Hot flashes and mood swings aren’t the only changes in menopause. For many women, digestion in menopause, like bloating, acid reflux, and indigestion become everyday struggles. And it’s not just...
Why do menopause symptoms persist even with healthy habits or HRT? Menopause symptoms persist because the hypothalamus—the brain’s hormone control center—becomes dysregulated and is rarely...
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...
Supplement-Induced Liver Toxicity: Why Coordination Matters Why More Is Not Better — and Why Coordination Matters Clinical Context Approximately 27 years ago, a 34-year-old woman (G2P2) presented...
What is the connection between menopause and the hypothalamus? Menopause and the hypothalamus are connected because the hypothalamus regulates temperature, sleep, metabolism, stress response, and...
(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,...
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For optimal digestive health, you need to be eating the right foods. For optimal digestive health, your diet should be rich in easily digestible proteins and fats made up of mid-chain triglycerides.
Gut health is a working gastrointestinal tract. If your gut is unhealthy, you’re not getting the nutrients your body needs to function well.
The gut-brain axis is a communication network between the gut and the brain.
It’s so important to keep your gut healthy, and sometimes your diet isn’t enough. Or if your gut has been out of balance for a long time, you may need to use supplements in order to help get your gut functioning optimally.
You may find that going through irritable bowel syndrome and menopause will change your symptoms if you’ve suffered from IBS before.
We’ve known that avocados are beneficial to our health, so it’s only natural that avocado oil has secret benefits as well.
You might be 55. But your body could be functioning like it's 45 — or 65. That gap between how many birthdays you've had and how well your cells are actually functioning is the difference between...
Autoimmune conditions are rising — especially in women. But most people don’t realize there’s a deep connection between your hormones and your immune system. And at the center of it all? Your...
We often think of eating disorders as emotional or psychological conditions. And while that’s true… there’s another layer almost no one is talking about: Hormones — and specifically, the role of...
What if your fatigue, your brain fog, your hormonal imbalances — weren’t a bunch of separate problems… But symptoms of one root issue? And what if the solution wasn’t found in a lab… but in a...
If you want to improve your sleep, stabilize your energy, and balance your hormones, the first step is to reset your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is your body’s internal 24-hour clock —...
Dear Mother To Be, I know you've tried everything. You’ve been worked up by your gynecologist, who ruled out mechanical blockage; your husband's sperm was examined. You've been assessed...
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Is HRT shrinking your brain? Let's uncover the truth about hormone replacement therapy and cognitive health. https://youtu.be/j-n7J93M-bY?si=Spkm9hOwVGVHkJIl Hormone replacement therapy is...
Can men's estrogen get too low? Let's talk about the causes of low estrogen in men and treatment options. https://youtu.be/e4LYJziSCCM?si=BYcHooUoJ399IqLH While Testosterone is the dominant...
Let's talk about hormone-free menopause relief. https://youtu.be/V2maeA-_H9k?si=bdQnoexCgJYByhdW Some women can't take hormones. If they have sex hormone-related cancers like breast cancer,...
Let's talk about some embarrassing menopause symptoms that nobody likes to talk about. https://youtu.be/XskpM_SQVUU?si=aS77N5wYdkFtwOiB Menopause brings lots of annoying symptoms like hot flashes...
What is the connection between low estrogen and bone health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/51C11N_AULE?si=RS0bXDjwuXFAIeqx Your bones are stimulated by hormones for growth and...
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...
Did you know that if you power up your plant based diet it can improve your hormone health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/lcVb55d2-D4 Studies show that a plant based diet is the way to go...
What is sleep apnea? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/0MmZObjbVpo Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which your breathing stops. Your hypothalamus controls your sleep...
How do you best manage diabetes? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/lys2eZf8UUY More than 130 million adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States. Diabetes is...
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...
What are the hidden root causes of disease in your mouth? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/PEBLbE8i-74 Most of us don't realize that the health of our mouth affects the health of the rest of...
What's the importance of blood vitals and decoding heart health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/JG28zejtKvY Blood vitals to check heart health include measuring your lipid levels - total...
Now more than ever, we are experiencing the growing pains of change. Yet we hang onto the old like a worn-out lifeline. It is human nature to fear change, yet change is part of life. What makes us...
I encourage my patients to literally clean out their closets. When they have felt stuck, reliving old issues over and over again. Seemingly making no progress. I encourage them to see this...
Sometimes it seems like life just happens to you. Yet quantum physics has proven that You happen to Life. What do I mean? Well, everything you think, what you believe, even that which is in your...
Mind-body medicine is becoming mainstream. We know our beliefs affect our health. That’s the placebo effect, right? But did you know that you have the power to heal yourself. Yes! It’s just a...
We all have a story, why we do what we do… “Daddy, please, don't.” My father is stroking my arm. In any other context it would be fine. We are a touchy-feely kind of family. Yet at this moment, I...
You may know what you need to do, but do you do it? Really? Let's talk about what may be getting in the way of taking care of you. When I first began my intuitive integrative family practice, I...
Can hormones cause weight gain? Yes, if they’re out of balance. Hormones are essential to life. But when they’re out of balance, your metabolism is affected. And that means you can gain weight....
Is hormonal weight gain a thing? Yes, if they are out of balance. Let’s discuss how to keep your hormones in balance so you can stay fit!
A flexitarian diet is similar to a vegetarian diet, where you occasionally eat meat. Learn if this diet is right for you.
You’ve heard about intermittent fasting, but have you heard of the circadian rhythm diet and how it can help you reverse insulin resistance?
Integrative Nurse Practitioner, Deborah Maragopoulos, shares her best tips on how to enjoy the feasts and avoid holiday weight gain.
Since my children were young, I called sugar the bane of our modern society. Excess consumption of sugar causes so many diseases - obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cavities, malnutrition, adrenal...
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How can you manage your post-menopausal facial hair naturally? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/NoJY-JBvEkY?si=-MdiVJYEGQqHKF8w The increase in testosterone in post-menopause causes...
Do you know that PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes? Yes, let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/SUZJJHzEmPc?si=tiX6uA62E0zB7SYE Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a...
Are you healthy enough to get pregnant?What do you need to know about your hormones and fertility to have a healthy pregnancy? Let's talk about it. ...
What are some surprising factors affecting women's hormonal health and how can you help your hormones? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/03eu40wJSSU?si=CX4xipgYmjG9GyqN Women’s hormones are...
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...
Did you know there's another estrogen? Let’s meet E4. https://youtu.be/tB31JZyKhcM?si=f9gNLkMIQqgscLWi Estetrol (E4) is a natural estrogen discovered in 1965. It is known as E4 because it...
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