Abundant Health NP

06/05/2026

Eggs have been a hot topic in the office lately so I'll just share this little tidbit. Eggs are a great source of choline, lutein, omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
Unless you have an allergy, there is no reason to avoid eggs.

05/27/2026

If you choose sunscreen look for natural options such as non-nano zinc oxide, pronounceable ingredients, no fragrance or artificial preservatives and no chemical UV filters like oxybenzone, octocrylene, or homosalate. These chemical ingredients that are known endocrine disruptors. Many of them are absorbed systemically affecting hormones. Oxybenzone has shown to cause tumor development in mice and has even been found in breast milk. And yet the FDA continues to consider them safe for use.
To help reduce the risk of burn:
1. Morning sun is very beneficial for vitamin D absorption. You can choose to stay in during peak UV hours and get outside in the morning with as much skin exposed to maximize vitamin D synthesis.
2. Ditch the sunglasses. Your body perceives it is night while wearing them.
3. Eat a diet rich in omega 3s, Vitamin A, E and C and low in omega 6 to help increase melanin production
4. Consider astaxanthin, a supplement high in carotenoids that can act as an internal sunscreen.

05/25/2026

Take a moment today to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives for us.
May we honor them with bravery and courage

05/18/2026

Mast cells are ultimately responsible for the development of allergies and asthma. They are immune cells found mainly in the GI tract and airway that identify and alert the body to potential invaders, triggering the release of histamine and other chemicals. When these cells over react Mast Cell Activation Syndrome can occur causing a host of possible symptoms. Many who have MCAS do not have identifiable triggers but episodes can occur with high stress, changes to your environment and changes in weather.

05/15/2026

If you are a woman suffering from frequent UTIs, dryness or pain with in*******se, talk with your provider about vaginal estrogen. Estrogen is the driving force keeping our vaginal and urethral tissue moist. As we transition through menopause and loose estrogen, that tissue atrophies (that's the lovely medical term) Using a small dose in that specific area can be a game changer! It can also be used in postpartum recovery especially in breast feeding women when estrogen and progesterone are suppressed

05/14/2026

05/10/2026

To all the mothers who've poured into others (whether your own children or others) we celebrate you today! Thank you for all the support that has gone unnoticed, for cheering and supporting, packing lunches, filling water bottles, etc. Today I hope you feel loved and know how wonderful you are! (and that someone else does the laundry and the grocery shopping today)😆🥰

05/04/2026

Peak bone mass happens between 25-30. What we do in those early years determines what that number will be.
For children and adolescents, focus on activity (running, jumping, etc) and nourishment (whole foods, good quality proteins and calcium rich food sources (full fat dairy, leafy greens like kale or collard greens, black beans and chia seeds) to build muscle and strengthen growing bone
As an adults, the same applies but after our bone density peaks lifting heavy at least three days a week, avoiding alcohol and smoking and maintaining adequate vitamin D helps to slow bone loss.

05/01/2026

May Day celebrates the return of spring when children would dance around a maypole, bonfires would bring the community together and neighbors would surprise each other with baskets of wildflowers on their front porch.
To make a simple bouquet, grab a piece of paper, decorate and wrap in a cone shape and fill with spring flowers like irises, peonies and lilac. Share a bouquet with a neighbor and brighten their day!

04/28/2026

Research has shown creatine can help improve energy, cognitive function and muscle function which makes sense as it helps the body convert and use ATP (the energy needed for our mitochondria to function)
If you've tried it, what have you results been?