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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.
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Stress Impacts Digestion
Your gut and brain are constantly communicating throughout your day. From stress and mental health disorders to bloating and gut dysbiosis, read on to learn how the gut and brain can impact one another.
Are You Really Constipated? Signs, Root Causes & How to Get Things Moving Naturally
From digestive problems like gut dysbiosis and poor nutrient absorption to hormone imbalance, increased inflammation, and depleted energy, constipation can be a warning sign from the body that something is off.
How to Rebuild Your Microbiome After Antibiotics
Let’s dive in to review how antibiotics can affect the delicate ecosystem within our digestive walls, communication with other bodily systems, and the ways to support your health after antibiotics.
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.
Importance of Protein for Mental Health
Without protein, our vital brain and body communication would not occur. Read more to see how getting adequate protein is foundational to supporting mental health!
How Does Sugar Impact Your Brain, Gut Microbiome, and Immune System?
Our brain, gut, and immune system all work together to support and keep each other healthy. An addictive substance that disrupts and affects them all? Sugar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Your Liver is Central to Blood Sugar, Hormones, and Heart Health
Because so many systems depend on the liver’s role as the body’s primary filtration and metabolic hub, even subtle dysfunction can create ripple effects—impacting hormones, digestion, and overall metabolic health.
How to Heal Acid Reflux Naturally
Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn, but did you know it can be treated naturally? Although it may be easy to think about going on medication for acid reflux, in order to actually heal, you need to figure out the root cause of the issue.
My Favorite Healing Foods
As a functional nutritionist, I get asked by many of my clients what my favorite foods are for healing, longevity, and overall wellness. In this blog, I uncover all of my go-to weekly and daily food staples.
Soy: Tackling Some of the Misconceptions
In this blog, I’m uncovering some of the misconceptions around one of the most heavily debated foods: soy. Read on to dive into some of the basics of soy, the differences between whole vs processed forms, the importance of choosing organic and non-GMO, and some of the benefits of the crop.
Leaky Gut: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Heal It Naturally
When the gut lining is weak or damaged, it can cause “leaky gut.” Lean more about what leaky gut is, how it happens, and how to heal it naturally.

