AAPRI Center for Functional Medicine

11/16/2022

It’s so important to get quality sleep and a decent duration of sleep, approximately 7 to 9 hours for adults.

Good sleep helps to increase longevity so you can live a long life. On the flip side, when you don’t get enough sleep, that’s when your body and your brain start to atrophy.

You’re not able to think properly, you become less efficient, you become vulnerable to infections, and of course, toxins start to build up and that can cause inflammation and all sorts of issues.

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

11/04/2022

We have to understand the role of our internal environment at the cellular level of the gut.

This means understanding that food really is medicine.

11/03/2022

"As the functional medicine health coach on the team, I partner with all of our clients who join our program to learn about their health history, daily habits and current routines, and provide lifestyle intervention support.

The food that we put into our bodies, environmental exposures, internal and external stressors, movement and the community around us all have a massive impact on our health."

Learn more about Yoko Kawashima's contributions to the AAPRI Functional Medicine Program!

https://functionalmedicineri.com/team-spotlight-yoko-kawashima-functional-medicine-certified-health-coach/

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

11/02/2022

Is the key to treating allergies in your gut?

How can maintaining the right balance and diversity of microorganisms in your digestive track help alleviate allergies?

We’re glad you asked.

https://functionalmedicineri.com/is-the-key-to-treating-allergies-in-your-gut/

In the past, we’ve discussed the important connection between allergies and gut health. But how can maintaining the right balance and diversity of

10/20/2022

For many, there are allergy triggers that affect year-round quality of life.

Hormones play an impactful role in how allergies progress. The question, though, is how?

https://functionalmedicineri.com/whats-the-connection-between-hormones-and-allergies/

It’s not uncommon to start experiencing seasonal allergies around age 40—and hormones are often a major culprit. What’s the connection between hormones and

10/19/2022

What's with the rise in Chronic Hives, known medically as Chronic Idiopathic Uticaria?

Let's Discuss.

https://functionalmedicineri.com/why-are-hives-on-the-rise/

Hives is becoming increasingly common these days, particularly chronic hives, or CIU (chronic idiopathic uticaria), which means the hives have lasted 6 weeks

10/18/2022

Are you familiar with the gut/brain connection?

Your gut has its own nervous system—the enteric nervous system (ENS)—which is an extensive web of various types of neurons embedded in the wall of your GI tract.

There is a bidirectional highway called the vagus nerve, which connects your two brains—the brain in your head and your second brain in your gut

Learn more at https://functionalmedicineri.com/ive-got-a-feelingunderstanding-the-gut-brain-connection/

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?

10/17/2022

Information can be a powerful tool in your quest for better health.

We’re pleased to share these functional medicine resources, compliments of the Asthma and Allergy Physicians of Rhode Island (AAPRI) blog archive.

https://functionalmedicineri.com/resources/

Health information you can really use. We’re pleased to share these functional medicine resources, from AAPRI Center for Functional Medicine ∙ Warwick, RI.

10/05/2022

Are you eating in season?

Autumn is officially here, and with it comes the bountiful fall harvest.

It’s long been known that eating food that’s in season is not only fresher and tastier, but it also offers more nutrients and other significant benefits.

https://functionalmedicineri.com/4-healthy-benefits-of-eating-in-season/

Autumn is officially here, and with it comes the bountiful fall harvest. It’s long been known that eating food that’s in season is not only fresher and tastier, but it also offers more nutrients and other significant benefits. Here we talk to Yoko Kawashima, functional medicine certified health ...

09/29/2022

Imagine 1 full year of personalized care to improve your health and well being.

The Functional Medicine program is tailored to your needs as a patient. We're here every step of the way!

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One year of personalized care and attention. Access to expertise, in-depth testing, physical therapy, group and one-on-one health coaching sessions, and more.

09/28/2022

“I’ve always looked for the root cause of my patients’ problems. Through functional medicine, we can treat the whole patient, offering integrated solutions to promote better health.” - Dr. Z

We’re here to help you feel better — for good. Functional Medicine treats the whole patient. Take our free online assessment. Located in Warwick, Rhode Island.

09/27/2022

Our program can help treat the following chronic conditions and health issues:

- Autoimmune & Inflammation
- Cardiovascular Health
- Chronic Allergies
- Digestive Issues
- Hormonal Health & Fertility
- Metabolic Health & Nutrition
- Unwell & Undiagnosed

Ready to take the next step with ? Let's talk!

We combine functional medicine, traditional medicine, and innovative solutions to treat the underlying cause of your symptoms—and improve your quality of life.