by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 31, 2017 | Menopause
I believe that the best way is to get the body to create its own hormones – hence I take and recommend Genesis Gold®. But in 30 years of treating the hormonally challenged, I have found that during menopause most women need help in the transition. Hence, I...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog, Men's Health
Bio-identical hormones are best delivered transdermally — through the skin. Unlike oral hormones, transdermal hormones bypass the liver so there is no interference with the clotting cascade. Thus, hormone creams are safer. I prefer liposomal bases for transdermal...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 26, 2017 | Menopause
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy uses naturally derived hormones from wild yams and soy. Yams and soy that are compounded for precise dosing into a variety of delivery mechanisms. Transdermal creams, oral drops or capsules. Sublingual drops or troches,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, Women's Health
The video we promised. How to “cool your jets”. Editor here, Fall slides towards winter and we may be done thinking about the heat. Or so we thought. Never mind Mother Nature’s temperamental weather. Some of have problems overheating year-round. Not...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Mind/Body
“Oh, my God, Deb!” On the verge of tears, my young husband is beside himself, “I don’t know how we’re going to afford all the care, the special schools!” Special schools? Our baby is just hours old! I’m back in intensive care, hooked up to a myriad of IVs, being...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 11, 2017 | Menopause
Menopause is when a woman stops having periods. Andropause is when a man’s testosterone levels drop. The average age of menopause is 51. Andropause is later. But the five to ten years prior to the pause, your hormones are declining. Not just your sex hormones – all...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 10, 2017 | Blog
After a consult, when I’m the first one to figure out what the root cause of my patient’s health problem is, give them a treatment plan, and more so, give them hope that they can achieve optimal health, they often ask me: “Why aren’t you a doctor?” Well,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 23, 2017 | Blog, Mind/Body
Isn’t it interesting when old stuff comes up to be cleansed? I’ve had a lot of patients, friends, and loved ones that have been dealing with ancient issues, some personal, some ancestral. When old issues resurface it makes you wonder if you’ll ever be finished with a...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 18, 2017 | Hypothalamus
The good news is that I’ve been getting a lot of questions related to the hypothalamus lately. The bad news is that there are so many people not getting hypothalamic help. This is a classic question that I believe should be addressed in detail: Q: I showed my...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 11, 2017 | Hypothalamus
Producing healthy hormones requires healthy fat consumption. Steroid hormones are made from cholesterol. Cell membranes are fatty acid-enriched. Hormone receptor sites require omega-3’s for healthy function Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA. This...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 7, 2017 | Autoimmunity
Let’s talk about how to improve your joint health naturally. Ever notice that just as you start an exercise program, you become really aware of your joints? With the best of intentions, you go out and start jogging. Everything feels fine. Until the next morning...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 5, 2017 | Hypothalamus
Can you balance your brain with nutrition? Well, science says yes. Our brains need specific nutrients for proper functioning. And malfunctioning brains need more. At the center of the brain lies the maestro—the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus orchestrates the symphony...