CATEGORY: Health and Wellness
“Inflammaging”âThe Most Significant Factor in Aging
We now can measure âinflammagingâ with HS-CRP blood test. Citation: Life Extension July 2025 As the founder and Medical Director of BioBalanceÂź Health, an anti-aging longevity practice for 23 years, I have long sought a blood test that serves as[...]
Menopausal Women on Estradiol: Were you told your Estradiol is too high?
Estradiol taken non-orally (patch, cream or pellet) is safe and does not cause breast cancer, liver cancer, or cause blood clots. If you are female who is menopausal and you have experienced your OBGYN or internist drawing your blood to[...]
Nicotine AddictionâŠ.Is there a safe form of Nicotine?
Many people addicted to nicotine in cigarettes try other forms of the drug, generally derived from tobacco, introducing numerous other chemicals into their bodies. You have all heard about smoking and the risks of lung and mouth cancer as the[...]
Osteoporosis is a womanâs disease and has new guidelines
How to prevent, test for, and treat Osteoporosis. All women ages 65 and older, along with at-risk postmenopausal women under 65, should be screened for osteoporosis to prevent fractures, according to a final recommendation statement from the U.S. Preventive Services[...]
Questions You Are Too Embarrassed to Ask Your Gynecologist.
What does vaginal odor mean? This Blog contains dialogue of a sexual nature In my 29-year history of practicing gynecology and 23 years of practicing hormone replacement medicine, there have always been a few questions that only the bravest and[...]
Reversal of Advice for Breast Cancer Patients Experiencing Severe Menopausal Symptoms
Female patients should have the right to receive post-menopausal hormone therapy. Menopausal Symptoms I waited to announce the emerging research regarding the safety of post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy for breast cancer patients suffering from severe menopausal symptoms until the research[...]
Reasons Why You Canât Interpret Your Own Lab Results – Part II
Some Reference Ranges are Based on comparing results to Misleading formulas. Last time we reviewed why interpreting your lab may lead you to the wrong diagnosis and treatment. Today we continue our review of each lab panel and why the[...]
Reasons Why You Canât Interpret Your Own Lab Results
Lab results often lack layperson-friendly explanations. There is a new federal rule for lab companies that requires them to report your blood tests to you as soon as they are finished, often even before your doctor has seen them. This[...]
This is for the Men! Too many RBCs after Testosterone? It is easily Treated.
The treatment for a high H/H is simple - it is a routine removal of blood. Almost every week I hear from my male patients that their PCP doctor has scared them by telling them to stop taking testosterone pellets[...]
How To Prevent a Stroke..Start Early!
In my practice at BioBalance Health we always work with our patients to prevent them having a stroke and or heart attack. I am not sure if you play THE âWHATâS THE DISEASE THAT I DONâT WANT TO HAVE GAME[...]