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...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog, Men's Health, Women's Health
Diabetes affects 1 out of 10 people in the United States and the global prevalence of diabetes is growing. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is also known as insulin-dependent autoimmune diabetes and is not reversible due to the extensive damage of the pancreas....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 4, 2023 | Blog, Men's Health, Women's Health
Don’t understand your doctor? Here’s some tips to have a more productive appointment with your health care provider. It’s not unusual for people to go to a doctor’s appointment and come back not understanding anything that was explained to them or what...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 3, 2023 | Gut Health
Why is hydration key to gut health and cellular function? Let’s talk about it. Having healthy, hydrated plump and juicy cells makes a huge difference in whether or not your body functions optimally. Well-hydrated cells allow hormones, neurotransmitters, and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog, Adrenal Issues, Men's Health, Thyroid Issues, Weight Management, Women's Health
What are four signs that you’re suffering from hormonal imbalances? Hormonal imbalances include sex hormone imbalances, adrenal imbalances, thyroid hormone imbalances, as well as pancreatic hormone and pituitary hormone imbalances. Your whole endocrine system...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 1, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
How do you reduce stress, anxiety and burnout? Here are three simple steps. Stress, anxiety, and burnout can affect anyone and have been particularly difficult during these pandemic years, especially for US healthcare workers, but for anybody who’s had to deal...