by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 3, 2024 | Menopause, Hypothalamus
What are holistic approaches to managing your menopause symptoms? Let’s talk about it. As an intuitive integrative nurse practitioner, I am all about practicing holistic health care. Holistic health care means we’re taking care of your physical, mental,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 26, 2024 | Hypothalamus
What are the top 10 strategies for improving your hormonal health? Let’s talk about it. Your hormonal health includes all your hormones: your sex hormones, your thyroid hormones, your adrenal hormones, your pituitary hormones, and your pancreatic hormones. Here...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 25, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Did you know that it’s possible to balance your hormones naturally? Let me share how. Your hormones are not functioning on their own. Your sex hormones, adrenal hormones, thyroid hormones, pancreatic hormones and pituitary hormones all communicate directly with...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 19, 2024 | Women's Health, Men's Health
Do you know all the healing benefits from red light therapy? Let’s talk about it. Red light therapy, also known as laser therapy, utilizes far and near infrared light waves which have been shown to increase mitochondrial activity, reduce inflammation, and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 26, 2024 | Hypothalamus
So how can you keep and preserve your gallbladder? Let’s talk about it. Gallbladder disease in the United States has doubled over the last three decades. The risk factors for gallbladder disease are older age, male gender, diabetes/insulin resistance, and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 21, 2024 | Hypothalamus
How does BPA affect your hormones? Let’s talk about it. BPA – Bisphenol A – is an endocrine-disrupting chemical found in everyday products you may use without a second thought: plastic water bottles, food can linings, receipt paper, and even some dental...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 20, 2024 | Gut Health, Hypothalamus
What is the relationship between your gut microbiome and arthritis? Let’s talk about it. There’s a growing body of evidence that your gut microbiome (the friendly bacteria in your intestine) influences inflammation throughout your body, including inflammatory...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 15, 2024 | Gut Health
How does your gut microbiome affect food allergies? Let’s talk about it. Your gut microbiome helps you stay healthy. Through the neurological system, your gut microbiome communicates directly with your hypothalamus. If your gut microbiome is out of balance,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 14, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
Did you know there’s another estrogen? Let’s meet E4. Estetrol (E4) is a natural estrogen discovered in 1965. It is known as E4 because it has four OH groups. Estetrol is produced exclusively by the fetal liver and is found in detectable levels only during...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 13, 2024 | Hypothalamus
What are the symptoms of hypothalamic inflammation? Let’s talk about it. The hypothalamus is the master regulator of vital physiological processes including energy balance and nutrient metabolism. Hypothalamic inflammation can result from both over and under...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 12, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Does hypothalamus inflammation affect glucose regulation? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus is key in glucose regulation. When your hypothalamus becomes inflamed, glucose regulation is altered. Inflammatory processes in the hypothalamus occur in two...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 11, 2024 | Hypothalamus
How does insulin affect your brain health? Let’s talk about it. Although the brain has been long considered an insulin-dependent organ, recent research shows that insulin significantly affects the brain. Specifically in the hypothalamus where it plays a role in...