by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 2, 2021 | Autoimmunity
This topic has been up for debate for what seems like ages. But, the question still remains: Are artificial sweeteners safe? The short answer is that science doesn’t always agree. Let’s dive in and talk about the possible effects of artificial sweeteners...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 26, 2021 | Hypothalamus
Studies prove that birth control pill side effects include hypothalamus shrinkage. I find it interesting that research has finally proven what I’ve seen for over twenty years. Many women who have a long history of birth control pill use end up with some...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 24, 2021 | Women's Health
How the Mediterranean diet can help keep your hormones balanced. Studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets. It reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and increases longevity. But the Mediterranean diet is also...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 19, 2021 | Menopause, Perimenopause
Can menopause cause shortness of breath? Yes — menopause can contribute to shortness of breath through several distinct hormonal mechanisms, though it is important to note that shortness of breath always warrants medical evaluation to rule out cardiac and pulmonary...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 17, 2021 | Menopause
Does menopause cause high blood pressure? Actually, it can. Let’s talk about how and what you can do about it. High blood pressure is often diagnosed in middle-aged people. It’s not uncommon for women going through menopause to need treatment for hypertension....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 12, 2021 | Menopause
Today, we are going to address a question so many have asked: What basic blood work do you need to check your hormones? To determine if your hormones are out of balance? After thirty years of treating hormonally-challenged patients, I have learned that it is so...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 4, 2021 | Hypothalamus
How do you know if your hormones are out of balance? When most people think about hormones, they think about their sex hormones. But all your hormones affect many areas of your health and wellbeing. Hormones and hormonal imbalances affect your adrenals, your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 26, 2021 | Hypothalamus
If you’re familiar with my work at all, you know that I talk about the hypothalamus a lot. And that’s because it is so important in keeping your hormones in harmony. Your hypothalamus is the master of regulating all of the hormones that your body produces....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 17, 2021 | Hypothalamus
Have you ever had a super stressful situation, like the loss of a job, a loved one, or a relationship, and a few months later your hair starts falling out due to the stress of it all? Stress can actually cause hair loss. But how does this happen? When...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 5, 2021 | Hypothalamus
Does Genesis Gold® have side effects? What are the Genesis Gold® side effects? Well, frankly everything potentially has side effects. Genesis Gold® is a foundational hypothalamic formula – which means it not only supports optimal hypothalamus function...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 22, 2021 | Menopause
Are you in perimenopause and still having periods, yet suffering from what seems like menopausal symptoms? Or are you postmenopausal and still suffering from lack of hormones? Let’s talk about what your menopause symptoms might be, and how you can thrive instead...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 15, 2021 | Hypothalamus
Your hypothalamus is by far the most important gland in your body. It controls all of your systems, as well as brain functioning and the immune system. Your hypothalamus should not be ignored. More than 20 years ago, I discovered that the hypothalamus was at the...