by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 31, 2023 | Adrenal Issues, Hypothalamus
Is adrenal fatigue related to hypothalamus dysfunction? Absolutely. Let’s talk about it. Adrenal fatigue or insufficiency is defined by inadequate production of adrenal hormones. Cortisol, DHEA, aldosterone and pregnenolone. Adrenal insufficiency affects your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Oct 3, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Menopause
Is your hypothalamus involved in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Let’s talk about it. While the heart of chronic fatigue syndrome is mitochondrial dysfunction, it’s your hypothalamus that regulates mitochondrial activity. Mitochondria are tiny cellular organelles that...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 12, 2023 | Hypothalamus
How does your hypothalamus affect hypothyroidism? Let’s talk about it Thyroid conditions are fairly easy to diagnose. We can see from your thyroid stimulating hormone if your thyroid is producing enough hormone. But just measuring TSH is not enough. What we...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jul 4, 2023 | Hypothalamus, PCOS
What is the relationship between your hypothalamus and polycystic ovary syndrome? Let’s talk about it. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic condition rooted in hypothalamic dysfunction. Eight percent of women of childbearing age are affected by PCOS and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jun 27, 2023 | Hypothalamus
Does your hypothalamus influence infertility and depression? Let’s talk about it. Studies show that depression is common in infertility. It makes sense that if you’re trying to get pregnant and can’t that you might be depressed. But there is a definite...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jun 20, 2023 | Hypothalamus
What is your hypothalamus’ role in learning and development? Let’s talk about it. For years I’ve been asked to assess and treat developmentally disabled children, children with learning disabilities, as well as adults with learning disabilities. I found...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 11, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
Did you know hypoglycemia can be induced by hypothalamic dysfunction? Let’s talk about it. Hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar is so low, usually under 60, causing you to feel dizzy, faint, weak, irritable, cold, and clammy. Your hypothalamus helps to control...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 16, 2023 | Menopause, Women's Health
How do you manage hypoglycemia in menopause? Let’s talk about it. Hypoglycemia means your blood sugar is too low. It’s quite common in young women, especially cyclically. The reason for that is estrogen helps to stimulate insulin receptors. When your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 9, 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 | Last updated: Jun 7, 2023 | Gut Health, Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What are the signs that you have a food allergy? Let’s talk about it. Food allergies affect many people. In self-reports 11-19% of adults and 1 out of 13 children report food allergies. The prevalence of IgE-mediated food allergies in the United States at 3.5...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 23, 2023 | Gut Health, Women's Health
Breastfeeding and the gut microbiome, what’s the connection? Let’s talk about it. Studies show that breastfeeding your infant has major benefits on their development, health, and immunity. But did you know that breastfeeding helps to establish the gut...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: May 31, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Menopause, Women's Health
How can you transition through menopause successfully? Let’s talk about it. Menopause happens to all of us women. Not all of us have an easy transition. Some women suffer for years from hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, painful intercourse, weight gain, and...