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Why Stress and Trauma Block Hormone Healing
Stress and trauma don't live in the past. It lives in the nervous system. And if your nervous system doesn't feel safe, and it doesn't matter how clean your diet is, how perfect your supplements...
7 Symptoms of Hypothalamus Dysfunction Your Doctor Missed
Fatigue and anxiety at the same time. Weight gain despite barely eating. Freezing cold all day, but waking up drenched in sweat at night. If your symptoms contradict each other, here's what I want...
How to Reset Your Hypothalamus Naturally
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...
Why Nothing Works When Your Hypothalamus Is Dysregulated
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...
Hypothalamus Supplements: Why Most Don’t Work and What Does
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...
Adrenal Issues
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Gut Health
Signs That You Have a Food Allergy
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
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,...
How to Break a Sugar Addiction
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...
What To Eat For A Healthy Gut and Brain
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...
Top 3 Foods for Diabetes Control
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...
Hormones and Colon Health
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....
Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus Supplements: Why Most Don’t Work and What Does
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...
The Gut-Hormone Connection Nobody Talks About
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....
Why Your Brain Makes You Crave Sugar vs Fat
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...
3 Signs Your Hypothalamus Needs Support
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...
What Your Cravings Reveal About Your Hypothalamus
That 3 pm sugar craving? That urge for salty chips? That desperate need for carbs? These aren't character flaws. These aren't signs that you lack willpower. These are your hypothalamus sending you...
The Dangerous Truth About Night Light Exposure
A massive new study just followed over 88,000 adults for years and discovered something shocking: night light exposure in your bedroom at night - your phone charging, your alarm clock, the...
Immunity
Treating Autoimmune Diseases Naturally
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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Infertility
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Menopause
Menopause: What’s Really Happening When Your Periods Stop
(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: What Happens After the Change — and How to Protect Your Health Long-Term
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: The First Phase of the Change of Life — and Why It Feels So Disruptive
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...
Stress Isn’t the Problem. Your Hypothalamus 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...
How to Identify Your Menopause Phase and What To Do Next
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....
Your Hormones in Menopause: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone Explained
The Change of Life is not random. It is chemical. It's neurological. It is hormonal. When symptoms appear, most women are told they are simply aging, stressed, or unlucky. But there is nothing...
Men's Health
Emotions and Healing
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...
Stay Healthy This Fall
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...
Why is Progesterone Important?
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...
Male Hormone Replacement Therapy
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...
Insulin Resistance and Your Hypothalamus
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 Kind of Sunscreen is Best? Mineral VS. Chemical
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...
Mind / Body
What is the Best Diet to Age Gracefully?
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...
5 Tips to Age Gracefully
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....
7 Tips for Relief From Neck Pain
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...
Top 5 Ways to Deal with Imbalanced Brain Chemistry
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....
What Causes Chemical Imbalance in the Brain?
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...
Is the Hypothalamus Affected by Head Injuries?
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...
Obesity
How Your Hypothalamus Influences Body Fat and Aging
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 Preference Influence Your Weight?
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...
Emotional Eating Isn’t All Emotional
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. ...
Burn Fat, Lose Weight, and Boost Energy Naturally with Lumen
Are you having trouble losing weight? If you’ve been supporting your hypothalamus with Genesis Gold® but you're still having trouble sticking with a diet that enables you to burn fat, I’d like to...
Why the Mediterranean Diet is Best for Hypothalamus Health
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...
Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
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...
PCOS
Foods To Avoid For PCOS
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...
What Causes PCOS? | How To Avoid PCOS Naturally
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...
Naturally Treat PCOS with Diet and Exercise
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,...
Can I Get Pregnant with PCOS?
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...
Alternatives to Birth Control for PCOS
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...
Natural Alternatives to Metformin
There are three natural alternatives to metformin. Chromium, Botanicals, and Berberine act as safe replacements. Let’s dive into the details.
Thyroid Issues
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Women's Health
Estrogen Therapy: The Anti-Wrinkle Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of
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...
Estrogen Dominance Got You Down? Try These 5 NATURAL Remedies!
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...
5 Easy Ways to Balance Your Hormones!
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...
Does Colon Cleansing Work?
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 flushes...
Why Sex is the Best Prescription Post Breast Cancer and Menopause!
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 after...
Genesis Gold®: The Secret to Lifelong Health?
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...
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