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Hypothalamus Dysfunction
What is hypothalamus dysfunction? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/pifjH73k0b8 When your hypothalamus isn’t happy, it’s called hypothalamus dysfunction. Hypothalamus dysfunction is defined as insufficient production of hypothalamic hormones. Firstly, without...

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 no longer open to accepting insulin. Insulin resistance is a biological...

Adrenal Fatigue and Your Hypothalamus
Is adrenal fatigue related to hypothalamus dysfunction? Absolutely. Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/hU2Fqr3AnF4 Adrenal fatigue or insufficiency is defined by inadequate production of adrenal hormones. Cortisol, DHEA, aldosterone and pregnenolone. Adrenal...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Your Hypothalamus
Is your hypothalamus involved in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Let's talk about it. While the heart of chronic fatigue syndrome is mitochondrial dysfunction, it’s your hypothalamus that regulates mitochondrial activity. Mitochondria are tiny cellular organelles that...

Covid and Your Hypothalamus
How does COVID affect the hypothalamus? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/bedJPfa2W3g When Covid shut us down in March 2020, I joined an online group of Covid survivors to see what they were describing. I suspected like EBV, Covid was going to have similar effects...

Hypothyroidism and Your Hypothalamus
How does your hypothalamus affect hypothyroidism? Let's talk about it Thyroid conditions are fairly easy to diagnose. We can see from your thyroid stimulating hormone if your thyroid is producing enough hormone. But just measuring TSH is not enough. What we need to...

How High Prolactin Affects Your Health and Hormones
Did you know high prolactin affects your health and hormones? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/CrPLFKR_EcE Prolactin is one of the most underappreciated hormones. I rarely see clinicians checking prolactin levels unless they suspect a patient has a pituitary...

PCOS and Your Hypothalamus
What is the relationship between your hypothalamus and polycystic ovary syndrome? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/j8Kbp8nVhF4 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic condition rooted in hypothalamic dysfunction. Eight percent of women of childbearing age...

Infertility, Depression, and Your Hypothalamus
Does your hypothalamus influence infertility and depression? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/BjsUPP1D8ZU Studies show that depression is common in infertility. It makes sense that if you're trying to get pregnant and can't that you might be depressed. But there...

What is the Hypothalamus’ Role in Learning and Development?
What is your hypothalamus’ role in learning and development? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/hlpweTb8ebY For years I've been asked to assess and treat developmentally disabled children, children with learning disabilities, as well as adults with learning...

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 to protect your skin. Wearing sun-protective clothing is best but if your...

Hypoglycemia and Your Hypothalamus
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...

Managing Hypoglycemia In Menopause
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...

Signs You May Have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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....

Surprising Facts About Melatonin You Might Not Know
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...
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