If you fall asleep just fine but you wake up at 3am staring at the ceiling — that is not random, and it's probably not insomnia the way most people use that word. True insomnia is difficulty...
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...
Maybe you’ve heard of cortisol as the hormone that causes belly fat. Maybe you’ve been under the impression that cortisol is bad. Is cortisol bad? Well, I’m here to tell you that there are no bad...
Cortisol Illness. If you want to know why cortisol makes you sick, then this article can help. Welcome back to my blog! Today, I'm going to talk all about your cortisol and why it may make you...
Ok, what about those hormone partners? Well, Cortisol has a partner too. It’s DHEA. DHEA follows cortisol like a puppy. If your cortisol is high, then your DHEA is too. If your cortisol bottoms...
If you’ve been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue, do you know what you can do to help heal your adrenals? Your adrenal glands are making organs that produce many types of hormones. Hormones...
Are you suffering from adrenal fatigue? If you pay attention to these signs of adrenal fatigue, you’ll be able to get the help you need. Wired and Tired Your adrenals control your stress response...
Did you know that stress can cause weight gain? Let's talk. Stress has been linked to heart disease, cancer, allergies, autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, mood disorders, and obesity. While...
Is colon cleansing good for your gut health? Let's talk about. https://youtu.be/rVmeb0r1ZoY?si=r5wY_hFDxNR8Qs8x Colon cleansing is quite popular. It basically consists of enemas or water...
What is the relationship between your gut microbiome and arthritis? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/-XtSXrpsOrg?si=-aybm5w-yvLnUrkb There’s a growing body of evidence that your gut...
How does your gut microbiome affect food allergies? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/iluhsrJPAvA?si=JwDaw4m6aYZzSQw1 Your gut microbiome helps you stay healthy. Through the neurological...
Did you know that your gut microbiome influences inflammation systemically? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/06pleeh4K_4?si=eZvWhWW1p3a-i7cx In the past few years, science has shown that the...
The best diet for hypothalamus health is the Mediterranean diet. https://youtu.be/GClzTjMS8N0 In multiple studies, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to be the best antiaging diet, hormone...
Did you know that your gallbladder can be affected by going through menopause? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/Pk9Ntj2PyDw The hormonal decline in menopause affects everything. Your brain,...
You forgot what you had for lunch on Tuesday, but you can still feel the exact weight of a moment from 20 years ago. A smell, a feeling in your chest, a room you haven’t been in since childhood....
GLP 1 medications are the biggest trend in weight loss right now. Ozempic, Wegovy, Tirzepatide, and people are losing weight sometimes quickly. But the question I get almost daily is this: Is this...
Patient Snapshot CategoryDetailsAge48Cycle StatusRegular (2 yrs)BMI CategoryObeseBody Fat41%Lean Mass108 lbsVisceral Fat4 lbsWaist:Hip Ratio1.2 (High)Vitamin D29 (Low) Background & Presenting...
Autoimmunity is not your immune system attacking you. It’s your immune system receiving confused instructions. I know that sounds different from what you’ve been told, but in over three decades of...
Did you know eating disorders are as much about your hormones as your habits? Your hypothalamus plays a huge role in how you relate to food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBmsutntPA4 I’m Deborah...
If your child has ADHD, their stress hormones may look very different from other kids, and that difference could explain a lot. https://youtu.be/FfNIA6-HTuY I’m Deborah Maragopoulos, a family...
How do you treat autoimmunity naturally? Let's talk about it. Your immune system's job is to protect you. But when it's attacking you, that’s called autoimmunity. Your hypothalamus controls your...
If you want to know how autoimmunity affects you and what you can do about it — then this video is for you. Let's discuss autoimmune relief. Make sure to subscribe so I can help you get your...
Your immune system has a mind of its own. Oh, yes, it’s controlled by your hypothalamus - the master gland that controls all your hormones and neurotransmitters. Yet your intelligent immune system...
Your immune system’s job is to protect you. Your bone marrow produces the soldiers. White Blood Cells (W.B.C.). Young W.B.C.s need to be trained. So they go to the thymus for boot camp. Then your...
It’s important to find the deep underlying trigger for each individual’s autoimmune disorder. Interestingly enough, the trigger to autoimmune disease is different for everyone. Some autoimmune...
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...
Female infertility affects 20-25% percent of women. Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after at least 12 months of trying to conceive. https://youtu.be/6oAYDu-xhqg The signs...
Did you know that your children are within you? Literally! Fetal cells exist within mothers apparently for life. We’ve known this since the 19th century when a German scientist studying...
There are three natural alternatives to metformin. Chromium, Botanicals, and Berberine act as safe replacements. Let’s dive into the details.
Why is it so easy for some women to get pregnant and others struggle to have a baby? Well, the most common cause of female infertility is hormonal imbalance. It’s sad how many patients I’ve seen...
Do you want to know how to treat PCOS and infertility – PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome? As well as have regular periods, clear skin, less facial hair, and get pregnant? If you follow these three easy...
If you’re having trouble getting pregnant and want to know the hormones that induce infertility then this video is for you: Make sure to subscribe so I can help you get your hormones in Harmony...
You’ve felt it before. You jump, your heart races, your breath catches, every muscle tenses. But only afterward do you realize, I wasn’t actually in danger. That response didn’t come from logic....
High FSH does not mean you're done. I know that’s not what you were told. I know someone, probably your doctor, looked at that number and said some version of, “You’re heading into menopause,” or,...
