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...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 29, 2017 | Blog, Mind/Body
A long time ago but not so far away, lived a girl and a boy very much in love. Gino was tall and handsome with rich brown hair and eyes, good strong Italian looks. Elana was elegant with long sable hair, a classic Greek beauty, her once slender figure swollen with...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 24, 2017 | Hypothalamus
While really there is nothing quite like Genesis Gold®, I did a little research and tried to put together all the other high quality supplements you would need to take to even come close to the nutritional healing power of Genesis Gold®. One bag of Genesis Gold® is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 22, 2017 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health
What are the signs of male hormonal imbalance? Male hormonal imbalance produces a wide-ranging symptom picture that is frequently attributed to stress, aging, or lifestyle rather than recognized as hormonal in origin. The most common signs include persistent fatigue...