Abby Karbon-Naturopathic Practitioner

09/05/2025

07/29/2025

I haven’t seen the study for this, but I’d believe any positive thing said about house plants. I’d fall for all the houseplant propaganda over here;
Somebody could post a picture of a fern and say it gives you an 800 credit score and I’d be like “yeah, I could see that.” 😆

English Ivy isn’t just decor, it’s a natural air purifier. In just 12 hours, it cuts airborne f***s by 94% and mold by 78%, while also filtering out toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene. Just keep it out of pets’ reach; it’s powerful, not pet-safe.

07/27/2025

So cool. My mind automatically goes to how often the Bible mentions dancing, and all of the revelations there. Babies and toddlers dance naturally. We were made to groove! Do you dance?

Forget the treadmill, if you want to beat depression, just dance. That’s the message from a landmark Australian study analyzing data from 218 trials and over 14,000 people. Researchers found that while any kind of exercise helps, dancing delivered the biggest and most consistent drop in depressive symptoms, outperforming walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, strength training, and even standard medical treatments like antidepressants or talk therapy.

Why is dancing so powerful? Experts say it’s the perfect combination of movement, music, and emotional expression. Dancing engages the mind as much as the body, releases feel-good neurotransmitters, and often includes a social component, whether you’re sharing a dance floor or just moving at home. This unique blend helps break cycles of negative thinking, boosts mindfulness, and offers an emotional release few other activities can match.

The best part: you don’t have to be a professional or even leave your house to reap the rewards. Whether you dance alone in your living room or join a group class, this joyful movement is one of the most accessible and effective mental health tools science has uncovered. Next time you’re feeling low, turn up the music, your brain and body will thank you.
📚 Source: Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al., BMJ 2024

07/24/2025

Feeling proud of my area of practice and continued study. And thankful for the answered prayer that saw me through this assignment.

10 days ago, I submitted a 50+ page research paper with nearly 100 peer-reviewed citations.
I found out today that my paper, “Subconscious Influence: A Naturopathic Approach to Nervous System Regulation through Repatterning Subconscious Thought” received the highest possible score-marked as Professionally Competent: Exceptionally Skilled.

Abstract:

07/22/2025

Wowzers.

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested. It plays a powerful role in how your body manages blood sugar.

Research shows that even one night of poor sleep can drive insulin resistance up by 25 percent—similar to what’s seen in early-stage type 2 diabetes. In one study, healthy young adults who slept only four hours per night for six nights experienced this shift.

This is a reminder that rest is not optional. It is an essential part of caring for your brain, your metabolism, and your long-term health.

06/25/2025

These are fantastic suggestions for sitting with and feeling your emotions.

06/24/2025

LOL

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05/27/2025

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Openings this week -

Naturopathy with Abby
Tuesday (5/27) hours 10am - 8pm
Wednesday (5/28) hours 9-2pm
Thursday (5/29) 11am - 2pm

Facials with Lauren
Tuesday (5/27) hours 10-2pm
Wednesday (5/28) hours 1-5:30pm
Friday (5/29) hours 3:30 - 7pm

*Massages are completely spoken for unless you need an emergent or special after hours options*

03/30/2025

This is interesting.. 🤔

From birth, your tongue is actually connected to your toes through an intricate network of connective tissue known as fascia.

If your tongue is not resting correctly in your mouth due to mouth breathing, things can get out of alignment in your mouth and the rest of your body.
Tongue posture can lead to a foot imbalance and vice versa because the tongue guides all myofascial continuity structures that run from the inner arch of the foot up through the middle of the body to the tongue and jaw muscles.

When the tongue sits on top of the palate, it seals the oral cavity and holds the throat open like a tent. These muscles support the neck, keep your posture straight, help you breathe, and maintain your posture upright.
Your tongue also acts as a rudder and support system through a fascial line, and when the tongue is down, we breathe through our mouth, and the head falls forward due to lack of support, which leads to poor posture and increased energy expenditure.

CTTO:

03/26/2025

This has been the easiest and most profoundly impactful addition to my day, recommended to me by my physical therapist.

Putting my legs up a wall 1-2x a day for up to 15 minutes. I take my time (about a minute)returning to sitting and standing. I like pairing this with the box/belly breathing I talked about in my latest Live video.

Benefits include

-Improving digestion
-Alleviating low back pain
-Increasing circulation
-Activating parasympathetic nervous system (calming)
-Improving varicose veins
-Relaxing pelvic floor
-Relieves menstrual cramp pain
-Drains lymph in legs and feet, reducing swelling
-Stretches hamstrings
-improves sleep

***who should not do this?
Those with glaucoma or retinal detachment as it increases intraocular pressure
Those with circulatory conditions-kidney failure, congestive heart failure as the large amount of fluid returned can strain the heart
Those with high BP as it increases BP
Women in late stage pregnancy (vena cava pressure)
Those with spinal deformities

03/23/2025

-This Wednesday and Thursday are the last two days to save $30 on Craniosacral therapy 🙂

-I am going live tomorrow morning to teach an hour long class on the nervous system with some remedies and therapies for balancing a dysregulated nervous system

03/10/2025

Openings for the week :

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=27984368

Craniosacral schedule link-use code CRANIO for $30 off :

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fcff4537/category/Specialty%2520Bodywork/appointment/39843694/calendar/11075785

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