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 5, 2025 | Men's Health, Weight Management, Women's Health
Do you really need drugs to lose weight? Let’s talk about it. Over 50% of adult Americans are overweight. Obesity is in an epidemic. The GLP-1 medication to help lose weight targets the hypothalamus – the controller of your appetite, weight, and metabolism....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Nov 8, 2024 | Hypothalamus
What can you do to lower your risk of dementia? Let’s talk about it. A recent study has revealed 14 factors that contribute to dementia: Education Hearing loss Depression Head trauma Lack of physical activity Smoking Hypertension Obesity Type two diabetes...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Oct 31, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
Let’s talk about the estradiol side effect of anxiety. Excessive amounts of estrogen, especially unopposed estrogen, may cause anxiety. Without an adequate amount of progesterone to stimulate GABA production, which has a calming effect on the neurological...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Sep 30, 2024 | Menopause
What are some hormone-free options for menopause relief? Let’s talk about it. Not everybody can take hormone replacement therapy when they go through menopause. Hormone-related cancers may preclude taking hormones or you may have undesirable side effects with...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Sep 30, 2024 | Hypothalamus
What are hormonal hacks to supercharge your energy? Let’s talk about it. When you think of hormones, you don’t really think of energy but there’s quite a few hormones that influence your energy metabolism. Thyroid hormone particularly T3,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 29, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Weight Management
What’s the safest method to lose weight naturally? Let’s talk about it. Obesity is endemic. Nearly 40% of US adults are obese. Obesity increases the risk of metabolic disorders including diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight is not just cosmetic, it’s vital...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 15, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
What is the key to vitality and well-being? Hormonal harmony. Let’s talk about it. Hormones are biochemical messengers produced by glands in your body that keep your body healthy – run your metabolism, your reproduction, your growth, your immunity. So it is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 15, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
How do you support your libido after breast cancer and menopause? Let’s talk about it. For women, estrogen is really our libido hormone. Yet after breast cancer, you may not be able to use HRT safely. So, whether you’ve developed chemotherapy-induced menopause...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 15, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Can Genesis Gold® be taken every day for your lifetime? Yes! I designed Genesis Gold® as a foundational hypothalamic nutraceutical to be used daily throughout all your hormonal transitions. No matter your age, gender, or health conditions. Optimizing hypothalamus...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 18, 2024 | Hypothalamus
How do you boost your cortisol levels naturally? Let’s talk about it. Cortisol is an important hormone that is part of your stress response. While too much cortisol can cause problems, too little can result in fatigue and poor stress response. To boost your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 18, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
Why do you have low estrogen and what can you do about it? Let’s talk about it. If you have low estrogen, there are a few reasons that might be: 1. Ovarian Failure Meaning you’ve literally run out of eggs. You need to have so many oocytes whose theca...