CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘Hormone Replacement’ Category
Men On The Cusp Who Don’t Need Testosterone Yet
Do all men need testosterone replacement when they develop the symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency. The answer is, sometimes. When I evaluate the history and lab work of a prospective male patient, I take into account many factors before I accept[...]
Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
Even if you have normal lab scores, you may still have symptoms that cause you discomfort or distress, and you may still be sick. There are major disagreements over the practice of medicine and the way it is done in[...]
Orgasm and Depression
The Sexual Side Effects of Depression, and Antidepressant Medicines. This week we are speaking of depression. Some of the side effects of being depressed are those that impact your libido and your desire or ability to have sex. First we[...]
Too many red blood cells are a side effect of Testosterone Therapy
Why should every man who takes testosterone have a CBC (Complete Blood Count) blood test every year? Every man who takes testosterone should be aware that one of the lab tests they should get yearly, or more often, is a[...]
A Discussion of Drug Expiration Dating
Are drug expiration dates really accurate, or our we just throwing away perfectly good medicine? Federal and State Regulations determine the expiration of a drug. After the expiration date the drugs cannot be returned to the manufacturer and they cannot[...]
How the Government Wastes Money on Medical Research
Ten proposals that should be employed to reduce or eliminate this wasteful government spending. Years ago a United States Senator named William Proxmire from Delaware used to host an awards event he called the Golden Fleece Award. It was an[...]
A Case Study Of Hypothyroidism – Part 2 of 2
Doctors Cannot Rely on Lab Data Alone When Treating Hypothyroidism. This week Brett Newcomb and Dr. Maupin present a continuation of a case study on Hypothyroidism. This individual is a composite of a couple of clients who contacted Dr. Maupin[...]
Body Composition – The InBody Machine – Part I of II
Body composition is a measurement that is reflective of your health and exercise status. This week we are going to be discussing some of the amazing new technologies that allow us to know more precisely and specifically what is going[...]
Case Study of a Menopausal Female Patient
Dr. Maupin discuses her treatment approach for a female menopausal patient. The patient is a 60 year old Caucasian female. She reports that she is having difficulty staying focused and multitasking. She is menopausal but still has her ovaries and[...]
Male Case Study – Continuation of Episode 333
Dr. Maupin and Brett explain the lab test required at BioBalance Health to become a hormone replacement patient. In this second Healthcast we review the fifteen lab tests that are standard for Dr. Maupin to obtain prior to treatment. She[...]