Top 5 Foods to Lower Cortisol Naturally
The most effective foods for lowering cortisol are those rich in B vitamins, omega-3 fats, and magnesium, along with meals that stabilize blood sugar and support gut health. These foods work by signaling safety to your hypothalamus — the gland that starts the cortisol...
3 Foods To Avoid For PCOS
Today we’re going to talk about foods to avoid for PCOS and the best diet tips for PCOS. Hi, I’m Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP, intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner. I’m an expert in hormones, and I’ve helped many PCOS patients get their symptoms under control,...
Thank You, Dolly
I was with patients last Tuesday when my husband walked into the office in tears. “Oh my goodness, what’s wrong?” “Dolly Parton died.” I was a little surprised. Steve isn’t a country music fan, but he’s always been a fan of Dolly’s humanity — as we all have. What...
10 Signs You Have Progesterone Deficiency
Are your periods suddenly heavier than they used to be? Are you spotting before your period, dealing with breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, anxiety, or having a harder time sleeping the week before you bleed? Maybe your cycles are getting shorter, longer, more...
Menopause Brain Fog? Your Hypothalamus May Be Out of Rhythm
You walk into a room and forget why you’re there.You open your phone and cannot remember what you were about to look up.You lose words in the middle of a sentence.You forget names, appointments, or the thing you were just holding in your hand. And then you wonder, “Am...
5 Ways to Avoid Increased Cortisol Levels Before Bed
What you do in the hour or two before bed can either help your body settle down or convince your brain that the night shift has just begun. And that is a problem if you are trying to sleep. Because your body is not supposed to be running on stress chemistry at...
Why Coffee Makes Menopause Brain Fog Worse (and What to Do Instead)
If you want to know how coffee can affect blood flow to your brain, then this is for you. I’m going to show you why caffeine can temporarily decrease cerebral blood flow, how that may affect brain fog, anxiety, sleep, and menopause symptoms, and what to do if coffee...
5 Foods That Naturally Lower Cortisol
Most people think starting with stress management is the way to lower cortisol. And yes, calming your nervous system matters. But what you eat can either tell your body, “You’re safe,” or it can keep your hypothalamus sounding the stress alarm all day long. Because...
8 Signs Your Hypothalamus Is Dysregulated
If you want to know the signs that your hypothalamus is dysregulated, then this is for you. I’m going to show you how hypothalamic dysfunction can affect your sleep, temperature, appetite, weight, mood, memory, digestion, and hormones. Your hypothalamus is a small...
7 Foods That Nourish the Hypothalamus
If you want to know what foods help nourish the hypothalamus, then this is for you. I’m going to show you seven foods that support your hypothalamus, why this tiny gland needs the right nutrients to function, and how what you eat can affect your hormones, mood, sleep,...
Why Scrolling at Night Can Trigger Menopause Insomnia
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and you keep waking up at 2:00 or 3:00 a.m., or you feel exhausted all day but wide awake at night, your phone may be part of the problem. And it is not just because scrolling is distracting. Scrolling at night can actually...The Hormone Queen®
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
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