Did you know that your gallbladder can be affected by going through menopause? Let's talk about it. The hormonal decline in menopause affects everything. Your brain, your vagina, your weight, your sleep. Menopause also affects your gallbladder. Just as your skin, eyes...
Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it. Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting insulin. Insulin resistance is a biological adaptive behavior for...
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 to protect your skin. Wearing sun-protective clothing is best but if your...
Did you know hypoglycemia can be induced by hypothalamic dysfunction? Let's talk about it. Hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar is so low, usually under 60, causing you to feel dizzy, faint, weak, irritable, cold, and clammy. Your hypothalamus helps to control your...
How do you manage hypoglycemia in menopause? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/IFiyl-j2nm0 Hypoglycemia means your blood sugar is too low. It's quite common in young women, especially cyclically. The reason for that is estrogen helps to stimulate insulin...
What are the signs that you might have pelvic floor dysfunction? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/PZCkWiDJe0k Pelvic floor dysfunction means that the muscles and ligaments that hold your pelvic organs in place are stretched out. It affects 25% of women in the US....
Here are some surprising facts about melatonin you may not know. https://youtu.be/nfAXupYk8fY Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland under the direction of the hypothalamus. When the hypothalamus perceives that the sun has gone down, the pink rays of dusk block...
What are the signs that you have a food allergy? Let's talk about it. Food allergies affect many people. In self-reports 11-19% of adults and 1 out of 13 children report food allergies. The prevalence of IgE-mediated food allergies in the United States at 3.5 - 4.0%...
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, health, and immunity. But did you know that breastfeeding helps to...
What are the warning signs of autoimmune disease and how can you reverse it? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/j3yObvUIPNo Autoimmunity means that your body is attacking itself. Your immune system is not programmed properly and your white blood cells are...
How can you transition through menopause successfully? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/ZpJm7ZR2kBc Menopause happens to all of us women. Not all of us have an easy transition. Some women suffer for years from hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, painful...
Did you know that if you power up your plant based diet it can improve your hormone health? Let's talk about it. Studies show that a plant based diet is the way to go for all your health needs. Colorful produce delivers multiple vitamins, minerals and antioxidants...
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 cycle and is very sensitive to blood oxygen levels. When you’re apnoeic,...
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 associated with obesity and malnutrition, particularly overconsumption of...
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 diets high in saturated fats and sugar increase inflammation of the...
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
Intuitive Integrative Medicine
