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 for women. But men also make a little bit of progesterone. Progesterone...
Does Hormone Replacement Therapy cause dementia? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/0xUfcSNDp60?si=2XVg1xevaer0gEBv There's been some hype in the media lately that hormone replacement therapy can contribute to dementia. Let's look at what the study really shows...
Does your hypothalamus affect your periods? And how can progesterone help irregular periods? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/If2xAf5mLWM?si=0GM9nnF382zA2tuV Periods do not always come exactly 28 days apart. Normal cycles range from 24-35 days. But if your...
How does your hypothalamus and progesterone affect PMS? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/xuqlBGhMlIk?si=MD44jXZ6yTh3x-ij While 90% of women experience premenstrual symptoms, 20-40% experience premenstrual syndrome. Your hypothalamus controls your ovarian...
How does menopause affect your hypothalamus? And can progesterone help? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/vco0FnphV78?si=UTdIpVxCsiKZYSiQ As the ovarian hormones decline, the hypothalamus becomes more and more dysfunctional leading to: insomnia hot flashes...
What is estrogen dominance and what is the role of progesterone? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/GmfjaEeZZeQ?si=7b4iViIwoN_j-EAo Estrogen dominance is a condition where a woman produces more estrogen in ratio to progesterone. In a healthy reproductive cycle, the...
Why do menopausal women have memory issues? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/fpQFmId5THc?si=77zBVeymQjewxo3e A severe impairment of cognitive function characterizes dementia. Mild cognitive impairment represents a transition between normal cognition and dementia....
There are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia - 2/3 are women. Even age-related memory loss can affect your life dramatically. Fortunately, studies show that reducing your dementia risk can be done through lifestyle changes. ...
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. https://youtu.be/rEwQpBG96Cs Physiologically, hunger is hormonally regulated. There are two...
Did you know that your gallbladder can be affected by going through menopause? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/Pk9Ntj2PyDw The hormonal decline in menopause affects everything. Your brain, your vagina, your weight, your sleep. Menopause also affects your...
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 no longer open to accepting insulin. Insulin resistance is a biological...
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....
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
Intuitive Integrative Medicine
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