by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 26, 2023 | PCOS
Dealing with the symptoms of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) can be daunting. Your hormones are out of balance. You make more estrogen than progesterone because you’re not ovulating regularly. You make way too much testosterone, which leads to hirsutism, or...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 14, 2022 | Hypothalamus
Producing healthy hormones requires healthy fat consumption. Steroid hormones are made from cholesterol. Cell membranes are fatty acid-enriched. Hormone receptor sites require omega-3’s for healthy function Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA. This...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 7, 2022 | Weight Management
Although I prefer to teach patients about nutrition so they can make better food choices, some need an actual diet to follow. Here’s my basic nutritional recommendations for good health: DMAR® NUTRITIONAL PATH TO WELLNESS Eat all the healthy fats and proteins your...