So why is progesterone important? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/ZhjmzMw78GM?si=NF0gAJrZ9RJwQQVQ Progesterone is one of the most important hormones that your body makes, especially for women. But men also make a little bit of progesterone. Progesterone...
Why do men need progesterone? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/4G0QrSpMY2s?si=haCl4_czlOxgAYAn Progesterone is typically thought of as a female hormone but men make progesterone too. The adrenal glands actually produce some progesterone. Progesterone is...
Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/0ysBsk4e3kg Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting insulin. Insulin resistance is a biological...
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. https://youtu.be/_2LCCA9KLLo 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...
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. https://youtu.be/lcVb55d2-D4 Studies show that a plant based diet is the way to go for all your health needs. Colorful produce delivers multiple vitamins,...
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...
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
Intuitive Integrative Medicine
In this FREE Training to Reboot Your Hormones With Ease
