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Is PMS Really “Normal”? Understanding What's Common vs. What's Healthy
Premenstrual syndrome can really be debilitating to many menstruating women, regardless of age. While mild symptoms can occur, experiencing severe PMS that interferes with your daily life can be a sign from the body that something is off.
Why Every Woman Should Know Her Iron Levels
Having an iron deficiency can be a driver that contributes to hormonal imbalances because of iron’s effect on regulating and producing estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and cortisol. Menstruating women are more susceptible to experiencing an iron deficiency, but other factors like dietary deficiencies and exercise can also play a role.
Estrogen Detoxification: Why It Matters
Despite estrogen’s vital role, it can become imbalanced, leading to estrogen dominance and a slew of negative symptoms along with it. The body’s natural combat method to estrogen dominance? Estrogen detoxification.
Understanding the Master Regulator of your Metabolism & Hormones: Your Thyroid
Read on to learn about the thyroid’s role in producing and releasing specific hormones, regulating the speed of metabolism, and how to support your thyroid to function optimally!
The Brain, the Endocrine System, and the Gut Microbiome: How They Work Together
Let’s dive in to dissect the HPA, HPO, and HPT axes’ communication systems for balance in stress responses, reproduction and menstruation, and metabolism, as well as the role the gut microbiome plays for each.
Omega-3s: One of the most important nutrients you’re probably NOT getting enough of
If I could recommend one nutrient that benefits nearly every system in the body, omega-3 fatty acids would be near the top of the list. Omega-3 fatty acids provide support to systems like the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, brain and mood, vision, reduces inflammation, and more! They may be the missing nutrient in your diet.
Zinc, Vitamin D, Magnesium: The Trio for Hormones + Immunity
Zinc, vitamin D, and magnesium may be micronutrients, but they play a powerful role in supporting hormone balance, immune function, and overall health. From thyroid and blood sugar regulation to stress resilience and immune defense, getting adequate amounts of these nutrients is essential for helping your body function at its best. Learn why these three nutrients deserve a place in your wellness routine and how to make sure you’re getting enough.
Case Study: How Functional Nutrition Helped Sarah Navigate Perimenopause Naturally
Learn more about a previous client’s firsthand experience with perimenopause symptoms and how working 1-on-1 with me through individualized testing and a personalized protocol helped her get to the root cause of her symptoms.
Garlic Sesame Chicken Zucchini Bowls
These Garlic Sesame Chicken Zucchini Bowls are a simple, high-protein meal packed with flavor from a savory-sweet sesame garlic sauce, lean ground chicken, and roasted zucchini. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights, they're satisfying, family-friendly, and come together with pantry staples.
How Our Hormones and Gut Health Affect Skin
The health of our bodies on the outside is a direct reflection of the health of our bodies on the inside. When it comes to our skin, something that is commonly overlooked are the ways gut health and hormones play a role in its appearance.
What Are the Effects of Alcohol to Your Brain and Body? Here’s What the Experts Are Saying:
There has been a lot of noise amongst experts and researchers on the effects of alcohol on health, longevity, and aging.
In this blog, I’m going to cover some of what is being reviewed and covered in the case of alcohol’s effect on the brain, body, gut, mental health, and sleep.
5-ingredient Chinese chicken salad
My Chinese Chicken Salad is one of those go-to recipes that checks all the boxes for busy weeks—quick, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep.
Are Low-Impact Workouts Better for Overall Health?
It’s not about pushing your body to the maximum every day; it’s about focusing on the foundations of simple daily movement for your mind and body. Ready to unlock the root of why more people are choosing low-impact exercises? Let’s dive in.
Strawberry Chia Yogurt Bowl
This strawberry chia yogurt bowl has quickly become one of my go-to prep-ahead breakfasts (or snacks). It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein and fiber to keep you full and energized for hours.
Abigail's Wellness Habits: A Realistic, Personalized Approach to Daily Health
Habits and rituals can look different for everyone: personal experiences, lab work, and health goals all play a part in supporting your mind and body. Here are a few of my favorite realistic and personalized approaches to wellness:
High-Protein Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
This is your sign to upgrade your avocado toast. Creamy, savory, and actually keeps you full — thanks to the perfect combo of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Is the Oura Ring Worth All the Hype?
Wondering if the Oura Ring is worth all the hype? Learn about its different wellness features and research-backed data insights in this week’s blog!
Limiting Toxin Exposure: Cleaning Supplies, Beauty Products, and Drinking Water
Understanding that many products being sold contain harsh, toxic, and unwanted chemicals, which can contribute to hormone disruption and other potential health risks, makes being aware of the source even more important.
Case Study: Rachel’s PCOS Story
Each body is different just as each client I have is different. This blog is about one of my clients, Rachel, and the ways lifestyle changes, nutrition, and supplementation support changed her health.
The Importance of Muscle for Longevity
The importance of our muscular system goes beyond aesthetics: it’s vital to everyday living, especially as we age. Building muscle helps protect bones and joints, promotes better balance, improves metabolism, decreases the risk of injury, benefits hormones, and may even improve cognitive function.