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Watch this video for some very eye-opening facts!

Everyone deserves good health care – but what’s the best way to go about it? That’s where the debate is.

Dr. Holtorf shares his educated viewpoint that having health insurance for routine care doesn’t work; that it is meant for emergencies. When you try to use it for routine care, the quality of care declines, the costs go up, it’s just too beaurocratic.

This is very eye-opening and enlightening information about how the insurance model is not necessarily the way to go.

Dr. Kent Holtorf
Holtorf Medical Group
www.HoltorfMed.com
(310) 375-2705

Explains Dr. Holtorf:

What was thought to be accepted levels of Vitamin D in the past are actually very low. The previous recommended daily allowance has been 400 units, which doesn’t do much.

More optimum levels of Vitamin D such as 5,000 – 15,000 units a day have been found to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, improves immunity, improves bone loss and more.

There are findings that so many people low Vitamin D levels in their bodies. Causes for this are chronic stress, pesticides, and plastics.

We always heard that going out in the sun would supply our bodies with Vitamin D, but the fact is that UVA and UVB, and one builds it up and one breaks it down.

Additionally, when we are inside or in a car, and sunlight comes through the glass window. the sunlight that gets through is actually the one that breaks down Vitamin D, not the one that builds it up.

Watch the video to learn more!

Read our article on Dr. Kent Holtorf here…

www.HoltorfMed.com

Today he talk to us about Thyroid Disease and how easliy it can be misdiagnosed, and how the blood tests for thyroid can often be wrong due to depression, insulin resistance, weight gain, auto-immune disease,  inflammation and other illnesses.  Dr. Holtof Symptoms of thyroid problem include depression, fatigue and being unable to lose weight.

He started a non-profit site called The National Academy of Hyperthyroidism, created to help doctors to help patients, which goes through the studies that have proven these facts.

He has also found that the standard therapies for low thythroid Levoxyl and Synthroid do not work for the majority patients, they leave most patients with continuing symptoms.

Dr. Holtorf explains  how to identify thyroid problems and what measures you must take in order to treat the condition correctly. Very surprising and helpful information. Watch….

And they can benefit men as well. Men with low testosterone are shown to have a higher risk of prostrate cancer and heart disease.

Watch Dr. Holtorf talk about it here:

Dr. Kent Holtorf
Holtorf Medical Group
www.HoltorfMed.com
(310) 375-2705

Symptoms of Low Thyroid

Hypothyroidism is a common disorder where there is inadequate cellular thyroid effect to meet the needs of the tissues. Typical symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain, depression, cold extremities, muscle aches, headaches, decreased libido, weakness, cold intolerance, water retention, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dry skin. Low thyroid causes or causes or contributes to the symptoms of many conditions can but the deficiency is often missed by standard thyroid testing. This is frequently the case with depression, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), menstrual irregularities, infertility, PMS, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, fibrocystic breasts, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hyperhomocysteinuria (high homocystine), atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, diabetes and insulin resistance.

Website Features

• Conveniently test if you have low thyroid online.
• Join a community of other people also concerned with low thyroid issues.
• Find out why your endocrinologist doesn’t know all of this concerning hypothyroidism.
• Learn more about thyroid physiology.
• Know why TSH testing is important and when TSH testing is unreliable.

Website Feedback

Here are just a few comments given by users of the new NA Hypothyroidism website:

I do not have the words to express what it meant to me to see this site last night! Finally, a site that clearly outlines what so many of we thyroid patients know – the TSH test has kept us sick for years and years and has probably killed some of us. And finally, someone has outlined with good science and research the reasons why the TSH test has failed us. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And there is so much more on the site for us. I just can not adequately express how much it means to me to know there is a doctor who cares enough to put this information on the Internet for us. Not only will you have helped save our sanity (smile), you will be saving many lives with this information. I’m sending it to every physician who told me my TSH (which was over 2) was “normal” while I was suffering for 1/4 of a century before it rose high enough for treatment. Heck, I may just send it to every doctor in my local phonebook. Thank you, Dr. Holtorf! Member Cindi S.

Yes – thank you so much for doing this! Looking forward to understanding this disease so much better for myself, my family, and untold thousands of others. I’m with CindiS, this site will be sent to countless others that I know. Member txnancy

NA Hypothyroidism’s Mission/Goals

The National Academy of Hypothyroidism is a non-profit, multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to the dissemination of new information on the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.

