Functional Medicine
Each and every day we’re all exposed to a variety of toxins—in the air we breathe and the food and beverages we consume. Although the human body has an amazing ability to filter and flush out these toxins, nowadays we’re often exposed to so many that it can overload our liver’s ability to do its […]
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We’re kicking off a series of spotlight interviews so you can get to know our functional medicine team better. First up is Yoko Kawashima, our functional medicine certified health coach, who first stumbled onto functional medicine as a patient. Read on to learn more about Yoko’s holistic, collaborative approach and how AAPRI’s Center for Functional […]
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At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of having “butterflies in your stomach,” or the notion of having a “gut feeling.” But where do these feelings actually come from?
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As spring allergy season is upon us, you may not be sleeping as well as you’d like. That’s because allergies can often disrupt sleep and poor sleep can make you more vulnerable to an allergic response—creating a bit of a catch-22. What’s the connection between sleep and allergies? And why is getting enough good quality […]
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient you need to be healthy. It helps your body absorb calcium, which supports healthy teeth and bones, and it helps boost your immune system. But did you know that vitamin D is also really good for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome? At AAPRI and the Center for Functional Medicine, […]
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Hives is becoming increasingly common these days, particularly chronic hives, or CIU (chronic idiopathic uticaria), which means the hives have lasted 6 weeks or more. In fact, AAPRI has seen a dramatic rise in the number of people with hives—about 30% of new patients, up from 5% 20 years ago according to Dr. Z. Here, […]
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