by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 18, 2024 | Menopause
What’s the best diet for menopausal insulin stability? Let’s talk. Low levels of estrogen predispose menopausal women to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance means vital cells are not open to receive insulin as it escorts glucose for energy production....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 17, 2024 | Menopause
So what affordable options exist to manage menopause symptoms? Let’s talk about it. Menopause can be expensive. Hormone Replacement Therapy may or may not be covered by insurance. Compounded bioidentical hormones are usually not covered. If you choose to go natural,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 16, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Can Genesis Gold® be taken every day for your lifetime? Yes! I designed Genesis Gold® as a foundational hypothalamic nutraceutical to be used daily throughout all your hormonal transitions. No matter your age, gender, or health conditions. Optimizing hypothalamus...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 15, 2024 | Menopause, Perimenopause
What are the best engaging activities for perimenopausal women to feel good again? Let’s talk about it. When you reach perimenopause, oftentimes you feel like your body is out of control. Your hormones are imbalanced and your moods are erratic. You begin having...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 20, 2024 | Thyroid Issues
Do you have central hypothyroidism? Let’s talk about it. What if your labs look normal, according to your healthcare provider, and you still feel awful? You have hypothyroid symptoms: Constipated Cold all the time Gaining weight Fatigued Dry, brittle hair...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 19, 2024 | Hypothalamus
How do you boost your cortisol levels naturally? Let’s talk about it. Cortisol is an important hormone that is part of your stress response. While too much cortisol can cause problems, too little can result in fatigue and poor stress response. To boost your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 18, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
Why do you have low estrogen and what can you do about it? Let’s talk about it. If you have low estrogen, there are a few reasons that might be: 1. Ovarian Failure Meaning you’ve literally run out of eggs. You need to have so many oocytes whose theca...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 8, 2024 | Women's Health, Menopause
What are low estrogen symptoms you may not have known about? Let’s talk about it. You may know the more common low estrogen symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. But there are quite a few uncommon low estrogen symptoms that can even beguile your health...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 7, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Menopause, Women's Health
How can you fix Anxiety and vaginal atrophy? Let’s talk about it. There is a relationship between anxiety and vaginal atrophy. Both are due to low hormone levels. Low estrogen can cause vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy means the tissues become very thin and dry....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 6, 2024 | Menopause
What are three common side effects of hormone replacement therapy and how do you fix them? Let’s talk about it. Hormone Replacement Therapy can have side effects. Today we will talk about the three most common side effects and how to fix each. The number one...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 5, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
Why do some women menstruate after menopause? Let’s talk about it. You would think once you reach menopause, you would stop having periods but not all women do. These aren’t traditional periods where you’re ovulating. They’re more breakthrough...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 4, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
How can you manage your post-menopausal facial hair naturally? Let’s talk about it. The increase in testosterone in post-menopause causes stimulation of facial hair. Low post-menopausal estrogen levels lead to lower sex hormone binding globulin which frees...