Patient Snapshot CategoryDetailsAge48Cycle StatusRegular (2 yrs)BMI CategoryObeseBody Fat41%Lean Mass108 lbsVisceral Fat4 lbsWaist:Hip Ratio1.2 (High)Vitamin D29 (Low) Background & Presenting...
Nearly 80% of autoimmune patients are women. Women are seven times more likely to be sent home during an active heart attack, and endometriosis takes an average of seven to 10 years to diagnose....
Your lab results say you're fine, but your body says otherwise. If you've ever left a doctor's office more confused than when you walked in. Labs are normal, symptoms dismissed, no answers. This...
Is colon cleansing good for your gut health? Let's talk about. https://youtu.be/rVmeb0r1ZoY?si=r5wY_hFDxNR8Qs8x Colon cleansing is quite popular. It basically consists of enemas or water...
Can Genesis Gold® be taken every day for your lifetime? Yes! https://youtu.be/_4FPKnHTt10?si=RogADx22nqAqf0tC I designed Genesis Gold® as a foundational hypothalamic nutraceutical to be used daily...
Do you know all the healing benefits from red light therapy? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/MHijgur-Zms?si=-bt_Q0dje4dfhzBR Red light therapy, also known as laser therapy, utilizes...
So what are the causes and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/L1okyfu-8q4?si=bWfSfVqdItt3UBl- Chronic fatigue syndrome also known as myalgic encephalitis...
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...
A recent study shows that emotional eating is very common. An analysis of over 5000 adults found that over 20% eat emotionally, with prevalence higher in young white women. ...
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...
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...
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...
How do you reduce stress, anxiety and burnout? Here are three simple steps. Stress, anxiety, and burnout can affect anyone and have been particularly difficult during these pandemic years,...
Did you know that people who stay active during the holidays - maintain their exercise regimes, maintain their physical labor, move their bodies - are less likely to get sick when the actual...
BMI is outdated. It does not measure your health, and in some cases, it is dangerously misleading. If you are still using BMI to understand your wellness, you may be missing what your body is...
If you're struggling with that stubborn belly fat since menopause, you're not alone. It's not just what you're eating or how active you are. Your hormones are calling the shots. Today, I am going...
If you've ever reached for food when you're not hungry, but cope with stress, you're not alone, and you're not broken. Emotional eating isn't just willpower. It can be hormonal. Let's talk about...
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/bybR1ls2gVE?si=CllSUcQIxL0qIqxa Intermittent fasting has gained global popularity to help with weight loss,...
Do you really need drugs to lose weight? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/DOjsg5eSN3M?si=1vAjjGpVJVjYDDQl Over 50% of adult Americans are overweight. Obesity is in an epidemic. The GLP-1...
I’ve been asked many times what the best supplements are for PCOS. PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is an imbalance in sex steroids in women. PCOS is characterized by high levels of androgens,...
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a condition in young women in which they do not ovulate regularly and have high levels of male hormones in their systems. Signs and symptoms of PCOS are a...
Is polycystic ovary syndrome an autoimmune disease?. Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a condition in women that is characterized by chronic high levels of testosterone and an anovulatory state meaning not ovulating regularly.
PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome is linked to insulin resistance. In fact, it is believed that insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome is caused by the underlying mechanisms contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 10% of women of reproductive age.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in women. How Does Metformin Help PCOS? Read to find out!
Hormones affect your thyroid function especially estrogen. The dramatic shifts of pregnancy and menopause put women at greater risk for thyroid disorders and the risk increases with age. The risk...
If you want to know how to treat thyroiditis naturally, including autoimmune hypothyroidism, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, then this video is for you! If this video was helpful, be sure to...
If you want to know if you might have thyroiditis, autoimmune hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, then this video is for you. Make sure to subscribe so I can help you get your hormones in...
If you want to know how your thyroid contributes to weight gain then this video is for you: If this video was helpful, be sure to Subscribe. Share with your friends, and hit the Like button so I...
Are you tired, run-down, gaining weight? Do you suffer from brain fog, low motivation, insomnia? Finally, after all these years living with a sluggish metabolism has your blood panel revealed low...
How can you deal with menopausal insomnia naturally? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/jiRszDTebMQ?si=msnGDVXiR1WeKupK Insomnia means that you're not able to sleep. Menopausal women...
Let’s talk about the estradiol side effect of blood clots. https://youtu.be/GzkBNZdSguI?si=klkBBQHSz0DDK1yE Of all the side effects that estradiol may have, inducing blood clots is the most...
Let's talk about the estradiol side effect of water retention. https://youtu.be/u9fuqCAQXE8?si=tovtrlS_N0j4jk5t Estradiol is a growth-promoting hormone that also has an amazing effect on...
Let's talk about the estradiol side effect of anxiety. https://youtu.be/TgS5a161BZs?si=RTINysLvRwIIKU6M Excessive amounts of estrogen, especially unopposed estrogen, may cause anxiety. Without an...
Let's talk about the estradiol side effect of uterine bleeding. https://youtu.be/jF-GJFGzVaE?si=kvQc2Xl7_g8aAt-v Estrogen Estrogen is a growth-promoting hormone, and one of its jobs is to...
Let's talk about the estradiol side effect of breast pain. https://youtu.be/63uUDOPChB4?si=yOirjICPmqxw-crC Estrogen stimulates mammary tissue. If you have excess amounts of estrogen,...
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