by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 8, 2021 | Menopause
Hot flashes affect 75% of women going through menopause. But there seems to be a bit of mystery about why that is. Today, we’ll talk about what causes hot flashes, and what you can do about them. Most women associate hot flashes with menopause, and the truth is, they...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 1, 2021 | Menopause
There’s one question many women find themselves asking: “How can I find hormonal balance during menopause?” It turns out that you actually have many options, but sometimes it can be hard to know what the right options are for you. Hormone Replacement...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 22, 2021 | Menopause
Where are you in the change of life? Do you have any idea how long it’s going to be before you enter the next phase? Let’s talk about the different phases of menopause, and how you can identify where you might be. Phase 1: Premenopause First, there’s...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 19, 2021 | Weight Management
You’ve heard about intermittent fasting. But have you heard of the circadian rhythm diet and how it can help you reverse insulin resistance? So what is a circadian rhythm diet? A circadian rhythm diet is a form of intermittent fasting, that actually follows the...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 15, 2021 | Hypothalamus
So what are the Genesis Gold® ingredients? Genesis Gold® is a proprietary blend of plant-based nutrients. It is designed to support optimal hypothalamus functioning. Before I outline the active ingredients in Genesis Gold®, let’s discuss the quality of the...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 23, 2020 | Autoimmunity
There has been a lot of news on this novel coronavirus dubbed COVID-19. I am not an epidemiologist, yet with my area of expertise in neuro-immune-endocrinology or your body’s internal communication, I can honestly say that your hormones definitely affect your immunity...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 18, 2020 | Menopause, Perimenopause
Today, we will talk about the symptoms of premenopause and how to treat them. Premenopause is the 5-10 years before your FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) starts to rise, making you officially perimenopausal. Perimenopause means you’re running out of eggs, making...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 15, 2020 | Hypothalamus
Have you ever wondered how to get a restful night’s sleep when you’re feeling stressed and anxious? Are you up at night, tossing and turning? Worrying about what’s going to happen? Waiting forever to fall back to sleep? Then, just as you do, the alarm rings and you’ve...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 27, 2020 | Hypothalamus
Side effects from estradiol can be annoying but are controllable if you understand how your hormones work. Anytime you take exogenous hormones – meaning not what your body naturally makes, but hormones you take – you may experience some side effects. And that’s true...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 29, 2020 | Menopause
Most women know that once they go through menopause that their sleep habits may change. Insomnia is an incredibly common symptom in menopause. As you’re going through the change of life, problems sleeping can start in perimenopause and extend all the way through...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 29, 2020 | Hypothalamus
Did you know that your emotions are directly influenced by hormones? Let’s talk about how to feel your emotions and heal your emotional hormones. Every woman knows her hormones affect her emotions. As her hormones shift throughout her menstrual cycles so do her...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 29, 2020 | Adrenal Issues
Adrenal fatigue is real. It’s when your adrenal glands become so overworked from chronic stress that they can no longer keep up with normal daily functioning. But treating adrenal fatigue naturally is a great option. The adrenals are small glands that lie on top (ad)...