• Improve physician, endocrinologist, healthcare provider and patient understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism
• Advance the standards of care for hypothyroidism and its associated diseases
• To disseminate new knowledge that leads to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.
• To implement change in “standard” endocrinological dogma that has historically left the majority of patients misdiagnosed as euthyroid (normal thyroid) based on the use of inaccurate out-dated “standard” blood tests
• To implement change in the “standard” treatment of hypothyroidism that has historically left the majority of patients with suboptimal treatment
• To establish and guide public policies on new concepts on the causes, diagnosis, and management of hypothyroidism and related disorders
• To be an advocate for thyroid specialists who are knowledgeable about new concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism
• Review, develop and implement training programs and education for physicians
• Provide a thought leadership role for fields and industries associated with the treatment of hypothyroidism.

Who are they?

The National Academy of Hypothyroidism is a group of thyroidologists, headed by Kent Holtorf, M.D. of Horltof Medical Group, who are dedicated to the promotion of scientifically sound and medically validated concepts and information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.

About Dr. Kent Holtorf

Dr. Kent Holtorf

Dr. Holtorf is a diplomat and a board examiner for American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (ABAAM). As a board examiner, Dr. Holtorf is responsible for administering the oral portion of the board exam and evaluating the physicians’ responses to determine if their knowledge base in endocrinology and natural hormones is high enough to receive board certification in this field.

Dr. Holtorf received his doctorate of medicine from St. Louis University with residency training at UCLA. He has personally trained physicians across the country in the use of bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, complex endocrine dysfunction and innovative treatments of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. He was the founding medical director and developed the protocols for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers and other centers.

To find out more about hypothyroidism, visit www.nahypothyroidism.org

To make an appointment with Dr. Kent Holtorf’s Holtorf Medical Group, Inc., visit:  www.HoltorfMed.com.

Read our article on Dr. Holtorf here…

Two offices in California:

Los Angeles (Torrance)  (310) 375-2705

San Francisco (Foster City)  (650)641-3539

Dr. Kent Holtorf of Holtorf Medical Group Inc., who specializes in treating ailments using vitamins and natural hormones, has a weight loss program sure to help you drop those stubborn pounds by assisting your boosting your body’s own metabolism. If you’ve tried exercising and dieting, with little or no results,  this can very possibly be your answer. Get your fat-burning engine revved up  naturally and see those results you’ve been working so hard for.  You will feel healthier and have more energy, without artificial stimulants too.

The Ultimate Fat Buster Package

Slim down for the Holidays on Dr. Holtorf’s ultimate fat buster package which includes:

• 1 month of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injections ($72 value)
• 1 month of Lipo B injections to speed weight loss (2 per week) ($195 value)
• Mini Doctor visit ($195 value)
• Thyro RX supplement to support energy and weight loss ($65 value)

All for $495  ($650 value)

What is HCG?

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a pregnancy hormone that is produced to maintain the production of progesterone. Doctors have used high doses of HCG for many years in order to help women experiencing infertility and hormonal dysfunction. More recently, however, researchers have found that at very low dose, HCG shots can actually help the body burn more fat and can be
used to aid in weight loss when combined with a healthy low calorie diet.
Patients can also report improved sense of well-being, improved sleep and
improved energy, as well.

What are Lipo B Weight Loss Injections?

Lipo-B is an injection done twice a week for the purpose of weight loss. It is a mixture of ingredients in a shot that is given twice weekly that stimulates the breakdown of fat and signals the body to stop storing it. The following vitamins and amino acids are contained in our Lipo-B injections: Vitamin C, B Complex, Choline, Methionine and Inositol. Unlike B12 shots that are used for energy and immunity, the main effect is increased weight loss.

Amino Acids of Lipo B

Choline supports the health of the liver in its processing and excretion of chemical waste products within the body.  Moreover, it is required for the transport and metabolism of fats and cholesterol within the body, which is important for the healthy support of the endocrine, cardiovascular and hepatic systems.

Methionine is one of the sulfur-containing amino acids and is important for many bodily functions.  It acts as a lipotropic agent to prevent excess fat buildup in the liver and the body, is helpful in relieving or preventing fatigue and may be useful in some cases of allergy because it reduces histamine release.

Inositol, a nutrient belonging to the B vitamin complex, is closely associated with choline.  It aids in the metabolism of fats and helps reduce blood cholesterol.  Inositol participates in the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to control mood  and appetite.

