CATEGORY: Medicines and Supplements
Age and Gender Differences in Blood Test Results
Just because your blood test result is in the “normal” column, doesn’t mean your hormone level is healthy! The truth is that when we are young, fertile and healthy our GH, Testosterone and Estradiol are at their peaks. As we[...]
Iodine and Preventing Breast and Prostate Cancer
Iodine Deficiency is one of the causes of breast and prostate cancer, and unlike many unchangeable risk factors, we can replace iodine and change our risk profile. Dr. Brownstein, M.D. author of Iodine : Why You Need It, Why You[...]
The Toxins: Fluoride, Bromine, And Chlorine Can Make You Sick!
Many people suffer from iodine deficiency and do not know it. Our food supply does not provide us with enough iodine to be healthy. Most of us suffer from iodine deficiency and do not know it. Our food supply does not[...]
Erectile Dysfunction And Heart Attacks
Do you know that ED is a symptom of Heart Attacks and Strokes? ED, or Erectile Dysfunction, has become a household word, ever since the drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra were approved by the FDA as a treatment, but the[...]
New Female Sexual Dysfunction Drug – Addyi
Medication does exist to help women with loss of libido and sexual desire. In late 2015 there finally was a sexual dysfunction drug that was approved by the FDA for SOME women…..and can only be prescribed by doctors who have[...]
Metformin – Old Drug with New Tricks
What prevents Cancer? Serendipity is such a great thing! Medicines are studied and researched and submitted to the FDA for approval. Scientists give the FDA all their test results and build a case for a specific use for a drug.[...]
Why Doctors Use Off-label Drugs
Off-label drugs allow physicians to get around unreasonable FDA restrictions. Criticism of the FDA is an impassioned issue because they play a direct role in our health, and hold the responsibility of deciding whether a medication is approved for certain[...]
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[...]
How to Prepare for a Doctor Visit
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the changing landscape of today's healthcare industry. They discuss various strategies to help optimize the time patients spend at the doctor's office. The world of medicine is constantly changing. One of the more[...]
Statins and Estrogen
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss recent research conducted on the use of statin drugs and how they can interact with estrogen replacement therapy. New research shows that the replacement of estrogen can make you healthier and can prolong[...]