Barb Herspring, PA-C

06/03/2025

Abundant Care & Wellness is a practice in Newton, KS, that specializes in functional medicine, which is a science-based, personalized, holistic healthcare approach that focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of illness.

05/18/2025

Happy Sunday! Have a beautiful day!

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to every amazing mom and mother figure out there! 🌷 Whether you’re a birth mom, adoptive mom, stepmom, foster mom, spiritual mom, or anyone who nurtures with love—today we celebrate you. Your strength, kindness, and endless love make the world brighter every day. Thank you for all the ways you care, guide, and inspire us. You are deeply appreciated and loved today and always! 💖

05/11/2025

May is Celiac Awareness Month — but maybe it’s time we call it Gluten Sensitivity Awareness Month instead!

Gluten isn’t just tied to celiac disease. It’s also been linked to:
⚡ Muscle aches
🦴 Arthritis
🧠 Multiple sclerosis
🧴 Eczema
💥 Migraines
…and so much more.

If you’re dealing with any of these, it might be worth taking a closer look at gluten. Sometimes, a simple diet change can make a huge difference — even save your life!

Have you gone gluten-free and seen a big change?
Drop your story in the comments — I’d love to hear it!

This post is for informational purposes only and not or be considered medical advice.

05/10/2025

Thinking of ordering your supplements from Amazon? Think twice.

I saw the post below in a group today. It is a great example of why you should be cautious when ordering supplements from Amazon.

While it may seem convenient, buying supplements on Amazon comes with serious risks:

Counterfeit products are surprisingly common. Some listings sell knockoffs that look identical but may contain unknown or harmful ingredients. ❌

Improper storage during shipping or at third-party warehouses can ruin potency—or worse, lead to contamination. ⚠️

Seller switching means even a product with good reviews can be quietly replaced by a low-quality version. 💊

When it comes to your health, stick with trusted retailers (check comments for a link to my pharmeceutical grade dispensary).

05/07/2025

Functional Medicine is the future!

We are at a pivotal moment in healthcare. 🩺

Congratulations to my friend and colleague on her nomination as Surgeon General—a powerful signal that the tides are turning toward root-cause, prevention-first, and systems-based care.

Functional medicine isn’t fringe—it’s the future. And this nomination is a step forward for metabolic health, patient empowerment, and meaningful change in public health.

05/07/2025

🐟 Fish Oil: Friend or Foe? 🧐

Omega-3s have long been praised for their powerful anti-inflammatory and heart-supportive benefits… but lately, they’ve been getting some side-eye. 😬

Recent research stirred up concern after linking high doses of omega-3s to a slight increase in atrial fibrillation (AFib) — an irregular heart rhythm. Understandably, many people hit pause on their supplements. But here’s the truth that didn’t make as many headlines:

👉 Yet, there is an abundance of research showing a decreased risk of stroke with Omega 3 supplementation.
Which is significant, because if AFib does cause complications, stroke is the main concern. So this finding really matters. 🙌

So, is fish oil still your friend?
Yes — when it’s high quality, properly dosed, and used with guidance. Omega-3s remain one of the most researched and recommended tools for heart, brain, and joint health. 🧠💪💖

Low omega-3 levels—affecting 80 to 90% of Americans—have been shown to carry the same mortality risk as smoking.

✨ Looking for a pure, pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 you can trust — with a discount?
📚 Curious about the actual research?

👇 Check the comments for links to both!

05/07/2025

Please join me in welcoming our new DNA life certified PA Barb Herspring!

Barb has a wide range of PA experience over the past 15+ years, including multiple years of functional medicine training and practice. She enjoys investigating complex medical conditions with a special interest in autoimmune disease, brain health, health optimization, and longevity.

Barb is incredibly intelligent and committed; I have spoken with many of her former patients who tell me that they had been searching for answers and healing for years and finally experienced it through their work with Barb.

Barb loves the Lord and her commitment to serve and care for her patients flows out of this. I am so grateful for the wealth of personal and professional experience that she is bringing to Abundant Care and Wellness.

Barb will initially be seeing patients one day per week in our Newton office, starting in February. She resides in Wichita and after 3-6 mos she will be doing mostly telehealth, though she may still offer some in person appointments.

Barb's schedule is already fairly full but we are now accepting a limited number of new patients! Barb accepts BCBS, Medicare, and cash pay patients.

Welcome, Barb!!!