by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 30, 2024 | Gut Health
How does alcohol impact your gut health? Let’s talk about it. Alcohol has been well studied in terms of its effect on your health, including gastrointestinal health. First of all, alcohol affects your liver’s ability to remove toxins from your body which affects...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 29, 2024 | Weight Management, Hypothalamus
What’s the safest method to lose weight naturally? Let’s talk about it. Obesity is endemic. Nearly 40% of US adults are obese. Obesity increases the risk of metabolic disorders including diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight is not just cosmetic, it’s vital...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 21, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
What is the key to vitality and well-being? Hormonal harmony. Let’s talk about it. Hormones are biochemical messengers produced by glands in your body that keep your body healthy – run your metabolism, your reproduction, your growth, your immunity. So it is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 20, 2024 | Gut Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
Is colon cleansing good for your gut health? Let’s talk about. Colon cleansing is quite popular. It basically consists of enemas or water flushes of the lower colon. Colon cleansing can also include: Fasting Dietary changes Laxatives to increase bowel movements...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 19, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
How do you support your libido after breast cancer and menopause? Let’s talk about it. For women, estrogen is really our libido hormone. Yet after breast cancer, you may not be able to use HRT safely. So, whether you’ve developed chemotherapy-induced menopause...
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...