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...
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...