CATEGORY: Research
Physical Signs of Thyroid Deficiency – Hypothyroidism
In this blog we are looking at Thyroid Deficiency, how to spot it through physical signs, and why it is so important to recognize and treat it. Click to view reference chart – Hypothyroidism (Thyroid Hormone Deficiency) - Physical Signs[...]
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[...]
Why BioBalance Health?
The story of BioBalance Health. How Kathy C. Maupin, M.D. became a leading specialist in anti-aging and hormone replacement medicine. There are many television and print ads now that market testosterone replacement (especially for men). The ads make it clear[...]
Pregnenolone—The Mother Of All Hormones
Improved sleep, better thought processes, and more energy are just some of the benefits of Pregnenolone. One of the hormones you probably have not heard of is PREGNENOLONE (P). It is a hormone made in the adrenal gland and is[...]
Men: Before Initiating Testosterone Replacement
There are some men whose low testosterone symptoms are not severe enough to require replacement but instead need to have their own production of testosterone stimulated. Men in this situation with borderline blood levels like 405 Total Testosterone and 130[...]
When You Have Trouble Sleeping
Psychological/Emotional Issues with Sleep Two very common causes of difficulties with sleep are anxiety and stress. If you are facing some impending event that is important to you, your adrenal glands will put you in a state of hypervigilance: flight[...]
What You Need To Know About Tremors
Tremors are a symptom of several conditions, and are quite common. We want to talk about them because they are a warning sign that observers notice before the person who experiences them and you can help your friends and family with[...]
Cholesterol as a Predictor of Heart Disease
Similar to the development of the DEW line (radar defense line along arctic circle in north America that was early warning for invasion from Russia) in national defense in the cold war, the use of lab tests to measure cholesterol[...]
Characteristics of People with Blood Type B
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the health implications and exercise considerations for individuals with the blood type B. We know that individuals with Type B blood do not handle viruses as well as those with other blood types.[...]
Hormone Research and Journal Articles
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the current state of the medical industry and how it affects treatment of patients in need of hormone replacement. To illustrate some of my frustration with the established medical specialties, I am going[...]