CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘health’ Category
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[...]
Characteristics of People with Type O Blood
Dr. Kathy Maupin discusses the considerations and implications of type O blood. Topics include appropriate diet and exercise, as well as what diseases patients with type O are more prone to. We have been discussing various blood types for the[...]
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.[...]
Blood Type, Good Health and Longer Life
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the work of Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo on blood types and how they effect patients' general health and lifespans. Knowing Your Blood Type can help you chart a path to longevity and healthy[...]
Depression and Antidepressant Medication
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss depression: its symptoms and the best way to treat it as patients age. Most people have been depressed at some point in their lives. Often, when there are major changes in life, people[...]
Ease Your Skin into Spring
Spring has finally arrived and after months of hibernating, it is time to do some "spring cleaning" on your skin. The combination of dry indoor heat and heavy moisturizers can leave your skin looking patchy and dull. Usually, your hands and[...]
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?[...]
Cholesterol, Fats, and Protein
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the body's process of ingesting and digesting the food we eat. In this week’s podcast, Brett and I are examining the specifics of how our bodies ingest and process the foods that we[...]
How Humans Learn and Adapt
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the topic of adaptation and change. They explore the implications of humans' adaptive functions on aging and longevity. Charles Darwin once asserted that those who adapt survive and those who don’t, don’t. In[...]
The Physiology of Sexuality
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss questions raised by their patients regarding sexuality and aging. In this week’s podcast, we revisit some of the questions we were asked in our recent live webinar on sexuality. We also discuss the[...]