Thyroid Testing

Did you know standard blood testing for low thyroid miss it 80% of the time? Thyroid testing is paramount in finding the root cause of weight gain.  Many people all over the world have low thyroid and thus suffer from fatigue, depression and hampered loss of weight without ever knowing why. Dr. Holtorf is offering a holiday special on advanced thyroid testing.

Advanced testing includes:

• Thyroflex
• Basal Metabolic rate
• Iodine level

All for $99 (normally $170)

Dr. Kent Holtorf

Dr. Holtorf’s Bio

 

 

 

 

 

Kent Holtorf, M.D. is an expert in natural bioidentical hormone replacement and optimization for women and men, endocrinology, thyroid dysfunction (difficult thyroid cases), fatigue syndromes, adrenal insufficiency, growth hormone replacement, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic infections and multiple endocrine dysfunctions.

Dr. Holtorf is diplomate and a board examiner for American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (ABAAM). As a board examiner, Dr. Holtorf is responsible for administering the oral portion of the board exam and evaluating the physicians’ responses to determine if their knowledge base in endocrinology and natural hormones is high enough to receive board certification in this field. Dr. Holtorf received his doctorate of medicine from St. Louis University with residency training at UCLA.

He has personally trained physicians across the country in the use of bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, complex endocrine dysfunction and innovative treatments of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. He was the founding medical director and developed the protocols for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers and other centers across the country. Dr. Holtorf is a Guest Editor/Reviewer of a number of medical journals including the journal Endocrine.

We are also proud to say that Dr. Kent Holtorf is our expert medical columnist.

Holtorf Medical Group, Inc.
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Torrance, CA 90505
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For instance, Hawaii tried a system with a public option intended to cover more individuals; the program was dropped within seven months as costs spiraled out of control.  Other states have had similar experiences.

A major problem with the current insurance model is that it does not work for services used on a routine basis. Insurance is designed to work for services that are unexpected and is a very poor and ineffective method of delivery for routine, expected services. With such a system, costs skyrocket and care is poor.

With the current insurance model the only cost containment is denial of service by the insurer. Patients with insurance pay a premium, so rightfully they want to get as much as they can for their money.   Similarly, doctors seek as much treatment as they can from the insurance company, being naturally drawn to procedures that are paid the most by the insurers. Thus, to contain costs insurance companies must deny treatment.  Medical decisions are influenced more by what the insurance company will likely pay for than what is medically appropriate. Routine medical treatments are routinely denied payment or require “prior authorizations” from doctors, meaning they must fill out multiple forms to prove their patient needs a particular treatment. As a result, costs rise and care declines.

Doctors start to realize what the insurance company will pay for, which is usually high price procedures and specialty services.  Over time this results in huge amounts of unnecessary costs and an overabundance of specialists (lack of primary care physicians). Care further declines because physicians find that they can make much more money by spending little time with patients.  Doctors are no longer doctors but rather now serve as intermediaries between the insurance company and patients.

The system needs to change so that it empowers patients and physicians to work together to provide the most appropriate treatment in the most cost-effective manner. Medical savings accounts – with negotiated rates to prevent overcharging – would be a step in the right direction.  An even more significant change would be converting to payment on a cash basis. We have found that, almost without exception, laboratories, doctors, and other services will happily take 70% less if paid in cash at the time of service. They have found that their costs are increased by that much if they have to bill insurance companies and incur other expenses – plus the risk of denial – in an effort to obtain payment which, if approved, generally arrives 30 to 300 days after initial billing. For instance, we have contracts with the major laboratories at 70% less than what they bill insurance companies. CT scans and MRIs, usually billed $2500 to $3000 to insurers, are contracted at a rate of $300; colonoscopies that doctors bill at $1500 are done for $400. The cost savings are not in the care but rather the system.

Most patients with “good” insurance are relieved when their insurance pays 50-70% of the bill. They are of course surprised to find, however, that their co-pay is usually more than the cash price would have been for the service. An example is patient SC who visited our office. Extensive lab work was done (21 tests). The lab billed the insurance $1800 and the insurance paid $1200; the patient was billed a $600 co-pay. The cash price would have been less than $400.

What is the solution? It is to expand medical saving accounts. But in doing so, the government must require that all doctors, laboratories, hospitals and other services post their rates, and cash must be the least expensive rate. With these entities competing against one another, costs will plummet and quality will improve.

