by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 4, 2025 | Gut Health
If your hormones are out of whack, your gut may be to blame. I am going to show you how your gut microbiome impacts your hormones, stress, immunity, even your moods, and what you can do to heal it. I am sure you’ve heard about the gut-brain axis. Well, actually,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 27, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
If you’re struggling with fatigue, mood swings, or cravings by 3:00 PM, your morning routine might be the culprit. In this post, I’ll show you the exact steps I take in my morning routine to balance hormones naturally, so I can say energized, clear, and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 21, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Today, I am going to answer your biggest hormone questions. Everything from stubborn weight gain to crazy sleep patterns, feeling exhausted all the time, even when your labs are normal. I want you to know that I’m taking questions from YouTube, Instagram, my...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 30, 2025 | Menopause
Do you have to take hormones forever after menopause? Using hormones past menopause is an individualized decision. Let’s talk about the pros and cons. Using HRT in your senior years is a very individual decision, and you need to take into account your genetics, family...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 22, 2025 | Menopause, Perimenopause
What’s the difference between synthetic vs. bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Let’s talk about it. For years, the only choice menopausal women had was prescription synthetic hormones. Fortunately, since the late 80s, bioidentical hormones have been...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 16, 2025 | Menopause
Pellets are hormones pressed into small cylinders that are injected under the skin. Pellets are similar to birth control implants in their delivery mechanism and are usually compounded. Hormone pellets are meant to last three to five months and are inserted during an...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 25, 2025 | Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
What are the benefits of transdermal bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Let’s talk about it. While bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be delivered orally, sublingually, or via pellet, I use more transdermal hormones in my patients than any other...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 18, 2025 | Menopause, Hypothalamus, Perimenopause
Is HRT shrinking your brain? Let’s uncover the truth about hormone replacement therapy and cognitive health. Hormone replacement therapy is really the cornerstone for managing the symptoms of both perimenopause and menopause. HRT can alleviate hot flashes,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 12, 2025 | Weight Management, Men's Health, Women's Health
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? Let’s talk about it. Intermittent fasting has gained global popularity to help with weight loss, increase metabolism perhaps even increase longevity but some people have noticed hair loss. Intermittent fasting...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 5, 2025 | Weight Management, Men's Health, Women's Health
Do you really need drugs to lose weight? Let’s talk about it. Over 50% of adult Americans are overweight. Obesity is in an epidemic. The GLP-1 medication to help lose weight targets the hypothalamus – the controller of your appetite, weight, and metabolism....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 21, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Microplastics are everywhere. Let’s talk about how they’re affecting your hormonal health. Microplastics have been found in food, water, and even the air we breathe, and accumulate in your organs. In the lungs, microplastics increase with age suggesting the particles...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 13, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Mind/Body
Can exercise increase your brain size? Let’s see what the science says. Exercise can grow your muscles but did you know exercise can grow your brain? There’s been a growing interest in neuroplasticity meaning the ability for the brain to rejuvenate and exercise plays...