by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 9, 2021 | Menopause
Why exactly do you need a Menopause Action Plan? Think of preparing for menopause the same way you prepared for puberty. Some of you knew what to expect when you were a teenager, and for some of you, puberty took you by surprise. Perhaps you didn’t have the best...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 8, 2021 | Menopause
Can menopause cause headaches? Simply and unfortunately, yes it can. Let’s talk about why it causes headaches, and what you can do about it. Menopause can cause headaches (or even migraines) due to falling estrogen levels, especially if you’re...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 8, 2021 | Menopause
Going through menopause can be difficult, and if you already suffer from constipation, it can get worse. That’s because you’re declining hormone levels affect your bowel function. Hormones affect your digestion and bowel transit time, which is how fast...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 8, 2021 | Menopause
One symptom of menopause that isn’t talked about quite as often is low libido. Low libido means that you have a low sex drive and that you no longer desire sex. Low libido doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re inorgasmic. Although you may find that sexual...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 8, 2021 | Menopause
Menopausal moodiness and irritability can affect your life and relationships drastically. Today, we’ll talk about how to treat menopause mood swings. Moodiness is when your level of happiness, irritability, anger, or other emotion is excessive to the situation. Most...
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...