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...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 3, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
What are low estrogen symptoms you may not have known about? Let’s talk about it. You may know the more common low estrogen symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. But there are quite a few uncommon low estrogen symptoms that can even beguile your health...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jun 14, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Menopause
Here’s what no doctor tells you… Let’s talk about what your hypothalamus is doing in menopause. Did you know that all the symptoms of menopause except vaginal dryness are related to hypothalamic dysfunction due to low hormones in menopause. Your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jun 14, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Can you boost memory through hormone support? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus controls your hormones, all of them. Estrogen and progesterone are critical for proper nerve function which helps to improve cognition and memory. Adequate T3 production and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 29, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Did you know that your hypothalamus affects your bone and your joint health? Let’s talk about it. I know I talk about your hypothalamus a lot, but I was super excited to see some new research on how the hypothalamus affects your bones and joints. I know in...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 16, 2024 | Weight Management
Why do we gain weight at middle age? Let’s talk about it. If you’re past forty and your waistline is expanding, and your diet and exercise regime hasn’t changed, you must wonder what’s going on. Middle-aged weight gain is very common. And now research has shown...