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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
Intuitive Integrative Medicine
