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Adrenal Issues

Dealing with Cortisol Illness

Dealing with Cortisol Illness

Cortisol Illness. If you want to know why cortisol makes you sick, then this article can help. Welcome back to my blog! Today, I'm going to talk all about your cortisol and why it may make you...

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Hormone Partners – Cortisol and DHEA

Hormone Partners – Cortisol and DHEA

Ok, what about those hormone partners? Well, Cortisol has a partner too. It’s DHEA. DHEA follows cortisol like a puppy. If your cortisol is high, then your DHEA is too. If your cortisol bottoms...

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Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?

Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?

Did you know that stress can cause weight gain? Let's talk. Stress has been linked to heart disease, cancer, allergies, autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, mood disorders, and obesity. While...

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Gut Health

Top 3 Foods for Diabetes Control

Top 3 Foods for Diabetes Control

What are the top three foods for diabetes control?  Let's talk about it  https://youtu.be/cmH3vvDiDKY Diabetes affects millions of Americans with over 10% of the population affected. Type two...

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Hormones and Colon Health

Hormones and Colon Health

How do hormones affect your colon health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/XSgNCor1K2g Hormones definitely affect the health of your colon. Estrogen promotes a healthy colon epithelial layer....

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Why Hydration is The Key to Gut Health

Why Hydration is The Key to Gut Health

Why is hydration key to gut health and cellular function? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/NNLRDXiD-9U Having healthy, hydrated plump and juicy cells makes a huge difference in whether or...

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The Importance of Gut Health

The Importance of Gut Health

Why is it important for your gut to be healthy? And especially, how does your gut health affect your hormones?  Focusing on gut health is very popular now. With the majority of the focus...

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Hypothalamus

Stuck On A Healing Journey

Stuck On A Healing Journey

Are you feeling stuck on your healing journey? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/USl3JQRiw2k?si=Ff1EUxZ61323ewu3 I've been treating patients in my integrative medicine practice since...

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Immunity

Autoimmune Relief

Autoimmune Relief

If you want to know how autoimmunity affects you and what you can do about it — then this video is for you. Let's discuss autoimmune relief. Make sure to subscribe so I can help you get your...

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Your Intelligent Immune System

Your Intelligent Immune System

Your immune system has a mind of its own. Oh, yes, it’s controlled by your hypothalamus - the master gland that controls all your hormones and neurotransmitters. Yet your intelligent immune system...

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Your Body Tries To Protect Itself

Your Body Tries To Protect Itself

Your immune system’s job is to protect you. Your bone marrow produces the soldiers. White Blood Cells (W.B.C.). Young W.B.C.s need to be trained. So they go to the thymus for boot camp. Then your...

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Treating Autoimmune Diseases Naturally

Treating Autoimmune Diseases Naturally

Autoimmunity is a common diagnosis these days. Autoimmune diseases include: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis, celiac disease, pernicious anemia, inflammatory...

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Infertility

4 Hormones That Induce Infertility

4 Hormones That Induce Infertility

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant and want to know the hormones that induce infertility then this video is for you: Make sure to subscribe so I can help you get your hormones in Harmony...

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Menopause

Managing Hypoglycemia In Menopause

Managing Hypoglycemia In Menopause

How do you manage hypoglycemia in menopause? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/IFiyl-j2nm0 Hypoglycemia means your blood sugar is too low. It's quite common in young women, especially...

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Joint Issues During Menopause

Joint Issues During Menopause

Does menopause affect your joints? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/Q4DfUaZM87k Do you ever wonder why you're falling apart? Seems like you hurt yourself a lot more often - spraining ankles,...

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Tips For Sex After Menopause

Tips For Sex After Menopause

What are the best tips for sex after menopause? Honestly, I get this question all the time as a Family Nurse Practitioner: now that I’m menopausal how can I have a better, healthier sex life?...

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Men’s Health

Signs That You Have a Food Allergy

Signs That You Have a Food Allergy

What are the signs that you have a food allergy? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/_2LCCA9KLLo Food allergies affect many people. In self-reports 11-19% of adults and 1 out of 13 children...

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Power Up Your Plant Based Diet

Power Up Your Plant Based Diet

Did you know that if you power up your plant based diet it can improve your hormone health? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/lcVb55d2-D4 Studies show that a plant based diet is the way to go...

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Mind / Body

Do Hormones Affect Your Eye Health?

Do Hormones Affect Your Eye Health?

Do hormones affect your eye health? Absolutely. Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/kyxEI-ojioA As you age and your hormones decline and your vision changes. That’s because the shape of your...

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My Top 5 Proactive Health Tips

My Top 5 Proactive Health Tips

So what are my top proactive health tips? https://youtu.be/RCoqjkCCdZI As an integrative family nurse practitioner, I'm often asked what I do to stay healthy. Well, I follow the same five pillars...

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5 Tips to Age Gracefully

5 Tips to Age Gracefully

How do you age gracefully? Here are five tips to age with vitality and avoid chronic illnesses. https://youtu.be/vgoyBuzbqOk Aging Gracefully can be a challenge A big part of it is your mindset....

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7 Tips for Relief From Neck Pain

7 Tips for Relief From Neck Pain

Do you suffer from neck pain? Let me share seven tips to relieve neck pain.  https://youtu.be/HIcv1oKvesk Neck Pain As a family nurse practitioner, I treat my patients for other issues than...

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Obesity

Do Detox Diets Work?

Do Detox Diets Work?

Do detox diets work?  Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/Gb9K_xuezUw There's a lot on the internet about detoxification diets - fasts, juice cleanses, weight loss detox. But there’s not a lot...

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Can Hormones Cause Weight Gain?

Can Hormones Cause Weight Gain?

Can hormones cause weight gain? Yes, if they’re out of balance. Hormones are essential to life. But when they’re out of balance, your metabolism is affected. And that means you can gain weight....

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PCOS

Foods To Avoid For PCOS

Foods To Avoid For PCOS

In this article, I am going to talk about the best diet for preventing PCOS, and the best diet tips for PCOS. Hi, I'm Deborah Maragopoulos, an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner. I'm...

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Can I Get Pregnant with PCOS?

Can I Get Pregnant with PCOS?

It may seem impossible to get pregnant with PCOS - PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome. But let me assure you that it is possible! You just need to get your hormones in balance first. I have had many...

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Thyroid Issues

Thyroiditis – Treating It Naturally

Thyroiditis – Treating It Naturally

Are you tired, run-down, gaining weight? Do you suffer from brain fog, low motivation, insomnia? Finally, after all these years living with a sluggish metabolism has your blood panel revealed low...

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Women’s Health

Why is Progesterone Important?

Why is Progesterone Important?

So why is progesterone important? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/ZhjmzMw78GM?si=NF0gAJrZ9RJwQQVQ Progesterone is one of the most important hormones that your body makes, especially...

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Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen Dominance

What is estrogen dominance and what is the role of progesterone? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/GmfjaEeZZeQ?si=7b4iViIwoN_j-EAo Estrogen dominance is a condition where a woman produces more...

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