Kemper Health & Wellness

09/26/2025

GLP-1s aren't just for weight loss and glucose control. Studies are constantly showing benefits outside of that scope and why they are doing so much good.

🔬 GLP-1 meds lower pro-inflammatory markers: C-reactive protein (CRP), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α).This reduction can lead to improved insulin sensitivity, better cardiovascular outcomes, and lower overall inflammatory burden in chronic diseases.

❤️ Cardiovascular Inflammation is reduced. Improvement in endothelial function (lining of blood vessels). Decreased oxidative stress, which damages blood vessels. These effects may partly explain the cardiovascular protection seen in trials like LEADER and SUSTAIN-6.

🧠 Emerging research suggests GLP-1s cross the blood-brain barrier and may reduce neuroinflammation involved in diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Possibly modulate microglial activation, which is linked to brain aging and degeneration.
Some trials are currently testing GLP-1 drugs in neurodegenerative diseases.

⚙️ Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form (NASH) are tied to metabolic inflammation. GLP-1s reduce hepatic fat accumulation, lower ALT/AST liver enzymes and improve liver histology (in clinical trials with semaglutide).

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

It's coming tomorrow! Come see me to hear about how we can optimize your health!

09/19/2025

Kemper Health & Wellness will be sitting at a hole at the fun charity gold outing sponsored by First Response Wellness Foundation! We will be giving out free injections to help with energy to propel you through your day and score big!

Sign up for the scramble as the proceeds benefit a wonderful cause.

https://www.frwellnessfoundation.org/2025-charity-golf-scramble

09/16/2025

What is CJC 1295 and Ipamorelin and why do folks like it?

CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are both peptide hormones commonly used together in anti-aging or performance-enhancement protocols, especially in the hormone replacement and fitness communities. When combined, they work synergistically to increase growth hormone (GH) secretion — but they do so in a more physiologic and pulsatile way than synthetic HGH (human growth hormone) injections.

🔹 CJC-1295
*A GHRH (Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone) analog.
*Stimulates the pituitary gland to release more endogenous growth hormone.

🔹 Ipamorelin
*A Ghrelin mimetic / GHRP (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide).
*Triggers GH release via a different receptor (the ghrelin receptor).
*Has minimal side effects (e.g., doesn’t raise cortisol or prolactin much, unlike older GHRPs).

💪 Potential Benefits (Anecdotal & Clinical)
*Improved sleep quality
*Better muscle recovery and growth
*Enhanced fat metabolism
*Increased energy and mood
*Improved skin elasticity and possible anti-aging effects
*Support for lean body mass preservation

We have lots of folks on it (men and women!) and they love it because of it's many benefits.

09/15/2025

One can diagnose obstructive sleep apnea through blood tests sometimes when it's bad enough.

Hemoglobin and hematocrit reflect basically how much blood we have circulating in our body. Naturally, and not on testosterone replacement therapy, these blood counts should never be elevated (except if you live in the mountains...)

When I see a patient for the first time and they don't know they have obstructive sleep apnea, it's suspected, or they have it and refuse to wear their equipment, a super high hemoglobin and hematocrit is seen like this.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea causes intermittent low oxygen levels (hypoxia) during sleep.
Your body responds to hypoxia by producing more erythropoietin (EPO) — a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. When you have high counts like this it can cause hypertension (high blood pressure), folks' faces will be beet red from all the blood volume, and folks can have headaches and other issues pertaining to this.

This phenomenon can also be a problem when starting someone on testosterone replacement therapy as well.

So if you suspect you have obstructive sleep apnea, or know you have it, WEAR YOUR EQUIPMENT to assure you are getting enough oxygen delivered to your body at night. We often test for this and try to assist in any way possible whether it be through weight loss and other measures, but sometimes it's structural and we are happy to refer to appropriate ENT specialists to get the problem solved.

09/12/2025

Ladies we can help dryness and sensitivity with a unique approach. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) can be answer! It's a cosmetic procedure that uses the patient's own blood products to improve s*xual function and va**nal health.

How does it work?

*Blood is drawn, processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors (PRP), and then injected into specific areas of the cl****is and va**na.

*The goal is to rejuvenate va**nal tissue, increase blood flow, and stimulate stem cells, which proponents believe leads to enhanced s*xual satisfaction, dryness and improved bladder control.

*Patients may need more than one treatment, but it can be very effacacious.

*Ask about it today!

09/10/2025

Higher cholesterol linked to longevity?

It's not just always about obsessing about cholesterol and people getting placed on Statin medications.

We need cholesterol to:
*Help support mitochondrial function and have energy
*All our s*x hormones derive from it
*Facilitates nerve function by greasing the myelin sheath

The AMORIS (Apolipoprotein MOrtality RISk) cohort offers a unique opportunity to compare biomarkers measured at similar ages but earlier in life between centenarians and their shorter-lived peers. AMORIS includes biomarker data on >800,000 individuals from 1985 to 1996 in primary care and occupational setting, linked to national health and population registers through 2020 in Sweden.

What was seen in those who lived to be 100 years old?
*Higher levels of total cholesterol
*Higher levels of iron and lower total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
*Lower levels of glucose (blood sugars)
*Lower levels of uric acid
*Lower creatinine (kidney function)
*Lower (liver function labs) AST, ALT, GGT

09/08/2025

09/05/2025

Clinically shown to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture, Wrinkle + Texture Repair works in synergy with your skin to support long-term skin health.

09/04/2025

In lieu of my hilarious bird feeder with camera some thoughts on men before and after regarding testosterone replacement.

Before:
*Not confident
*Struggling to make decisions
*Lack of sleep dulling energy and brightness and mojo
*Sexual issues/ erectile problems
*Struggling to put on muscle mass

After:
*Regal and confident
*Decision maker and decisive
*Able to put on muscle
*No further erectile issues
*Feeling better overall and it shows on the outside!