Dr. Christina Arbogast, Acupuncture, CFMP, Adv. Aesthetician

10/02/2025

Hi Everyone!! Please Follow me on this page: https://www.facebook.com/christina.greenhawarbogast/

I will delete page at the in of the year!

07/14/2025

Summer is nature’s detox—and it’s perfect for anxious, overwhelmed bodies.

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Pregnancy, stress, and hormonal shifts all ask your body to do a little more.

And summer is the perfect time to help it gently reset.
☀️ More movement
💧 More sweat
🌿 More flow

Simple ways to support your body’s natural detox:
🥗 Eat fresh, seasonal veggies
🍋 Add citrus and herbs
🚶‍♀️ Move your body daily
💧 Hydrate like it matters

Let’s make it personal. Drop “PERSONALIZE” if you want support built around your needs—especially if you’re pregnant, anxious, or just tired of feeling off.

07/11/2025

What if calming your anxiety was as simple as walking barefoot in the grass?

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This is one of my favorite stress-soothing rituals—especially for my anxious moms, pregnant mamas, or anyone feeling overwhelmed.

It’s called grounding. No supplements, no fancy tools—just feet on the earth.

It may sound a little “woo,” but grounding has been shown to:
🌿 Lower stress markers
😴 Improve sleep
🔥 Reduce inflammation

Whether it’s sand, grass, or even warm concrete—getting barefoot is a gentle way to reconnect and reset.

Will you give it a try this week?

07/09/2025

Sunshine isn’t just good for the soul—it’s a key player in hormone health ☀️

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So many of my patients—especially mamas-to-be and women under stress—are low in vitamin D, and they don’t even know it.

Vitamin D is more than a nutrient. It helps your body:
🌞 Balance hormones like estrogen and progesterone
💛 Support serotonin (hello mood boost!)
🧠 Keep your metabolism and thyroid humming

But even in Florida, we don’t always get enough sunshine. Between sunscreen, staying indoors, or pregnancy-related sensitivities, it’s easy to fall short.

Let’s check your levels and make a personalized plan to help you feel better from the inside out.

Drop “OPTIMIZE” in the comments if you're ready to feel more balanced 🌿

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day!

07/03/2025

Morning light wakes you up. Evening light winds you down. Blue light energizes. Red light calms. Here’s how to use it to feel your best 👇

Your body isn’t meant to wake up to your phone screen. It’s wired to respond to real sunlight—especially if you struggle with stress, anxiety, or trouble sleeping.

Blue light from the morning sun helps you:
✔ Wake up naturally with a healthy cortisol rise
✔ Lift your mood (hello, dopamine!)
✔ Reset your internal clock for better sleep later

Then, in the evening, the light shifts to reds and oranges—these signals help calm your nervous system and support melatonin (your sleep hormone).

Simple ways to get back in sync:
✨ Step outside within 30 minutes of waking
✨ Sit in natural light again in the afternoon
✨ Dim screens after sunset
✨ Try a red bulb in your bedroom

I talk about this a lot with patients who are dealing with anxiety, fertility struggles, or mood swings—because syncing with light is one of the most gentle and effective ways to support your hormones and nervous system.

Which one of these will you try first?

07/01/2025

🌞 Today is National Joke Day!

Here’s your wellness laugh for the day:

Why don’t acupuncture needles ever get into arguments?

Because they always find a point of balance 😄

04/21/2025

B12 is essential for the brain and nervous system, but some people most at risk of low levels include:

✔️ Older adults
✔️ Those with gut issues or low stomach acid
✔️ People on acid blockers or metformin
✔️ Vegans & vegetarians

New research studied 231 healthy older adults with B12 levels well within the “normal” range. But despite that, they found:

▪️ Lower B12 (even within normal range) → linked to slower cognitive processing & brain changes
▪️ Higher levels of an ✨inactive form of B12✨ → linked to increased tau protein, a marker of neurodegeneration

This means standard B12 tests may be missing critical markers of brain health.

So, what can you do?

✅ Talk to your practitioner about checking MMA and homocysteine along with serum B12.
✅ Supplement with bioavailable B12 (methylcobalamin + adenosylcobalamin).
✅ Don’t wait for symptoms—B12 imbalances can be silent for years.

Was this new information for you?

If you want a truly preventive and proactive approach to your health, we’d love to help.

04/20/2025

04/19/2025

Processed foods are designed to keep you coming back for more—at the cost of your health.

But a new study shows that with the right support, people can cut their processed food intake nearly in half in just 8 weeks!

✔ Less sugar
✔ Better mood
✔ More energy

You just need the right tools and strategies.

You CAN feel better 🍏

04/19/2025

Open Your Home, Change a Life – Become a Foster!

Every dog that comes into our rescue needs a safe place to land—and that’s where you come in.

Fostering is one of the most powerful ways to help. You give a dog love, comfort, and stability while we search for their forever family. Whether it’s for a few days or a few months, your impact lasts a lifetime.

We provide all vet care—you provide the heart and home.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time. We’re in need of loving foster homes to help us say “yes” to more dogs in need.

Apply today and become a lifesaver:
www.floridapyrs.org/application

04/17/2025

Processed foods are designed to keep you coming back for more—at the cost of your health.

But a new study shows that with the right support, people can cut their processed food intake nearly in half in just 8 weeks!

✔ Less sugar
✔ Better mood
✔ More energy

You just need the right tools and strategies.

You CAN feel better 🍏