CATEGORY: Diabetes
The American Sugar Conspiracy That Is Killing Us
It is not an accident that the US has the fattest sickest adults in the world and our government's paternalistic approach has put the economic interests of an economic segment above the health of private citizens. All Americans have been[...]
The Psychology of Weight Loss and Maintaining Ideal Weight
So many Americans struggle with their weight. Those who are identified as obese experience physical problems and social problems. They are subject to bullying and shaming and often are discounted in job markets and struggle with self-esteem. There is an[...]
Never Diet Again?
Dr. Maupin and Brett discuss "Diet" books, specifically “Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession With Weight Loss by Sandra AAmodt” There was an article published by Sandra AAmodt an op-ed piece in the New York[...]
Postmenopausal Women Taking Metformin For Diabetes Are At Lower Risk For Breast Cancer
Estrogen Treatment is not a risk for breast cancer even though many women and their doctors have believed this mis-information for years. New studies in Europe, conclude what has already been proven in the US. I have always wondered how[...]
Men, Testosterone Replacement Can Keep You Alive
Exciting new research in both America and Europe proves that low testosterone levels in men over 40 can increase their risk of ED, obesity, diabetes type 2, prostate cancer, heart attack and stroke. Recognizing these facts and replacing lost testosterone[...]
Supplements for Diet and Good Health
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the use of dietary supplements and their effects. They also discuss how these supplements interact with prescription medication. Herbal medicines and dietary supplements are becoming a more and more common piece of the medical[...]
Insulin Resistance and Breast Cancer
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss breast cancer and some of the myths surrounding its correlation with hormone replacement. Many of the women who contact me about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement want to know about the risk of breast cancer.[...]
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[...]
Triglycerides and the Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the considerations in our diet that help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes. Did you know that the fat you eat in your diet is not the fat you need to worry about?[...]
The Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic
Learning how to avoid diabetes as you age In this episode of the BioBalance Healthcast Dr. Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss why diabetes has become so common in the past decade. They present realities of unhealthy lifestyle choices as young[...]