by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 23, 2023 | PCOS, Hypothalamus
Let’s talk about PCOS, your hypothalamus, and progesterone. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects ten percent of women. PCOS is one of the most common metabolic conditions for women of reproductive years. And your hypothalamus is at the root of the metabolic issues...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 22, 2023 | Hypothalamus
How does the oil in your diet affect your hypothalamus? Let’s talk about it. Brand new research shows that the oil in your diet definitely affects hypothalamus dysfunction. Soybean oil, which is the most common oil used in cooking and food production, affects...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 24, 2023 | Hypothalamus
So far science has identified over 50 hormones. Hormones are produced by many organs, including your gut, your fat cells, your kidneys, and your parathyroid. The most well-known hormones are produced by your endocrine system. Different from exocrine glands like your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 2, 2023 | Menopause, Women's Health
Why do menopausal women have memory issues? Let’s talk about it. A severe impairment of cognitive function characterizes dementia. Mild cognitive impairment represents a transition between normal cognition and dementia. The frequency of cognitive changes is higher in...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 20, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Mind/Body, Weight Management, Women's Health
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. Physiologically, hunger is hormonally regulated. There are two main hunger pathways: the...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 26, 2023 | Menopause, Gut Health, Women's Health
Did you know that your gallbladder can be affected by going through menopause? Let’s talk about it. The hormonal decline in menopause affects everything. Your brain, your vagina, your weight, your sleep. Menopause also affects your gallbladder. Just as your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 18, 2023 | Hypothalamus
Did you know high prolactin affects your health and hormones? Let’s talk about it. Prolactin is one of the most underappreciated hormones. I rarely see clinicians checking prolactin levels unless they suspect a patient has a pituitary tumor. It’s a shame because high...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 22, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Here are some surprising facts about melatonin you may not know. 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 the blue light waves of daytime...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 17, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Did you know that if you power up your plant based diet it can improve your hormone health? Let’s talk about it. Studies show that a plant based diet is the way to go for all your health needs. Colorful produce delivers multiple vitamins, minerals and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 13, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
What are the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet? Let’s talk about it. An anti-inflammatory diet is a diet that does not promote inflammation. Studies show that diets high in saturated fats and sugar increase inflammation of the cardiovascular system, promote...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 8, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
How do hormones affect your sex life? Let’s talk about it. When you think of your sex life are you thinking of sexual desire, sexual responsiveness, or orgasm? Sexual desire or libido is hormonally driven. For men, the ability to achieve an erection, and for...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 7, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Does cold medicine affect your hormones? Let’s talk about it. Cold medicine does effect your hormones. I didn’t realize this until I had a personal experience of breast pain from taking cold medicine. After my three-year-old granddaughter gifted me with an...