Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it. Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting insulin. Insulin resistance is a biological adaptive behavior for...
What kind of sunscreen is the best — mineral or chemical? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/_ITND-X12_A Overexposure to the sun can induce premature aging and skin cancer. So it’s important to protect your skin. Wearing sun-protective clothing is best but if your...
Here are some surprising facts about melatonin you may not know. https://youtu.be/nfAXupYk8fY Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland under the direction of the hypothalamus. When the hypothalamus perceives that the sun has gone down, the pink rays of dusk block...
What are the signs that you have a food allergy? Let's talk about it. Food allergies affect many people. In self-reports 11-19% of adults and 1 out of 13 children report food allergies. The prevalence of IgE-mediated food allergies in the United States at 3.5 - 4.0%...
What are the warning signs of autoimmune disease and how can you reverse it? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/j3yObvUIPNo Autoimmunity means that your body is attacking itself. Your immune system is not programmed properly and your white blood cells are...
Did you know that if you power up your plant based diet it can improve your hormone health? Let's talk about it. Studies show that a plant based diet is the way to go for all your health needs. Colorful produce delivers multiple vitamins, minerals and antioxidants...
What is sleep apnea? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/0MmZObjbVpo Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which your breathing stops. Your hypothalamus controls your sleep cycle and is very sensitive to blood oxygen levels. When you’re apnoeic,...
How do you best manage diabetes? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/lys2eZf8UUY More than 130 million adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States. Diabetes is associated with obesity and malnutrition, particularly overconsumption of...
What are the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/jqEmhSlj6_4 An anti-inflammatory diet is a diet that does not promote inflammation. Studies show that diets high in saturated fats and sugar increase inflammation of the...
What are the hidden root causes of disease in your mouth? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/PEBLbE8i-74 Most of us don't realize that the health of our mouth affects the health of the rest of our body. The health of your gums is particularly important. Periodontal...
What's the importance of blood vitals and decoding heart health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/JG28zejtKvY Blood vitals to check heart health include measuring your lipid levels - total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, preferably actual, particle sizes, your...
What are the four mistakes that cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/uSR1FRE6iYk Insulin resistance is a condition where insulin is being blocked by the cells unable to engage with the receptor sites. Your cells are making less insulin...
How do hormones affect your sex life? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/qwKLFSMrEpo When you think of your sex life are you thinking of sexual desire, sexual responsiveness, or orgasm? Sexual desire or libido is hormonally driven. For men, the ability to achieve...
Does cold medicine affect your hormones? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/xKXS8JDu2lc Cold medicine does effect your hormones. I didn’t realize this until I had a personal experience of breast pain from taking cold medicine. After my three-year-old...
How can you naturally resolve hormone imbalances? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/arXHObRDpVw As a neuro immune endocrine specialist treating the hormonally challenged for over 30 years, I find that most of my patients prefer to take a natural path to getting...
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
Intuitive Integrative Medicine
