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...
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...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 18, 2024 | Menopause
What should I eat to stabilize insulin during menopause? To stabilize insulin during menopause, focus on a Mediterranean-style pattern that’s low in sugar and starchy carbohydrates, rich in healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, and provides adequate protein...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 17, 2024 | Menopause
How can I manage menopause symptoms affordably? You can manage many menopause symptoms with low-cost, lifestyle-based approaches. Regular exercise, a diet that includes phytoestrogen-rich foods, and daily stress-reduction practices are among the most affordable and...
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
How can I feel better in perimenopause naturally? You can feel better in perimenopause by leaning on four simple, natural strategies: regular aerobic exercise, mind-body practices like yoga, meaningful social connection, and a healthy intimate life. Each of these...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 20, 2024 | Thyroid Issues
What are the symptoms of central hypothyroidism? Central hypothyroidism can cause classic hypothyroid symptoms even when standard labs look normal. Common signs include constipation, feeling cold all the time, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, dry or brittle hair, and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 19, 2024 | Hypothalamus
How can I boost low cortisol levels naturally? If your cortisol is genuinely low, natural approaches focus on supporting your body’s stress-response system rather than forcing cortisol up. Key strategies include managing how you respond to stress, protecting...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 18, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
What causes low estrogen? Low estrogen has five common causes. Ovarian aging or failure means the ovaries no longer have enough egg-containing follicles to produce estrogen. Hypothalamic dysfunction disrupts the brain signals that tell the ovaries to make estrogen....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 8, 2024 | Women's Health, Menopause
What are the uncommon symptoms of low estrogen? Beyond hot flashes and vaginal dryness, low estrogen can cause symptoms that often get missed: recurring urinary tract infections, anxiety and depression, brain fog and trouble focusing, very light or absent periods,...
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...