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6 steps to differentiate your practice from the competition, improve patient outcomes, and maximize profits.

Just delivering great service to your patients is no longer a winning strategy. Aging baby boomers already expect great service. And if you’re still competing on the basis of price, then you are offering little or no true differentiation from the competition

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5 Steps to “De-Fatigue” Your Patients:
Groundbreaking treatments for CFS and Fibromyalgia

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Determine the role of thyroid and cortisol in CFS and FM. Identify the first step of healing by stabilizing the patient, reveal the causes of mitochondrial dysfunction and offending agents. Discuss the importance of hormone balance for optimal quality of life. Identify and treat underlying chronic infections. Review maintence techniques for ongoing symptom prevention.

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Estrogen and Breast Cancer:
Women suffer from estrogen deprivation due to a medical community that disregards a safe alternative.

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In September 2012, a jury in Salt Lake City, Utah awarded a breast cancer survivor $5.1 million in a court case against the pharmaceutical company, Wyeth (also known as Pfizer), alleging that the use of Premarin-Provera (Prempro) was responsible for the development of her breast cancer.

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My Synopsis of Part II, Next Weekend

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During the last Part I course in Salt Lake City, Utah, I taught from a wheelchair in a snowstorm. For those of you who attended this conference, the content, format, and articles for my PowerPoint presentation were completely new and different from my past Part I course.

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Menopause and Andropause:
Optimizing Hormones for Better Health

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Dr. Daved Rosensweet and Dr. Jonathan Wright present unique hormone treatments for the common symptoms of menopause in women and andropause in men. Evaluate the different types of hormone testing, testing methods, and interpretation.

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Pearls from A Successful Naturopathic Medical Practice: 5 integrative techniques to maximize BHRT treatments

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Patients in the United States and worldwide are seeking integrative therapies now, more than ever before. As the demand for bioidentical hormone therapy increases, the same applies to the integrative techniques that greatly enhance well-being, vitality and overall health.

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Oxytocin Guidelines:
How Can Patients Benefit from the “Love Hormone”?

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Known as the “bonding hormone”, oxytocin is naturally produced in the body and acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain to influence social behavior and emotions. Oxytocin is available as a prescription drug to more commonly stimulate uterine contractions during pregnancy. However, researchers are finding…

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Testosterone Guidelines:
What is the Best Form of Testosterone?

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We recently had the pleasure of ‘listening in’ on an interview with Dr. Rouzier, which was conducted by Bill Gottlieb, CHC, the author of Maximum Manhood: Sexual Healing Secrets and Anti-Aging Breakthroughs from the World’s Greatest Men’s Health Doctors. We learned a lot from it, and we think you will too!

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KEEPS Hormone Replacement Study:
A Response From Dr. Joseph Raffaele

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Three years after the Women’s Health Initiative published that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increased the incidence of certain health risks, clinical researchers at nine centers in the U.S. started the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).

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Estrogen’s Impact on Cognitive Function

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Brain lapses, memory loss, blank stares, confusion. Do you feel like you are losing your mind as you get older? What you may classify as old age and impaired brain function may truly be related to a decrease in estrogen.

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A Note from Neal: What To Expect at the Part II BHRT Course

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I have been asked by many of my students what the difference is between the Part I and the Part II BHRT courses. So, I thought I would quickly highlight the difference for everyone.

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WorldLink Medical Course Reviews and Testimonials

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Check out the feedback we have been getting lately!

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The Science Behind Telomere Shortening: How does it Affect the aging process and how can we treat it?

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In this webinar, Dr. Joseph Raffaele discusses telomeres and their role in cellular anatomy. Telomeres are protective caps on the end of chromosomes that prevent chromosome deterioration and aid replication.

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Hormone Levels in Women: An Overview including Estrogen and Progesterone

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This webinar will discuss what happens when women lose hormones, describe what happens when women replace hormones, identify which hormones women should use and which ones they should not use, and discuss what happens when you don’t replace hormones to optimal.

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A Note from Neal: Part IV of Mastering the Protocols for Optimization of Hormone Replacement Therapy

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For years Part III attendees have lamented, “So is that all there is? Can’t there be more? And can it be somewhere besides SLC?” OK, fine, so here’s Part IV. And we’ll go to another city.

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Dr. Rouzier Sets the Record Straight on Hormones and Cancer

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Hormone expert Neal Rouzier, M.D. had a recent discussion with a Physician enquiring about certain hormones and their relationship to cancer. He thought it was worth sharing, and we agree.

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Case Study: How A Conventionally Trained Psychiatrist Transformed His Practice by Integrating BHRT and Wellness.

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Dr.Louis Cady, M.D. shared key takeaways drawn from his experience with integration of exciting new therapies into his practice. This webinar will provide an overview of what to expect during his lectures at the Part I course, which will include the following topics

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6 Benefits of Using Social Media for Your Practice

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Social media. What does it mean for you and your practice? When you think of social media, do you picture Twitter updates every 10 minutes or catchy blurbs posted on Facebook? In reality, social media is more than posting a personal update on every time you brush your teeth, but it is also a practical business tool for bringing attention and traffic to your

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SSRI’s Have Side Effects, but is Hormone Replacement the Answer?

