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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 Perimenopause Symptom Nobody Warns You About
It feels like you're getting the flu. You're achy, feverish, exhausted. Your glands feel swollen. You feel like you're coming down with something. But then your period starts, and suddenly you're...
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...
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
Case Study: When Low Testosterone Isn’t the Real Problem: A Hypothalamus-Centered Healing Story
At 38 years old, Chris didn’t recognize himself anymore. A firefighter for 15 years, he was used to pushing his body hard. But lately, his energy was gone. His workouts stalled. He’d gained...
Top 3 Supplements Every Woman Needs for Hormone Balance
I get asked constantly: Deborah, if you could only take three supplements for hormone balance, what would they be? Today, I'm answering that question. These are the three I personally take and...
Why You Can’t Sleep: The Hypothalamus Controls Your Sleep–Wake Cycle (Not Your Pineal Gland)
Are you unable to fall asleep—or stay asleep through the night? Do you wake feeling unrefreshed, wired, anxious, or exhausted no matter how early you go to bed? If so, the issue may not be your...
Genesis Gold® VS Other Supplements: Which Works Best?
If you're researching hormone supplements, you've probably noticed something. They all claim to balance your hormones. So what makes Genesis Gold® different? Today, I am breaking down the actual...
The Hidden Hormone Controlling Your Focus, Energy, and Stress
One hidden hormone decides whether you show up calm and focused or wired and exhausted, and it makes all the difference in your performance. https://youtu.be/X4nEjYP_QsQ I am Deborah Maragopoulos,...
Burnout Isn’t Mental It’s Hormonal: The Science Behind Why You’re Exhausted
Burnout isn’t a mental weakness. It’s a biological imbalance. You can push through almost anything — until your body pushes back. Burnout isn’t about willpower. It’s about your hormones....
Immunity
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Infertility
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Menopause
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...
The Four Phases of Menopause: Where Are You in the Change
The Four Phases of Menopause Explained: Symptoms, Hormones & What to Expect If you have ever wondered what is happening inside your body as you move through the Change of Life, you are not...
The Change of Life: What Menopause Really Is and Why It Starts Earlier Than You Think
Women are often taught that menopause is a single moment in time, usually somewhere in their fifties, when the menstrual cycle stops and life suddenly changes. The truth is far more complex....
How to Lose Belly Fat After Menopause
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...
My Hormone-Balancing Lifestyle at 64
At 64, I don't really feel my age, and that's not by accident. Today, I am going to share with you my personal hormone-balancing lifestyle, everything I do to stay energized, clearheaded, and in...
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
Why do men need progesterone? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/4G0QrSpMY2s?si=haCl4_czlOxgAYAn Progesterone is typically thought of as a female hormone but men make progesterone too. The...
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
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...
How Stress and Anxiety Affect Your Diet
So how do stress and anxiety affect your diet? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/1HNbvosbftE Stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your diet. And that's because, during high stress when...
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 your...
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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