You ask what about those who cannot pay out of pocket. Instead of an employer paying, say, $500/month to a third party payer, $400 per month goes into the medical saving account and $100 towards catastrophic care insurance. Most of the money rolls over each month to be potentially used in the future, but some can be returned to the patient. This is a big incentive to keep costs low. With all the money saved on routine and semi-emergent care, better insurance can be provided for those most in need. Under this model, physicians would be able to provide the best medical care possible at the most cost-effective price.

Read more articles from Dr. Holtorf here in his column here in LA’s The Place…

Significant controversy over the safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has given both physicians and patients pause when treating symptoms of menopause, perimenopause and post-menopause. While synthetic forms of HRT such as Premarin, Provera and Prempro present real health risks with increased risks of breast cancer, stroke and heart attack, the most comprehensive analysis to date published in the Postgraduate Medical Journal, a leading peer-reviewed publication for practicing clinicians, showed that  non-synthetic or bioidentical HRT are associated with reduced health risks and are more efficacious than their synthetic counterparts. Conducted by a leading expert in hormone replacement, Kent Holtorf, M.D., medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group Center for Hormone Imbalance, Hypothyroidism and Fatigue, in Torrance, California, the paper reviewed and evaluated results from more than 200 physiological and clinical studies.

“A thorough review of the medical literature clearly supports the claim that bioidentical hormones have some distinctly different, often opposite, physiological effects to those of their synthetic counterparts,” said Dr. Holtorf whose practice treats more than 7,000 patients each year. “Medical literature demonstrates that bioidentical hormones are highly effective and carry a reduced rather than an increased risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.”

The review also showed that patients taking bioidentical HRT were less likely to experience sleep problems, anxiety, depression and cognitive effects – common side effects of synthetic HRT.

 “While larger, randomized clinical studies are needed, the review of current medical literature demonstrates that bioidentical hormones are a safer, highly effective option for women and should be physicians’ preferable method of HRT,” said Dr. Holtorf.

1. Pitocin, a hormone that peaks at orgasm and can stimulate libido, climax sense of closeness and bonding. It is active in both sexes and helps stimulate pleasurable sexual interactions between males and females and is also involved in and social interactions between family and friends. It can be prescribed by a physician and can be made into a nasal spray to be used before intercourse. It can also be effectively used on a daily basis for anxiety and depression and to counteract the loss of libido associated with antidepressant use.

2. Testosterone is not just a male hormone and is important for sexual desire in both sexes. Supplementation to more youthful levels can dramatically increase libido, sense of well-being, energy and quality-of-life. A common cause of low testosterone in men is stress and exposure to environmental contaminants such as bisphenol-A, which is a component in many plastic containers including plastic water bottles, In women, a major cause of suppressed testosterone levels is the use of birth control pills. Unfortunately, testosterone levels will usually not return to normal even after stopping the birth control pills. A knowledgeable physician can test the total and free (active) testosterone levels in the blood and prescribe appropriate replacement for both men and women.

3. Studies show that even slightly reduced thyroid levels, even considered still in the “normal” range can dramatically decrease libido in women as well as causing fatigue, weight gain and depression. The problem is that this almost always goes undetected by standard blood tests based on the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), which is used as a simple method by most physicians to test thyroid levels. People need to find a doctor that uses the more sophisticated method of testing that includes the freeT3/reverse T3 ratio.

4. Menopausal women will often complain of low libido. Unfortunately, synthetic hormone replacement will often not alleviate the problem. The use of bioidentical hormones, hormones that are exact copies of hormones naturally produced by the body, can be very effective at returning the vigor and sex drive of youth.

5. Aminoacids such as L-arginine can boost nitric oxide, a compound that works to relax blood vessels and allow more blood to flow through arteries and this of course includes to the sexual organs. Supplementation can improve sexual satisfaction in women and erectile function in men. Ginko may also be of some, although mild, benefit, as well.

6. Viagra/Cialis/Lavitra, we have all been inundated with the commercials for these products to treat male erectile dysfunction. They typically do not increase libido in men, but desire and orgasm is more complicated in women than in men. These medications can effectively improve the cascade of arousal in women and can increase libido and sexual satisfaction for about 30% of women and also can help women suffering from sexual dysfunction due to use of antidepressants.

They key is to find a knowledgeable physician that you feel comfortable with. Having proper testing done is also important so that if there are hormonal imbalances which are causing the issue, they can be addressed and treated. Remember what works for one person may not for another, it is important to find what works best for you.

