Your hypothalamus is integral in your emotional response. Your emotions are mediated in a part of the brain called the limbic system and that includes your hypothalamus. The limbic system is a complex set of interconnected brain areas that integrate information...
Your hypothalamus is a small gland in your brain weighing about four grams. It sits right above your brainstem and it directs all of your vital systems. Your hypothalamus maintains homeostasis in your body and directs all your hormones. It directs your immune function...
Did you know that your hypothalamus can be severely affected by Covid? And that is why you may have debilitating symptoms long after you’ve recovered from the virus — otherwise known as Long Haul Covid. Early in the pandemic, I joined a Covid survivor's social media...
Let’s dig into why the hypothalamus is said to be the body’s thermostat, and examine the best way to regulate body temperature.
When you’re under any kind of stress, it affects your hypothalamus. If it’s long-term stress or ongoing stress, your hypothalamus suffers.
The gut-brain axis is a communication network between the gut and the brain.
Your hypothalamus controls your sleep cycles. And if you have any lights on at night, you’re effectively telling your hypothalamus that it’s daytime. So your hypothalamus does not trigger your pineal gland to make adequate melatonin to keep you asleep.
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis, or HPA axis is one of your body’s vital hormonal communication networks. Let’s discuss in detail.
We assume estrogen is a sex hormone, so it only affects sexual behavior. We show how estrogen, the hypothalamus, and brain function relate.
Sacred Seven® ingredients include a unique blend of amino acids designed to support optimal hypothalamus functioning.
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
Intuitive Integrative Medicine
