

The biggest fear for women who have survived breast cancer is that it will come back. This is a threat that survivors of all types of cancer face every day.

Sadly, there is no silver bullet to prevent recurrence. However there are things you can do in your life to help lower your risk. You probably already know that weight loss, stress reduction, plenty of physical activity and a healthy diet can all go a long way toward helping you remain cancer free.

But you may not be aware of a few specific foods that can have a big impact on your life when it comes to remaining cancer free.

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

When people reach a certain age, they often think it’s too late to make changes IN their lives that will make a noticeable difference. It’s like they think they have a “best before date” stamped on their foreheads.

But what if you didn’t have an age… didn’t know how old you were? Would that make a difference?

One of my favorite stories is the one of Geraldine Shepherd. She never performed a lick of exercise until she was nearing 60 years of age. Then she became active and started going to the gym. At the same time, she began avoiding foods like beef, processed carbs, foods with preservatives, junk food and sweets.

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

Isn’t it odd how you can hear a song from a single moment in your life, and immediately be transported back into the memory of that place and time? We remember clearly who we were with… what we were doing… how we were feeling. We remember clearly who we were with… what we were doing… how we were feeling.

Music punctuates so many events in our lives.

• It can be as simple as hearing “We are the Champions” and remembering watching from the stands as your favorite sports team brought home the trophy.
• It might be as heartfelt as listening to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and conjuring up your children’s wide eyes on that perfect Christmas morning.
• Or it could be as silly as catching the reggae sound of “Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot” and recalling how much fun you had when you vigorously danced to it on your first cruise.
• … and everything else in between!

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

Do you ever have that weird thing happen where you stand up and get dizzy? A lot of people think it’s because they stood up too fast. But it’s really more a function of your blood flow.

When you sit for a while, gravity causes blood to pool in your legs and feet. Then, when you stand up, more of it flows downward and you briefly have a reduced amount of blood available to your heart in the upper body. So it’s basically a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up.

It’s not uncommon. There’s even an official name for it. It’s called “orthostatic hypotension.”

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

I know people who have tried to go on a raw food diet. And I realize how appealing the concept is. It sounds so “clean” to get living food enzymes and nutrients from raw food. And it is!

Raw fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds are loaded with digestive enzymes and antioxidants. When you eat raw, organic vegetables instead of those that are cooked, you get more firm fiber, which is going to make your gut microbiome healthier.

This makes a raw diet especially appealing if you need to lose weight, since fiber can help you feel full longer so that you eat less. And a more balanced microbiome is great for your health.