Your Purpose is the Key to Healing

In this episode, Andrea discusses the power of functional nutrition; how food, lifestyle, and mindset play a role in healing; how understanding your body’s unique needs is the key to long-term health; how we can advocate for our own well-being; and practical tips to start healing from the inside out.

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Holistic Healing With Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Andrea shares how to approach healing through non-negotiables of sleep, poop and blood sugar balance; deficiency to sufficiency; and dismantling dysfunction. Learn why conventional approaches often fail and how to reclaim ownership of your health.

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Personalized Nutrition & Root Cause Healing

In this episode, Andrea dives into the gaps in Functional Medicine, why chronic illness is at epidemic levels, and her unique framework for addressing root causes. She explains the pitfalls of overtesting, the importance of bio-individuality, and how to build a therapeutic partnership that empowers clients and practitioners alike.

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Why We Can’t Hack Our Way to Better Health with Type 1

In this episode, Andrea shares practical tips for navigating hormonal changes, balancing blood sugar, and tuning into your body’s unique signals. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will empower you to take control of your health journey!

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Whole-Body Wellness: A Deep Dive into Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Andrea shares the potential of functional nutrition and the value of crafting routines that reflect your personal values and lifestyle. From empowering morning rituals and calming evening practices to the fascinating connection between narrative medicine and health, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and wisdom.

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Narrative Medicine is Transforming Healthcare

In this episode, Andrea shares what narrative medicine is and why it matters for patient-centered care, why understanding your personal story is crucial for addressing chronic illnesses, how to identify the mediators and triggers affecting your health, and practical ways to build a therapeutic partnership with your healthcare provider.

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The Intersection of Personalized Care and Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Andrea discusses the role of narrative medicine in addressing the human element in healthcare, how to avoid falling into the trap of misinformation and excessive testing and the significance of patience, consistency, and lifestyle changes in achieving long-term health improvements.

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Healing from Within

In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of monitoring sleep, poop, and blood sugar, especially for women experiencing perimenopause. Andrea details the art of her practice—assess, recommend, and track—highlighting the need for a deep, individualized assessment to better address each person’s unique health challenges.

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The Web of Interconnections: Unraveling the Complexities of Omics for Everyday Health
Chronic Health Issues, Functional Nutrition Andrea Nakayama Chronic Health Issues, Functional Nutrition Andrea Nakayama

The Web of Interconnections: Unraveling the Complexities of Omics for Everyday Health

“In nature, nothing exists alone.” - Rachel Carson, Silent Spring Imagine a spider's web. Pull one thread, and the delicate structure shrinks, shrivels, or spoils. Each finespun fiber is essential to the stability of the whole. Similarly, the human body is an intricate web of interconnections.

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Functional Nutrition Approach to Mystery Health Issues

In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of addressing non-negotiables such as sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance for overall health. She emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic partnership between patients and providers and the need to focus on the roots of chronic conditions, including many more important topics.

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