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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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....
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...
Dragging at 7:00 AM, dependent on caffeine by 10, hitting a wall at 3:00 PM, then 10 rolls around, and suddenly your brain is on. Wide awake, thoughts racing, body exhausted, but mind won't stop....
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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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...
What is the perimenopause flu? The hormonal flu is a pattern of flu-like symptoms that occurs in perimenopause in the one to two days immediately before menstruation begins — characterized by...
Skipping breakfast might save you time in the morning, but did you know it could also be stealing calcium from your bones? Especially if you’re postmenopausal, this habit could be weakening your...
Wrinkles don’t just come from sun exposure or genetics — they actually start in your brain. That’s right, your hypothalamus plays a huge role in how quickly your skin ages....
Did you know exercise creates a chemical in your body that literally shuts down hunger signals? This means your workouts aren’t just burning calories — they’re flipping switches in your brain that...
Why supporting hormones didn’t work—until we addressed the gut and hypothalamus. Many women enter their 40s expecting changes in their cycle. What they don’t expect is anxiety that feels...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I would like to tell you about the natural treatment for PCOS. So, you can treat PCOS naturally and not actually have to be dependent on medications for PCOS. PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome,...
It may seem impossible to get pregnant with PCOS - PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome. But let me assure you that it is possible! You just need to get your hormones in balance first. I have had many...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by irregular periods. Conventional medicine uses birth control pills (BCPs) to regulate your periods and try and prevent wasting your eggs, but...
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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...
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...
How do you support your libido after breast cancer and menopause? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/Nc1ssGWI2tM?si=3YjCIeUcUVB3kxp1 For women, estrogen is really our libido hormone. Yet...
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