CATEGORY: Aging
Growth Hormone Deficiency: The Physical Signs
This blog begins a series of health-casts about the physical signs of the most important hormone deficiencies. We hope to help you develop your observational skills so you will notice the important physical characteristics of each hormone deficiency. Click to[...]
Testosterone Replacement is Best Administered via Subcutaneous Pellets
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss why subcutaneous pellet insertion is the most effective method of testosterone replacement therapy, as well as the challenges that physicians face when attempting to administer this treatment. This is the final podcast in a[...]
Testosterone Replacement for Women
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss a recent lecture that was delivered at the Age Management Medicine Group's international conference on testosterone replacement therapy for women. Shortly after my book, The Secret Female Hormone, was published last year, I[...]
Lost Libido is Restored with Testosterone Replacement
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the common occurrence of the diminished sex drive that is a symptom of aging in women. They hear testimonials from BioBalance patients and discuss how bioidentical hormone pellet can be used to treat[...]
Treating Symptoms of Aging with Bioidentical Testosterone Pellets
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss certain physicians' reactions to the results that BioBalance Health patients experience with the use of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Many of my patients come to me with interesting stories of their regular physician's[...]
Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy is Safe and Effective
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the challenges that their practices face in relation to other physicians' preconceptions of Hormone Replacement Therapy. One of the more frustrating aspects of my work is how slowly we make progress in convincing[...]
A New Life on Hormone Pellets: Libby and Kent’s Story
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb continue their conversation with Kent and Libby, BioBalance patients who are sharing their experiences with their Hormone Replacement Therapy. This week we wrap up the testimonial given by Dr. Maupin's patients, Kent and Libby.[...]
How Humans Learn and Adapt
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the topic of adaptation and change. They explore the implications of humans' adaptive functions on aging and longevity. Charles Darwin once asserted that those who adapt survive and those who don’t, don’t. In[...]
Q&A on Sex and Intimacy
We had a great time hosting our second live webinar last week. This time the Q&A session was focused on Sex & Intimacy. As a hormone doctor—since testosterone is the key hormone in sex function—I get asked questions about sex[...]
What Makes You Look Old?
This study determined which attribute of your face affected your perceived age the most. When I ask women what signs of aging they have noticed on their face, they will usually talk about the wrinkles near their eyes, droopy eyelids, sagging skin, sunspots or[...]