by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 4, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What’s the importance of blood vitals and decoding heart health? Let’s talk about it. Blood vitals to check heart health include measuring your lipid levels – total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, preferably actual, particle sizes, your triglycerides, and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 4, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What are the four mistakes that cause insulin resistance? Let’s talk about it. Insulin resistance is a condition where insulin is being blocked by the cells unable to engage with the receptor sites. Your cells are making less insulin receptors, which means...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 29, 2023 | Infertility, Women's Health
Can prolactin cause irregular periods and infertility? Let’s talk about it. Prolactin is a hormone that is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus creates prolactin-releasing hormone and prolactin-inhibiting hormone...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 28, 2023 | Gut Health, Hypothalamus
What are some effective ways to break a sugar addiction? Let’s talk about it Approximately 75% of Americans eat excess amount of sugar. Sugar is a substance that stimulates the release of opioids and dopamine and has addictive potential. Dopamine is your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 28, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Weight Management
So how do stress and anxiety affect your diet? Let’s talk about it. Stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your diet. And that’s because, during high stress when you’re feeling very anxious, your adrenal hormones and your neurotransmitters are so out...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 28, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Weight Management
What are the five common dietary pitfalls that keep you from losing weight? Let’s talk about it. Losing weight can be difficult. Many of us start off well at eating a healthier diet but we don’t always maintain our healthy ways. The five dietary pitfalls...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 27, 2023 | Hypothalamus
Can you balance your hypothalamus with nutritional supplements? Science says yes. Let’s find out how. Your hypothalamus is dependent upon your nutritional status. Since it’s not protected by the blood-brain barrier, your hypothalamus receives...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 27, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Why is sleep so important for your health and what happens while you’re sleeping that affects your health? Let’s talk about it. You know that when you miss sleep you’re more likely to get sick and you definitely don’t feel your best. But what’s...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 22, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What are 8 ways to reduce your risk factors for heart disease without medication? Let’s talk about it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. In the United States, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Here are 8...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 22, 2023 | Gut Health
What’s the truth about your gut microbiome? And what does it have to do with your health? Let’s talk about it The beneficial bacteria and other microbes of your gut, known as your microbiome, affect many areas of your health. Your gut microbiome...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 22, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
What are the 8 top tips to manage your blood pressure? Let’s talk about it. Your blood pressure is influenced by the health of your heart, how much inflammation is going on in your body, and the elasticity. Your hypothalamus controls your blood pressure...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Feb 21, 2023 | Hypothalamus
So how do psychedelics affect your hypothalamus? Let’s talk about it. Psychedelic drugs are gaining favor as potential psychological therapies. Psychedelics do target your hypothalamus which affects your neuroendocrine system influencing both what’s...