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August 1, 2024

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Hypothalamus

with podcast guest

Deborah Maragopoulos

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Deborah Maragopoulos is an intuitive, integrative family nurse practitioner who has spent over thirty years blending the Science of Medicine with the Art of Healing to help thousands of people heal from a variety of symptoms and thrive by treating their hypothalamus. Specializing in neuro-immune endocrinology, Deborah focuses on optimizing the function of the hypothalamus – the maestro of the symphony of hormones. She is the author of several books, including her latest, “The Hypothalamus Handbook,” which outlines the steps people can take to start healing their hypothalamus on their own. Known as the Hormone Queen®, she’s made it her mission to help everyone balance their hormones and live optimally – no matter their age!

In this episode, Deborah and I talk about the pivotal role of the hypothalamus in regulating reproductive functions, metabolism, and hormonal balance, the often-overlooked connection between hypothalamic dysfunction and various health issues, the role of the hypothalamus in fertility and reproductive health, testing for hypothalamic dysfunction, practical strategies for supporting hypothalamic health, and more. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights

  • How Deborah’s experience navigating the medical system with her first child sparked her interest in studying hormones and health
  • Recognizing that most diseases are centered in hypothalamic dysfunction
  • Understanding the hypothalamus and the critical role it plays in the body
  • The connection between your hypothalamus, immune system, and gut
  • How the hypothalamus regulates body fat, and influences fertility
  • Why body composition is a more important marker than weight when it comes to reproductive health and fertility
  • Signs and symptoms of hypothalamic dysfunction
  • The influence of the hypothalamus in menopause and aging
  • Testing for hypothalamic dysfunction
  • PCOS as a metabolic disorder and the link to the hypothalamus
  • How a healthy hypothalamus supports pregnancy and overall reproductive health
  • The difference between upstream and downstream medicine
  • How Deborah combines conventional and alternative medicine
  • The five pillars for supporting hypothalamic health
  • Recognizing that there are no overnight fixes for optimizing your health
  • Listening to your intuition and what your body is telling you

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