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...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 14, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Why is sleep so important for your health and what happens while you’re sleeping that affects your health? Let’s talk about it. You know that when you miss sleep you’re more likely to get sick and you definitely don’t feel your best. But what’s...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 13, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What are 8 ways to reduce your risk factors for heart disease without medication? Let’s talk about it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. In the United States, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Here are 8...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 11, 2023 | Gut Health
What’s the truth about your gut microbiome? And what does it have to do with your health? Let’s talk about it The beneficial bacteria and other microbes of your gut, known as your microbiome, affect many areas of your health. Your gut microbiome...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 10, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What are the 8 top tips to manage your blood pressure? Let’s talk about it. Your blood pressure is influenced by the health of your heart, how much inflammation is going on in your body, and the elasticity. Your hypothalamus controls your blood pressure...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 9, 2023 | Weight Management
Do detox diets work? Let’s talk about it. There’s a lot on the internet about detoxification diets – fasts, juice cleanses, weight loss detox. But there’s not a lot of research that shows that detox diets are very effective. While detox diets do...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 8, 2023 | Women's Health
How do you prepare for the challenges of the postpartum period? Let’s talk about it. Having a baby is a big change in your life. You’re going to be sore and exhausted from giving birth, navigating breastfeeding or if you choose not to nurse – gritting...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 7, 2023 | Hypothalamus
So how do psychedelics affect your hypothalamus? Let’s talk about it. Psychedelic drugs are gaining favor as potential psychological therapies. Psychedelics do target your hypothalamus which affects your neuroendocrine system influencing both what’s...