by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 3, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
How can you naturally resolve hormone imbalances? Let’s talk about it. As a neuro immune endocrine specialist treating the hormonally challenged for over 30 years, I find that most of my patients prefer to take a natural path to getting their hormones in...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 27, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What are sure signs your blood sugar is too high? Let’s talk about it. High blood sugar can cause a variety of symptoms. Some you may not pay any attention to, and some are very dangerous. High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia. There are early signs and late...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 25, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Gut Health
What are some effective ways to break a sugar addiction? Let’s talk about it Approximately 75% of Americans eat excess amount of sugar. Sugar is a substance that stimulates the release of opioids and dopamine and has addictive potential. Dopamine is your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 24, 2023 | Gut Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
So what can you eat for a healthy gut and a healthy brain? Let’s talk about it. Your gut and brain require very similar nutrients. I like to think of your gut as one of your three brains – meaning a center of neurotransmitter production. Your first brain...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 23, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Weight Management
So how do stress and anxiety affect your diet? Let’s talk about it. Stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your diet. And that’s because, during high stress when you’re feeling very anxious, your adrenal hormones and your neurotransmitters are so out...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 22, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Weight Management
What are the five common dietary pitfalls that keep you from losing weight? Let’s talk about it. Losing weight can be difficult. Many of us start off well at eating a healthier diet but we don’t always maintain our healthy ways. The five dietary pitfalls...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 21, 2023 | Gut Health, Men's Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
What are the top three foods for diabetes control? Let’s talk about it Diabetes affects millions of Americans with over 10% of the population affected. Type two diabetes becomes more common as we age. It’s important that you follow a diet that will help...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 20, 2023 | Menopause
Does menopause affect your joints? Let’s talk about it. Do you ever wonder why you’re falling apart? Seems like you hurt yourself a lot more often – spraining ankles, wrists, sore shoulders and hips, and back pain. The reason your joints ache is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 18, 2023 | Mind/Body, Men's Health, Women's Health
Do hormones affect your eye health? Absolutely. Let’s talk about it. As you age and your hormones decline and your vision changes. That’s because the shape of your eyeball changes and the lens of your eye thickens causing you to need reading glasses. Your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 17, 2023 | Gut Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
How do hormones affect your colon health? Let’s talk about it. Hormones definitely affect the health of your colon. Estrogen promotes a healthy colon epithelial layer. Estrogen deficiency in post-menopause can lead to dysplasia or abnormal cells in the colon....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 16, 2023 | Hypothalamus
Can you balance your hypothalamus with nutritional supplements? Science says yes. Let’s find out how. Your hypothalamus is dependent upon your nutritional status. Since it’s not protected by the blood-brain barrier, your hypothalamus receives...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 15, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
Patients often ask what I personally do to stay well. The answer is simple: I follow the same five proactive health tips I teach my patients. These foundational pillars support hormone balance, metabolism, sleep, mindset, and long-term vitality—helping me age...