Leading the charge at Holtorf Medical Group, Dr. Holtorf and his associates specialize in natural, prescription Bioidentical Hormone Replacement,  Complex Endocrine Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Infectious Diseases, Fatigue Syndromes and Neurological Illnesses. The Holtorf Medical Group also safely and naturally treats weight loss, multiple sclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, low libido, diabetes, menopause and various types of cancer. Many people who have hit brick walls and had not had any quality of life have found solutions and salvation at the Holtorf Medical Group in Torrance, CA.

Dr. Holtorf has been singing the praises of using natural hormones verses synthetic ones years before other members of the medical community got on board. Using safe and natural pharmaceutical hormones, the Holtorf Medical Group is able to obtain positive results without the negative side effects of synthetic hormones, which often includes increased risk of stroke, heart attack and cancer, weight gain, depression and fatigue. Here is a video we did with Dr. Holtorf for LAsThePlace.com.

Keeping up with the latest medical journals and treatments is the key to the Holtorf Group finding solutions to chronic medical conditions when other doctors cannot. Shockingly enough, most doctors rely solely on what they learned in medical school and don’t bother to keep up to date with the latest advancements and research. This is not the case at Holtorf Medical Group, and Dr. Holtorf is tireless when it comes to turning over ever leaf, studying up on the latest information and research. The doctors on staff are experts and pioneers in their fields. This forward thinking medical practice is able to determine the cause of their patients’ symptoms, because unlike at other practices, Holtorf Medical Group, Inc. takes the time to go beyond standard testing, as well as discusses each patient’s medical history, while determining the physiological causes of their symptoms. They truly are life-savers!

Dr. Kent Holtorf, M.D.

Dr. Holtorf is a diplomate and a board examiner for American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (ABAAM). As a board examiner, Dr. Holtorf is responsible for administering the oral portion of the board exam and evaluating the physicians’ responses to determine if their knowledge base in endocrinology and natural hormones is high enough to receive board certification in this field.

Dr. Holtorf received his doctorate of medicine from St. Louis University with residency training at UCLA. He has personally trained physicians across the country in the use of bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, complex endocrine dysfunction and innovative treatments of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. He was the founding medical director and developed the protocols for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers and other centers across the country.

Take Control

Finding relief from chronic symptoms, especially when other doctors insist there is no cure, can be life altering. The Holtorf Medical Group, Inc. website offers detailed descriptions of these different types of conditions and the testing that can be done to determine treatment, which will improve the quality of their patients’ lives.

Patient Response

Many patients feel like they’ve been given a new lease on life after receiving treatment at the Holtorf Medical Group, Inc.

Tracey D., who went to Holtorf Medical Group for  her chronic fatigue syndrome, has stated, “They will use their knowledge along with your own knowledge of how your health has changed; and they will partner with you to help you get better. Most of my health issues went undiagnosed for over fifteen years.  Dr. Wightman discovered many conditions that he was able to correct or put in remission.”

Likewise, Steve B., who was treated for weight and health issues, has said,  “For years, I spent a lot of time and money on care that left me a 315 lb hormone wreck. I was tired of taking thyroid medicine that seemed to make my weight worse and not better, I was tired all the time, and not getting the answers from all the different doctors and specialists I had seen. I was close to giving up, but someone recommended the Holtorf Medical Group… It’s been just over 12 months since I saw Dr Wightman and things have changed a lot. I dropped to 190 lb and never felt better.”

Sydney C. was impressed with how knowledgeable her doctors were, “From my first appointment I could tell that this person knew what he was talking about! Hormones play an enormous role in our body’s health…I have just lost 15 pounds. I have boundless energy.”

Bonnie L., suffered from exhaustion, depression and severe anxiety before finding some relief at Holtorf.  “Dr. Holtorf truly practices proactive, cutting-edge medicine. It really does feel like he works miracles. I have referred several friends to him, and they have all had the same reaction. My family is considering moving away from the Torrance area, but no matter where I move I will fly back to see Dr. Holtorf. There is nobody else I would trust to manage my thyroid issues. Thank you so much, Dr. Holtorf!!”

Is you have had chronic health problems for an ongoing period of time and have not found solutions, this could be your answer. For more information on the natural and inclusive avenues Dr. Holtorf and his staff take, go to www.HoltorfMed.com.

Two offices in California: Los Angeles (Torrance)  (310) 375-2705
San Francisco (Foster City) (650)641-3539