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How the Government Wastes Money on Medical Research
Ten proposals that should be employed to reduce or eliminate this wasteful government spending. Years ago a United States Senator named William Proxmire from Delaware used to host an awards event he called the Golden Fleece Award. It was an[...]
1 out of 2 Americans Over 65 are Considered Disabled
Preventative care is a new focus that is beginning to overtake modern American medicine. American health care has historically been focused on repairing your health after you have broken down. Doctors have been trained to recognize symptoms and to treat[...]
Hysterectomy – Three Questions You Should Ask
Topics to consider and understand when planning your Hysterectomy. In our last Healthcast we discussed hysterectomies. We learned there are several types of hysterectomies, we discussed what the procedures are like, and why a woman should discuss them with their[...]
Hysterectomy: How to Choose the Best Procedure for You
You have choices and options when deciding to have your Hysterectomy. Dr. Maupin spent almost thirty years as a Gynecologist, and performed many hysterectomies. This week she is going to explain the three-different hysterectomy types a woman can have. How[...]
The Ten Truths About Exercise Programs for People Over 35
Is Your Exercise Approach Optimized For Your Age? In this healthcast Dr. Maupin identifies and explains ten plus generally held beliefs about exercising that seem to cause those of us over 35 to be disappointed in our results. She explains[...]
The Ten Myths of Exercise Programs for People over 35
Over 35 And Disappointed With Your Exercise Results, Dr. Maupin Explains Why. In this healthcast Dr. Maupin identifies and explains ten generally held beliefs about exercising that seem to cause those of us over 35 to be disappointed in our[...]
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Are Not Always Hormonal
Discussing the non hormonal reasons men or women might experience hot flashes and night sweats. It is a part of conventional wisdom and common medical knowledge that hot flashes are caused by hormonal changes. While it is true that hormonal[...]
Statins: Should You Use Them?
Can Taking Statins Prevent a Heart Attack? When Statin drugs were first prescribed, they were prescribed for those people who had already had a first heart attack in the hopes of preventing a second event. The thinking was that Statin[...]
A Case Study Of Hypothyroidism – Part 2 of 2
Doctors Cannot Rely on Lab Data Alone When Treating Hypothyroidism. This week Brett Newcomb and Dr. Maupin present a continuation of a case study on Hypothyroidism. This individual is a composite of a couple of clients who contacted Dr. Maupin[...]
A Case Study Of Hypothyroidism – Part 1 of 2
Dr Maupin's Approach to Diagnosing and Effectively Treating Hypothyroidism This week Brett Newcomb and Dr. Maupin present a case study on Hypothyroidism. This individual is a composite of a couple of clients who contacted Dr. Maupin over the internet. They[...]