CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘Thyroid’ Category


BioBalance Health’s Anti-Aging Pyramid

As we age our body begins to deteriorate and we become more fragile and more susceptible to illness and death. For the last several weeks, we have been discussing the various systems of the body which, as we age, begin[...]
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Human Growth Hormones, Secretagogues, and Why They Matter

Human Growth Hormone - If It Is A Necessary Human Hormone, Why Is It So Actively Controlled? For decades the US government has punished doctors for prescribing growth hormone for adults.  Doctors who practice anti-aging medicine are targeted by the[...]
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Hypothyroid Protocols

Hypothyroidism, the Symptoms, and Possible Treatment Options. Dr. Maupin’s office, BioBalance Health, is a specialty practice that focuses on the replacement of hormones. As we age, we tend to make fewer and fewer of the critical hormones. We have found[...]
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Concerns Regarding Long Term Testosterone Pellets for Women

Symptoms and concerns women have after starting testosterone replacement using pellets. In recent weeks we have focused on short term concerns that some women have about replacing their lost testosterone with pellets. This week we want to explore some of[...]
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Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Are Not Always Hormonal

Discussing the non hormonal reasons men or women might experience hot flashes and night sweats. It is a part of conventional wisdom and common medical knowledge that hot flashes are caused by hormonal changes.  While it is true that hormonal[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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Managing Weight Loss

Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb continue their discussion about BioBalance Health's new weight loss program. In this episode, they go into more detail regarding some considerations and complications that individual patients may face. This podcast is a continuation of[...]
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Thyroid and Heart Disease

Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the function of the thyroid and it's effect on the heart. They discuss heart disease and other thyroid-related complications, along with their symptoms, and treatment options. This week, Brett Newcomb and I are[...]
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How to Treat Hypothyroidism

This videos covers how to treat hypothyroidism, also known as low thyroid. This week, Brett Newcomb and I discuss how to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid). One of the first things we talk about is the source of one type of[...]
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