Abundant Health NP

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?

04/22/2026

Did you know breastfeeding moms innately do the "cuddle curl" where a mom side sleeps, bringing knees up and arm around or above baby. And babies who nurse innately sleep next to the breast. It's like our bodies were made for this! I know many moms who have felt their provider will say something negative about co sleeping but up to 75% of moms will eventually co sleep. Here are some tips to do so as safely as possible.

04/16/2026

Prostaglandins are chemical mediators, they trigger pain, inflammation, uterine cramping, and swelling. When they spike too high, they can turn normal biological processes into debilitating symptoms:
• Intense menstrual cramps
• Heavy bleeding
• Migraines
• Joint pain
• Digestive inflammation
• Fevers
• Autoimmune flares

Most people grab ibuprofen but NSAIDs only block prostaglandins temporarily. They don’t correct the imbalance, and long-term use harms the gut lining, depletes nutrients, and raises cardiovascular risk.

So what actually lowers prostaglandins at the root?
Orthomolecular medicine.

✅ Vitamin C – regulates prostaglandin synthesis by reducing oxidative stress
(“Ascorbate prevents excessive PG production by normalizing arachidonic acid metabolism.” – Proc Nutr Soc.)

✅ Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) – inhibits inflammatory prostaglandin pathways
(Used historically in rheumatoid arthritis for pain reduction)

✅ Magnesium – relaxes smooth muscle + lowers PGF2α
(Shown to reduce menstrual pain and cramping)

✅ Omega-3 Fatty Acids – SHIFT prostaglandin signaling toward anti-inflammatory forms
(Replacing arachidonic acid–derived PGE2)

✅ Quercetin – suppresses COX-2 naturally
(Anti-prostaglandin effects shown in multiple studies)

This is how you replace NSAIDs with nutrients that:
• Support the gut instead of damaging it
• Balance inflammation instead of blocking it
• Heal instead of hide the symptoms
If your period, migraines, or chronic pain feel “unmanageable,” your prostaglandins may simply be out of control and your body may be starving for the molecules that regulate them.

Orthomolecular medicine doesn’t silence your body’s signals…
It restores the chemistry behind them.

04/05/2026

He is risen indeed! I hope you have a blessed Easter!