by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 20, 2024 | Hypothalamus
How does BPA affect your hormones? Let’s talk about it. BPA – Bisphenol A – is an endocrine-disrupting compound used in the manufacture of everyday products like plastic water bottles and canned food linings. BPA can leach from these products into...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 7, 2024 | Hypothalamus
What are the symptoms of hypothalamic inflammation? Let’s talk about it. The hypothalamus is the master regulator of vital physiological processes including energy balance and nutrient metabolism. Hypothalamic inflammation can result from both over and under...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 7, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Does hypothalamus inflammation affect glucose regulation? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus is key in glucose regulation. When your hypothalamus becomes inflamed, glucose regulation is altered. Inflammatory processes in the hypothalamus occur in two...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 7, 2024 | Hypothalamus
How does insulin affect your brain health? Let’s talk about it. Although the brain has been long considered an insulin-dependent organ, recent research shows that insulin significantly affects the brain. Specifically in the hypothalamus where it plays a role in...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 7, 2024 | Gut Health, Hypothalamus
Did you know that your gut microbiome influences inflammation systemically? Let’s talk about it. In the past few years, science has shown that the gut microbiome encompasses a diverse community of bacteria that carry out various functions that influences your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 7, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Weight Management
Did you know that the hypothalamus controls both body fat and aging? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus is a center of control for metabolism and for aging. In fact, aging begins in the hypothalamus. As we age, our fat cells become less responsive. ...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 7, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
So what are the causes and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome? Let’s talk about it. Chronic fatigue syndrome also known as myalgic encephalitis affects over 20 million people worldwide. There’s not a single cause for chronic fatigue syndrome. In fact,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 13, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
What are the energetics of health and healing when you’re a senior? Let’s talk about it. Every stage of your life holds a different potential for health as well as healing. What health issues you may be facing, as well as what mindset best serves your most...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 30, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
What are the energetics of health and healing at midlife? Let’s talk about it. Every stage of your life holds a different potential for health as well as healing. What health issues you may be facing, as well as what mindset best serves your most optimal...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 24, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Mind/Body, Women's Health
What are the energetics of health and healing in adulthood? Let’s talk about it. Every stage of your life holds a different potential for health as well as healing. What health issues you may be facing, as well as what mindset best serves your most optimal...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 24, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Mind/Body
What can you do to stay healthy in your youth? Let’s talk about it. Every stage of your life holds a different potential for health as well as healing. Each stage of your life is a little bit different. What health issues you may be facing, as well as what...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 2, 2024 | Hypothalamus
So what is the relationship between hypothalamic dysfunction and chronic fatigue syndrome? Let’s talk about it. Hypothalamus dysfunction is defined as alterations in hypothalamus function that affect: circadian rhythm weight management metabolism hormonal...