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Can hormone replacement therapy replace antidepressants? Antidepressant medication, also known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), has been shown to have a number of side effects, including insomnia, nervousness, sleep problems, headaches, joint and muscle pain, stomach upset, sexual dysfunction, and bleeding problems.

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Hormone Q&A: Round 2 of BHRT Guidelines and Takeaways

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Due to an overwhelming number of responses from the 1st Q&A session, we decided to host another live web conference. But really, I think it has to do more with the fact that Dr. Rouzier has an addiction he cannot get away from- his willingness to go over the time limit to ensure all questions are answered.

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Hormone Q&A: An Evidence-Based Web Conference

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On leap year day, we launched our first online Q&A session and received an outstanding response. It provided a wealth of knowledge for physicians and practitioners interested in BHRT and for those who have been practicing it for years.

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Cosmetic Procedures and Aging Skin: Can BHRT Help?

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As women age, they start to recognize a dramatic change in their skin. This is often due to a decline of estrogen in the body, which causes the inactivity of estrogen receptors and loss of estrogen production in the skin. Dry, rough, burning, and thin skin, as well as fine lines and wrinkles, can develop when estrogen is no longer being produced.

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Nutrition Webinar: The Obesity Epidemic – How Can Practitioners Empower Patients to Reverse the Problem?

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This course in nutrition with Dr. Timothy McKnight reveals statistics for the Obesity Epidemic in America, along with case studies and proven solutions from his successful wellness program, Fit for Life.

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Hypothyroid Symptoms But Normal TSH Levels? How to treat symptoms of low thyroid by optimizing free T3 levels.

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Fatigue, weight gain, forgetfulness, mood swings…did the holidays just hit? Or are these symptoms an indication of hypothyroidism? While you might struggle with the holiday season to maintain energy and sanity, these persistent symptoms are a few of the signs related to low thyroid function, also known as hypothyroidism.

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What Are Normal Testosterone Levels in Men? Dr. Neal Rouzier Makes a Recommendation.

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What is considered the normal range for testosterone levels in men? It may seem like an easy question to answer, as traditionally serum testosterone levels are observed to be anywhere between 300 to 1,200 ng/dL. Yet, the answer to this question is not as simple as it may seem.

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Medical Webinar: 7 Things to Consider Before Changing Your Practice to Preventive-Aging Medicine.

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Dr. Gregory Petersburg effectively addresses the age management market conditions for both seasoned practitioners, as well as those considering the integration of preventive-aging medicine into their practice.

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The FDA, ACOG, and NAMS Denounce Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. Neal Rouzier and Dr. Dirk Parvus Disagree

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Hi Neal,
I am attending a hormone conference in Chicago as part of a series given by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). I am interested in their approach to treating chronic disease. A lecturer from IFM refers to several studies that are using CEE and progestins.

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Anti Aging Conference – Anti-Aging Seminar in USA

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Look-young concoctions and feel-good elixirs. The anti-aging market is well-established and only getting stronger, as over 70 million aging baby boomers are driving the movement to look and feel younger. Currently at $80 billion, the anti-aging product market is expected to reach more than $114 billion by 2015.

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9 Medical Practice Marketing Tips for Success: You should only be involved in 2

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Whether you are just starting a practice or simply seeking to increase your patient base, at some point you will have to implement a marketing plan-of-action, so your prospective patients can connect to the health services you offer. At the same time, you are a medical professional with places to go and patients to see. Therefore, we will explain some of the best ways to market your practice, while still focusing on what you do best.

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The 7 Hormones Everyone Should Know

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Learn more about the various hormones used in BHRT.

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Estrogen Dominance in Men: Does Too Much Estrogen Cause Prostate Cancer?

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Testosterone replacement therapy has a significant role in protecting aging men’s health, including greater protection against heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.123 However, it naturally increases estrogen levels in men, which has brought the benefits of testosterone therapy into question.

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Transdermal vs. Oral Estrogen: Which is More Effective?

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While experts agree estrogen has far reaching benefits in menopausal women, researchers tend to disagree on how estrogen therapy should be administered.

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Medical Webinar- The Evidence Behind Hormone Optimization: Estrogen in Women

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Dr. Neal Rouzier attracted a massive crowd of students seeking to learn about natural estrogen replacement therapy. Definitely one of the most profound Q&A sessions I have experienced yet.

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Clearing Up Controversy about Hormones and Cancer: Dr. Neal Rouzier, M.D. provides insight.

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Since the 2002 report known as The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Trial, Prempro sales have fallen to $161 million annually and more than 10,000 lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer by women, who declared the company’s HRT drug lead to their development of breast cancer and other health ailments. Pfizer Inc. recently set aside $772 million to settle these cases.

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Melatonin for Sleep and 4 Additional Ways to Improve Sleep Naturally.

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Dr. Rouzier recently provided some tips in response to an online publication writer who asked the question, “What are some tips on how to avoid sleep disruptions when season’s change?” I thought it would be appropriate to post here and expand on natural sleep in general. Read the tips below and feel free to provide your own based on your knowledge and experience.

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