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Histamine Intolerance and Gut Health
Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body, and it helps cells communicate different roles, such as managing sleep, brain function, and its role in allergies, but it also affects gut health.
My Top 4 Supplements for Menopause
This week’s blog is about my top 4 supplements for menopausal support. Since our bodies change, the right support can make a huge difference!
The Importance of Hydration and Electrolytes
Drinking enough water and having balanced electrolytes supports all bodily systems, such as digestion, hormone regulation, movement, body temperature regulation, and provides mental clarity and glowing skin.
Chocolate Protein Muffins
These muffins satisfy any sweet craving, can be enjoyed any time of day, and are kid-friendly! No refined sugar added, high in antioxidants and polyphenols from cacoa powder, and simple ingredients, try out these chocolate protein muffins!
Spicy Cucumber Noodle Salad
This spicy cucumber salad is packed with flavor and ready in minutes! It’s the perfect summer side dish or a base recipe to add a boost of protein like edamame, grilled chicken, or teriyaki salmon.
Why Choose Organic?
When you see an organic label or tag at a grocery store or shopping center, have you ever wondered about what the term “organic” really means?
In this blog, I dive into the definitions of conventional and organic labels, provide the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce lists, reasons to choose organic produce, and how to support your local farmers.
Oxidative Stress
Our bodies are resilient when we give them the right tools to function properly! In order to have healthy hormones, a healthy gut, a healthy brain, and a healthy body, we need to understand the intricate behind-the-scenes workings of the way our bodies function.
Summer Cocktail: Pomegranate Mint Paloma Fizz
What I’ll be sipping on all summer long: Pomegranate Mint Paloma Fizz
Skin Health and Using the Sun as Medicine
Before you lather on the daily SPF, I wanted to highlight all things skin health: how to protect your skin while benefiting from the healing powers of the sun, specific foods that can boost skin health and naturally aid in protecting your skin barrier, and my recommendations for non-toxic sunscreens.
Summer Chickpea, Cucumber and Mint Salad Recipe
Hydrating vegetables like cucumbers and digestive-supporting herbs like mint come into season in summer. My chickpea, cucumber, and mint salad recipe is a great summer side dish to any social gathering, a snack, or a light meal!
Seasonal Living: Sweet Summertime
Summer! Alongside having fun in the sun, learn about all the ways the sun has been used as medicine, how summer gives the opportunity to embrace adventure and play, and the seasonal vegetables that support our well-being!
Women’s Health and Low Progesterone
What is progesterone? What are the signs and symptoms of low progesterone? And what are the potential causes, and the ways to support progesterone production naturally?
What is Estrogen Dominance?
What is estrogen dominance? And what are the signs, symptoms, causes, and steps to reverse estrogen dominance?
My 3 Go-To Healthy Snack Recipes
Whether you deal with the common 3 p.m. hunger crash or want some recipe inspiration for on-the-go snacks that are family-friendly, whole foods-focused, satisfying, and tastes delicious, I have 3 snack recipes to share!
10 Health Tips for Summer Travel from a Functional Nutritionist
With a stocked and busy summer calendar, staying on track with your health goals may seem overwhelming. Take the stress out of travel by following some (or all) of my top 10 health tips for on-the-go!
Abigail’s Book Chat: The Mind-Gut Connection
The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer gives a detailed blueprint of how the hidden conversations within our bodies, particularly the brain and gut, can have lasting impacts on our mood, our choices and behavior, and our overall health.
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and VO2 Max
You may have heard these terms used before, but what do they actually mean? Why is HIIT (high-intensity interval training) so popular? How is a VO2 max score related to longevity? I answer these questions and more in this blog!
The Benefits of Strength Training for Women
For someone new to strength training or curious about starting a strength training plan in the gym or at home, I wanted to break down the benefits of how building muscle is one the key players in longevity–especially for women. I also include some insights from a leading women’s strength training expert!
Unlocking Liver Health: Deep Dive into Function, Detox, and Optimal Wellness
We'll take a deep dive into our most important detoxing organ, the liver: how it functions, how it naturally rids our body of toxins, how we can support the process, and how the health of this mighty organ is key to our overall wellness.
Here’s Why You Should Love Your Liver
Because our liver filters every bite of food or every sip of liquid we consume, it plays a vital role to our overall health. When we support our liver, not only does our risk of fatty liver disease from metabolic disorders like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol decrease, it can create a lasting positive benefit towards well-being and longevity.