CATEGORY: Aging
Case Study – Mysterious Muscle Wasting in a 62 Year Old Woman
What to look for when Testosterone and Estradiol pellets are not working as planned. It is not often that I have trouble determining a successful treatment plan for menopausal women based on hormone pellet therapy, however I have been struggling[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Body Composition – The InBody Machine – Part I of II
Body composition is a measurement that is reflective of your health and exercise status. This week we are going to be discussing some of the amazing new technologies that allow us to know more precisely and specifically what is going[...]
Case Study – Conceptualizing Doctor-Patient Relationships
Discussion of why Doctor-Patient relationships are sometimes fraught with misunderstandings and irritations. Doctor-Patient relationships are fraught with misunderstandings and irritation. This problem occurs all the time and causes patients to have expectations that are not realistic, and sometimes to accept[...]
Brain Drain – New Research Shows How Your Brain Stays Healthy
How toxic protein waste is removed from your brain every day, and how regular sleep helps this process. An article in Scientific American, from March of 2016 provides amazing new research about how the brain works to keep itself healthy[...]