Have your periods suddenly gotten heavier, your breasts feel sore for days, and you’re so bloated that your rings or clothes feel tighter even though you haven’t gained much weight? Maybe your PMS...
Autoimmune disease happens when your immune system mistakenly starts reacting against your own tissues. I'm going to show you the signs you shouldn't ignore....
Recently I've been having physical therapy for my neck, and between myself and my physical therapist, two of us who are both clinicians, we exchanged stories about being on the receiving end of...
How Deep Sleep Slows Aging: A Hormone Specialist's Guide to Slow-Wave Sleep and Longevity Deep sleep slows down biological aging since it is the only time when various repair systems operate at...
The most effective foods for lowering cortisol are those rich in B vitamins, omega-3 fats, and magnesium, along with meals that stabilize blood sugar and support gut health. These foods work by...
Today we’re going to talk about foods to avoid for PCOS and the best diet tips for PCOS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3UO2TqRN7g&t=25s Hi, I’m Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP, intuitive...
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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...
Breastfeeding and the gut microbiome, what's the connection? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/rCIyL1SPKBw Studies show that breastfeeding your infant has major benefits on their development,...
What are some effective ways to break a sugar addiction? Let's talk about it https://youtu.be/z-bWrNg0HrQ Approximately 75% of Americans eat excess amount of sugar. Sugar is a substance that...
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...
How do hormones affect your colon health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/XSgNCor1K2g Hormones definitely affect the health of your colon. Estrogen promotes a healthy colon epithelial layer....
If your cortisol is too high, you may feel wired but tired, anxious, inflamed, puffy, hungry for sugar, and wide awake at 3:00 a.m. So how do you reduce cortisol levels naturally?...
Hypothalamic Dysfunction Symptoms Across Eight Body Systems The hypothalamus is the master regulator most conversations about chronic illness skip entirely — and it's the reason so many diagnoses...
Nobody warned you that losing the weight might cost you your sex drive. But for some women on GLP-1s, that's exactly what's happening — and it is not in your head. It's not a personal failing....
Ozempic and Hormone Therapy: The Absorption Problem If you're on a GLP-1 and you're also on hormone therapy, here's something almost no one is telling you: your hormones might not be absorbing the...
Ozempic doesn't work on your stomach. It works on your brain — on a structure the size of an almond that I've spent thirty years studying. And once you understand what these drugs are actually...
There are chemicals in your home right now — in your food storage containers, your takeout packaging, the lotion on your bathroom shelf — that are quietly scrambling your hormonal system. They're...
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...
Autoimmunity is a common diagnosis these days. Autoimmune diseases include: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis, celiac disease, pernicious anemia, inflammatory...
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Nobody warned you that losing the weight might cost you your sex drive. But for some women on GLP-1s, that's exactly what's happening — and it is not in your head. It's not a personal failing....
Ozempic and Hormone Therapy: The Absorption Problem If you're on a GLP-1 and you're also on hormone therapy, here's something almost no one is telling you: your hormones might not be absorbing the...
Ozempic doesn't work on your stomach. It works on your brain — on a structure the size of an almond that I've spent thirty years studying. And once you understand what these drugs are actually...
A hot flash doesn't start in your body. It starts in your brain — in a thermostat that has become oversensitive. And once you understand that, two things shift: the experience stops feeling so...
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...
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...
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...
What is male hormone replacement therapy? Male hormone replacement therapy (male HRT) refers to the medical use of hormones to address declining or deficient hormone levels in men — most commonly...
What's the best diet to age gracefully? Let's talk about it. Aging gracefully looks different to a lot of different people. Some of it means they don't look old. I believe it means you don't feel...
How do you age gracefully? Here are five tips to age with vitality and avoid chronic illnesses. https://youtu.be/vgoyBuzbqOk Aging Gracefully can be a challenge A big part of it is your mindset....
Do you suffer from neck pain? Let me share seven tips to relieve neck pain. https://youtu.be/HIcv1oKvesk Neck Pain As a family nurse practitioner, I treat my patients for other issues than...
With imbalanced brain chemistry, you may deal with learning disabilities, memory issues, mood disorders, or even psychosis. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with brain chemistry imbalance. 1....
If you have a chemical imbalance in the brain, that means that you're not producing adequate amounts of neurotransmitters. You have imbalances between your serotonin and dopamine levels, you're...
Head injuries, also known as traumatic brain injuries, have to be severe to affect your hypothalamus. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) resulting in a bleed in the brain, known as subarachnoid...
What's the safest method to lose weight naturally? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/CGvpoBBnNK8?si=tjp7KIEPltve2PPY Obesity is endemic. Nearly 40% of US adults are obese. Obesity increases...
What are some non-surgical solutions for the weight issues with polycystic ovary syndrome? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/guCXRV6S9Lg?si=BiSQbgbFrV89FEcU Polycystic ovary syndrome affects...
Why do we gain weight at middle age? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/bCVGZNHnfiU?si=nusaNqwASvEHdwFX If you’re past forty and your waistline is expanding, and your diet and exercise regime...
Are your hormones making you fat?What is the role of your hormones on weight loss and weight gain? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/Ubofqmk150U?si=LnaTktUxIck5yuyq Each of your hormones...
Did you know that the hypothalamus controls both body fat and aging? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/uomo3N5wkN0?si=WZ_BuGINO6mw5SSJ Your hypothalamus is a center of control for metabolism...
Does your sweet taste preference influence your weight? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/UZ5ePHsg6Q0?si=mFGf8CR7OfFZLPGp Your hypothalamus controls your glucose metabolism, your hunger, and...
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!
Is PCOS a hormone imbalance? It is a metabolic disorder that can affect your hormones. These disorders are rooted in hypothalamic dysfunction.
In this article, I am going to talk about the best diet for preventing PCOS, and the best diet tips for PCOS. Hi, I'm Deborah Maragopoulos, an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner. I'm...
Ever wonder what might be the cause of your PCOS? Well, we are going to go over the three main causes so that you understand a little bit better, in our ongoing blog topic: PCOS. Primarily, it is...
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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,...
Can a vibrator improve vaginal and sexual health? Yes. Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/XbYsUI1bdB8?si=cwtMR_tK-TbMN-Zr A healthy functioning vagina is critical for women’s sexual health. Any...
How does low estrogen affect your skin? And how can estrogen therapy help? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/_10HKRFy93Y?si=DZaoQl03TCbAnZPO There's been numerous research studies that...
How do you manage Estrogen dominance naturally? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/-g4rbB40Df8?si=VldDl62p83XvFDXs Estrogen dominance is a condition in which a woman's body either makes...
What is the key to vitality and well-being? Hormonal harmony. Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/Jr3Sdi2fHKo?si=gJOXD4qfgTfMEAGI Hormones are biochemical messengers produced by glands in...
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