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...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 16, 2024 | Hypothalamus, PCOS, Women's Health
Do you know that PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes? Yes, let’s talk about it. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a metabolic disorder of young women. While we consider it a sex hormone issue, it’s actually a metabolic issue and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 29, 2024 | Thyroid Issues
Did you know your thyroid health is important to preventing metabolic diseases? Let’s talk about it. Metabolic diseases cause 70% of the deaths in this country and have increased dramatically in the last few decades. 42% of adult Americans over the age of 20...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 16, 2024 | Infertility, Women's Health
Are you healthy enough to get pregnant?What do you need to know about your hormones and fertility to have a healthy pregnancy? Let’s talk about it. I’m sure that you know that your hormones affect your fertility. But what can you do about your hormonal...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 16, 2024 | Weight Management
Are your hormones making you fat?What is the role of your hormones on weight loss and weight gain? Let’s talk about it. Each of your hormones affect your metabolism differently. Your weight is controlled by your hypothalamus via hormonal production from your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 2, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
What are some surprising factors affecting women’s hormonal health and how can you help your hormones? Let’s talk about it. Women’s hormones are affected by many things – diet, exercise, sleep. Yet some factors are not so obvious. Here are some...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 2, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Menopause
What are holistic approaches to managing your menopause symptoms? Let’s talk about it. As an intuitive integrative nurse practitioner, I am all about practicing holistic health care. Holistic health care means we’re taking care of your physical, mental,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 25, 2024 | Hypothalamus
What are the top 10 strategies for improving your hormonal health? Let’s talk about it. Your hormonal health includes all your hormones: your sex hormones, your thyroid hormones, your adrenal hormones, your pituitary hormones, and your pancreatic hormones. Here...