by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 26, 2025 | Hypothalamus
We’ve been told diabetes starts in the pancreas. But new research is revealing something even more powerful: Blood sugar regulation may begin — or break down — in your brain. And the hypothalamus is at the center of it all. Let’s break this down. The pancreas gets...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 6, 2025 | Hypothalamus
You might be doing everything right— eating clean, taking supplements, managing stress — and still feel off. If that’s you… you might be missing one powerful piece of the puzzle. Energetic alignment. Let’s talk about how your energy field is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 30, 2025 | Menopause, Weight Management
If you’re struggling with that stubborn belly fat since menopause, you’re not alone. It’s not just what you’re eating or how active you are. Your hormones are calling the shots. Today, I am going to show you how to pay attention so that you can...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 23, 2025 | Hypothalamus
Do you feel like your hormones might be out of balance? Like something’s off, but your labs say everything’s normal. Let’s talk about what you can do about it. There are clear signs your hormones may be out of balance, but they’re often missed...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 9, 2025 | Gut Health, Hypothalamus
I am super excited to share with you some brand new research that has been proven. Something I’ve been seeing in my clinical practice for over 20 years regarding the gut microbiome link to the hypothalamus. Your hypothalamus controls your gut microbiome. Your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 2, 2025 | Adrenal Issues, Hypothalamus
If you feel tired all the time, even though your labs say everything’s normal, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it. If you have lingering fatigue, waking up tired, even though you might have gotten a great night’s sleep, exhausted in the...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jun 11, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Weight Management
If you’ve ever reached for food when you’re not hungry, but cope with stress, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Emotional eating isn’t just willpower. It can be hormonal. Let’s talk about it. Today, I’m going to share a...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jun 4, 2025 | Gut Health
If your hormones are out of whack, your gut may be to blame. I am going to show you how your gut microbiome impacts your hormones, stress, immunity, even your moods, and what you can do to heal it. I am sure you’ve heard about the gut-brain axis. Well, actually,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 21, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Today, I am going to answer your biggest hormone questions. Everything from stubborn weight gain to crazy sleep patterns, feeling exhausted all the time, even when your labs are normal. I want you to know that I’m taking questions from YouTube, Instagram, my...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 30, 2025 | Menopause
Do you have to take hormones forever after menopause? Using hormones past menopause is an individualized decision. Let’s talk about the pros and cons. Using HRT in your senior years is a very individual decision, and you need to take into account your genetics, family...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 25, 2025 | Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
What are the benefits of transdermal bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Let’s talk about it. While bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be delivered orally, sublingually, or via pellet, I use more transdermal hormones in my patients than any other...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 21, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Microplastics are everywhere. Let’s talk about how they’re affecting your hormonal health. Microplastics have been found in food, water, and even the air we breathe, and accumulate in your organs. In the lungs, microplastics increase with age suggesting the particles...