Feeling suddenly "done" with everyone in midlife is a common and biologically rooted experience. As estrogen shifts during perimenopause and menopause, the brain's drive to constantly please,...
GLP-1 medications can cause a portion of weight loss to come from muscle rather than fat. Studies on GLP-1 receptor agonists suggest that a third or more of the weight lost may come from lean...
What is the root cause of PCOS? The root cause of PCOS is best understood as a disruption in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis — the hormone communication system linking the brain and...
So why is progesterone important, and what's the best progesterone available? Let's talk about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Bd93aXj1g&t=22s Progesterone is one of the most important...
High-end wellness clinics, designer supplements, personalized labs. There's a lot of beauty in that world, but also a big blind spot. Because no matter how luxurious the treatments, if you're not...
If your child has ADHD, their stress hormones may look very different from other kids, and that difference could explain a lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfNIA6-HTuY What Research Shows...
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You are what you eat... literally. You know that protein builds muscle and that carbohydrates are energy foods, but did you know that every chemical you make, every hormone, every...
Remember, your gut is your second brain. And it influences the brain in your head. Mitch came to me with severe anxiety. He had been suffering from panic attacks, insomnia, and generalized anxiety...
Your liver is one of the most hard-working organs in your body. The liver is responsible for detoxifying everything you put into your bodies as well as packaging up your used up hormones for...
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If your hypothalamus doesn't respond to force, it doesn't care how disciplined you are. It doesn't care how many supplements you take. It doesn't care about your willpower. It responds to one...
There is a reason your thyroid medication stopped working. A reason your hormones helped for a while and then didn't. A reason supplements that used to calm you down now make you feel worse. And...
If you've been supplement shopping for your hormonal health and nothing is helping, or things that used to help now make you feel worse. The problem isn't the supplements. The problem is that most...
If you're struggling with hormones AND digestion at the same time, this isn't a coincidence. In fact, if I see a patient with hormone imbalances, I can almost guarantee they have gut issues too....
New research has discovered something mind-blowing: your brain has two completely separate circuits - one that makes you crave sugar and carbohydrates, and another that makes you crave fat. This...
If you have these three signs, your hypothalamus is crying for help. And here's why this matters: your hypothalamus controls every hormone in your body, your immune system, your metabolism, your...
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What is the connection between menopause and the hypothalamus? Menopause and the hypothalamus are connected because the hypothalamus regulates temperature, sleep, metabolism, stress response, and...
(And Why Supporting Your Hypothalamus Changes Everything) Menopause is often described as a moment in time—the year your periods stop. But clinically, menopause is a neuro-endocrine transition,...
Postmenopause: Symptoms, Health Risks & Long-Term Care Many women believe menopause is “over” once their periods stop. In reality, postmenopause is a distinct biological phase—one that...
Perimenopause Symptoms: Why You Feel “Off” Before Menopause Perimenopause is often the most confusing and emotionally challenging phase of the change of life. Many women sense that something is...
If stress were the real problem, rest would have fixed it by now. If you’ve been told to “just reduce stress” — and you’ve tried meditation, breathing, yoga, supplements, vacations, therapy, and...
Knowing your menopause phase changes everything. Women often walk through the Change of Life without a framework. They feel disoriented. Symptoms appear and disappear. Cycles become unpredictable....
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...
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...
What are sure signs your blood sugar is too high? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/IkkChFvh6t0 High blood sugar can cause a variety of symptoms. Some you may not pay any attention to, and...
So what can you eat for a healthy gut and a healthy brain? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/6xQERzvCR1o Your gut and brain require very similar nutrients. I like to think of your gut as one...
What are the top three foods for diabetes control? Let's talk about it https://youtu.be/cmH3vvDiDKY Diabetes affects millions of Americans with over 10% of the population affected. Type two...
Do hormones affect your eye health? Absolutely. Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/kyxEI-ojioA As you age and your hormones decline and your vision changes. That’s because the shape of your...
My mother called me her precious daughter until the day she died. My father treats me as if I am a precious gift. My grandparents beheld me with preciousness in their gaze. And I have always felt...
Nina was sent to me for a psycho-spiritual healing. She had advanced stage IV head and neck cancer and there was nothing medicine could do for her. A lovely blond woman in her late forties, Nina...
After nine years of working as an employee first at an urgent care then with an ob-gyn, I had a dream... to start my own holistic health care practice. So I left a private practice seeing 27 or...
Nicholas was not progressing. Still using sign language to communicate at the age of three. So, his mother was concerned. I helped deliver Nicholas. His mother was one of my OB patients who...
As much as we seek healing including soul growth, it seems like our family drama gets in the way. Or does it? Early in August, I woke up elated from an amazing dream: I was outside with my husband...
Life is stressful. So many pressures on you. From work. Family. Friends. Perhaps you're worried about things beyond your control. No matter what life serves you, it's how you react that creates...
You’ve heard about intermittent fasting, but have you heard of the circadian rhythm diet and how it can help you reverse insulin resistance?
Integrative Nurse Practitioner, Deborah Maragopoulos, shares her best tips on how to enjoy the feasts and avoid holiday weight gain.
Since my children were young, I called sugar the bane of our modern society. Excess consumption of sugar causes so many diseases - obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cavities, malnutrition, adrenal...
Trying to get in shape for the summer but it’s just too hot? Then check out my three essential tips to get the most benefit out of your hot weather workouts. All so you can keep in shape in-spite...
Did you know being sedentary is one of the biggest factors in all disease and leads to early death? As a woman, your health is is directly related to your activity level. Let’s talk about what...
Is the ketogenic diet healthy? First, I want you to understand what the keto diet is. It is basically a very low carbohydrate, fat-based diet. Usually, about five percent (5%) of your calories...
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What are the energetics of health and healing when you’re a senior? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/ZZRVibGTDXg?si=zeZtcfFOSFNKMoB_ Every stage of your life holds a different potential...
What are the energetics of health and healing at midlife? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/SRFVn6gTHD4?si=sy2uNwNsJ-mQfyb9 Every stage of your life holds a different potential for...
What are the energetics of health and healing in adulthood? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/zRJpwjjPcRU?si=9VPkwYXy1KnSZcmD Every stage of your life holds a different potential for...
How do your emotions affect your health and healing? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/gT6bu5oRxTs?si=GND25VrvHDUp1YkM Before the germ theory, it was long believed that emotional or mental...
Does your health shift with the seasons? Yes? Let's talk about how to stay healthy in the fall. https://youtu.be/Y9KbJBr1_yE?si=YHydC8M-ERCCeAMQ Every Fall Equinox I am reminded of the very first...
Did you know that the hypothalamic hormone prolactin affects your bones and your brain? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/hYP5795ckgg?si=MKQyolbMV8grNXJs Studies show that there is a...
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