CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘estrogen’ Category
There is More to HRT than Replacing Estrogen
This week, Brett Newcomb and I discuss several misunderstandings regarding hormone replacement. There are many misconceptions regarding this kind of treatment, many of which are introduced by sensationalist media that is misinformed, themselves. We attempt to debunk some of these[...]
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy FAQ
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb answer FAQs from subscribers about treatment, diagnoses, hormone replacement, and hormone pellet therapy. Welcome to the BioBalance Healthcast. This week, Brett and I are going to answer FAQs from our viewers. If you have[...]
Women and Cancer
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the the causes and treatment options for cancer in women. This week Brett Newcomb and I are talking about women and cancer. It is a word that is scary for most people because[...]
Side Effects of Estrogen Replacement part 2
The severe side effects of estrogen replacement and how they are treated. We are continuing our discussion of the side effects of estrogen replacement. Last week we spoke of mild and moderate side effects of estrogen replacement. This week we[...]
Side Effects of Estrogen Replacement part 1
You must weigh the symptoms against the side effects of estrogen replacement In BioBalance Healthcast episode 154, Brett Newcomb and I discuss the decision-making process for a woman who is thinking about taking estrogen replacement therapy. There are side effects[...]
Treating Growth Hormone Deficiency
Aging brings on a natural loss of growth hormone which progressively makes you feel worse. What can you do about it? This week we are talking about growth hormone (GH) again, but this time about treating growth hormone deficiency, the[...]
Hormones in the News — HGH and Estrogen
Human Growth Hormone abuse in Major League Baseball and a report that the WHI could have resulted in 50,000 deaths. This week hormones treatments and hormone replacements have been in the news. We are expecting the barrage of news items[...]
Depression, Anxiety and Hormones
Depression and anxiety can be caused by hormonal imbalance. Download the transcription of this podcast. In episode 57 of the BioBalance Healthcast we talk about some of the medical and emotional causes of depression. Last week we talked generally about[...]
The Women’s Health Initiative
All Estrogens are not the same and Provera (progestin) is the real bad guy. The Women’s Health Initiative, (WHI), is a study released in 2001, and is a good example of how the government skews data to support their cost-cutting[...]
Insomnia and Fatigue
Here is what my patients say about insomnia, “I can’t sleep longer than 4 hours! I wake up at 2 and can’t go back to sleep, and when I do sleep I never wake up rested! I can’t work or[...]