Correcting hormonal deficiency is the most powerful way to prevent age related diseases. When examining your options for hormone replacement--just like understanding the complex food industry--often the most natural and least processed is the better choice. Hormone replacement therapy is by far the most effective treatment for not only pesky symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain, low thyroid and other menopausal and andropausal (male menopause) symptoms, but also in the prevention of … [Read more...] about Hormone Therapy: Bioidentical Hormones vs Synthetic Hormones
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Why You Should Speak To a Medical Professional before Beginning a Weight Loss Program
With obesity levels in the United States at an all-time high (estimates say a frightening 36% of Americans are obese), the obsession with quick weight loss programs and ‘crash’ diets has spawned a multi-billion dollar industry. Unfortunately, most people are so eager to drop the pounds that they fail to take one of the most important steps, which is to speak to their doctor about their weight loss goals. Who do you think is more likely to tell you the truth about weight loss, a marketer eager to … [Read more...] about Why You Should Speak To a Medical Professional before Beginning a Weight Loss Program
Naturopathic Physicians
Naturopathic physicians are primary care physicians licensed to practice medicine. Their degree credentials are ND or NMD, which stands for Naturopathic Doctor or Naturopathic Medical Doctor. They have prescription rights, meaning they can prescribe both pharmaceutical and herbal/natural medicines. Dr. Maturo embraces integrative medicine, utilizing the best that all of medicine has to offer when it comes to treating patients. What is the Role of a Naturpathic Physician? Naturopathic … [Read more...] about Naturopathic Physicians