by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 5, 2021 | Hypothalamus
Amino acids are the building blocks for everything – your body and your biochemistry. Your hypothalamus, which controls all your vital functions, uses specific ratios of amino acids to do its job. It makes hormones and controls your immune system. It also...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 28, 2021 | Menopause
Menopausal anxiety is a symptom that can bring up so many questions. Not only does the depletion of your sex hormones affect your skin and physical body, but anxiety can also affect your mood and brain chemistry. One menopausal symptom is anxiety, a mood that can be...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 23, 2021 | Menopause, Women's Health
Besides hot flashes, insomnia is one of the most aggravating symptoms that women experience during menopause. However, you can treat menopausal insomnia, and today we are going to talk about what you can do to best deal with this symptom. Insomnia can be...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 21, 2021 | Menopause
As you begin this new stage in life, you may be wondering, “Do menopause symptoms last forever?” It’s a great question, and you aren’t alone in asking this. Let’s talk about how long you can expect symptoms to last. The good news is that your menopause...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 16, 2021 | Menopause
Many women going through the change are often left wondering: can menopause cause a fever? Let’s talk about this question so that you can know exactly what to expect. Sometimes during menopause, women may mistake a hot flash for a fever. If you actually take...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 14, 2021 | Menopause
There seems to be a bit of confusion over when menopause actually starts, and when it officially ends. Today, we’ll answer these questions so that you can have a better understanding of what to expect. Many people think of menopause as being a single event. In...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 9, 2021 | Hypothalamus
If you have breast implant illness, your hypothalamus is probably affected. In this post, we’ll talk about the hypothalamus’ connection to BII, and what you can do about it. Breast implant illness (BII) is a term that refers to a wide range of symptoms that can...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 9, 2021 | Women's Health
Is Berberine an effective alternative to metformin? In this post, we’ll talk about how Berberine works to treat insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. What is berberine? Berberine is a bioactive compound that can be taken from several...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 9, 2021 | PCOS, Women's Health
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in women. It is one of the leading causes of infertility worldwide. It can affect 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. How Does Metformin Help PCOS? Above all, it is used to treat the symptoms...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 9, 2021 | Women's Health
Metformin is a medication that you prescribe for insulin resistance. It’s approved by the FDA to treat diabetes and has an orphan approval for the treatment of insulin resistance associated with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. But many have wondered: is metformin...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 9, 2021 | Gut Health
Did you know that avocado oil has a plethora of benefits? We’ve heard for years how avocados can be beneficial to us, so it only makes sense that avocado oil has its own set of secret benefits as well. Let’s discuss the many ways we can use avocado oil and all...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 8, 2021 | Women's Health
Did you know that osteoporosis affects one in three women over the age of 50, and one in five men? But, there is a natural treatment for osteoporosis. With osteoporosis, you’ve lost enough bone density that you have an increased risk of fracturing your bones....