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 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...