Andrea Nakayama (she/her)

Functional Medicine Nutritionist | Founder Functional Nutrition Alliance #functionalnutrition | 15-Minute Matrix pod | | views=mine

[Andrea Nakayama (she/her) @AndreaNakayama]

1/3 Functional Nutrition serves the needs of the individual. It recognizes each person’s unique capabilities for making the diet and lifestyle modifications that foster the physiological and psychological shifts that enable their body to cultivate its ultimate healing potential.

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“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” —Stephen Shore

A new study backs this reality: 4 genetic subtypes of autism, 4 distinct developmental profiles.

This isn’t just science—it’s a call for personalized care.
https://t.co/ci7S7Iq2Rf
#Autism #Neurodiversity #SystemsThinking #FunctionalMedicine

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@DisabledDoctor 1000% well said

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Oliver Sacks would have been 92 today. 30 years before ChatGPT, he wrote brilliantly about consciousness, AI, and our search for meaning https://t.co/CAeyza4dYL

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Addiction doesn’t start with the substance.
It starts with a system out of balance.
This article shows brain differences before substance use begins—inviting a deeper conversation about prevention, biology & care.

A Functional Nutrition lens matters.
https://t.co/JbCh4vdNYS

#Addiction #FunctionalMedicine #BrainHealth #Prevention

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Some people chill with cardio. Others feel like they’re dying. New study suggests personality traits may predict stress relief from exercise.
Movement isn’t medicine unless it fits the person. https://t.co/0cmK7XwJlQ #stress #bioindividuality #FunctionalMedicine

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Summer reading rec: The Mind Electric by neurologist @priaanand .
✨Brain mysteries
✨Patient complexity
✨The space between science + story
It’s where I live too.
Highly recommended.
https://t.co/XmxBYvOYWJ
#NarrativeMedicine #BrainHealth #MedTwitter #SummerReads

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@laveena Thank you - should be fixed, but let us know!

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In this solo episode, I invite you into the world of satiety. In Part One of this two-part series on satiety, I’ll focus on three of the five influencing factors involved in satiety. #functionalnutition #satiety #functionalmedicine

https://t.co/ausjjhZaAp

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The vaginal microbiome isn’t just about infections or pH.

It’s a reflection of aging, immunity, inflammation & resilience.

It’s a diagnostic opportunity. A systems signal.

And it’s been ignored for too long.

(Let’s fix that.) #longevity #microbiome
https://t.co/0bDHmKN6kI

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I had a rich discussion with Maria Ross! Click the link to hear our episode together on the Empathy Edge Podcast.

https://t.co/AT9PEMfUYw

[Andrea Nakayama (she/her) @AndreaNakayama]

I am honored to share this episode with you from my time on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff! #functionalnutrition #functionalmedicine #selfhealthcare #healthpodcast

https://t.co/qTVh0uWTG4

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Join me on Realfoodology with Courtney Swan for a talk on the 3 Pillars of Health: Genes, Digestion and Inflammation! #functionalnutrition #selfhealthcare #functionalmedicine #chronicillness #pillarsofhealth

https://t.co/XLvq6uSZ5W

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In this episode I’m thrilled to share a conversation with face yoga expert, Danielle Collins! #faceyoga #functionalnutrition #autoimmunity #healthpodcast #functionalmedicine

https://t.co/79eetOxX0r

[Andrea Nakayama (she/her) @AndreaNakayama]

It is an honor to share this interview with Srinivas Rao! In this episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast, you'll discover the power of functional nutrition and how you can use holistic self-awareness to heal your body. #functionalnutrition

https://t.co/RyJ8JVpAuv

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Dr. Ani Rostomyan is a Doctor of Pharmacy, Holistic Pharmacist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Join us for a powerful episode discussing the field of pharmacogenomics. #functionalnutrition #functionalmedicine #pharmacogenomics #healthpodcast

https://t.co/BRfjHRAk4X

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MJ Renshaw is a healing guide, founder of Earth Oil, and my new go-to for understanding the powers of breathwork. She joins me on this episode for a conversation about the physiological impact of how we breathe. #breathwork #functionalnutrition

https://t.co/UWtrZbIGpk

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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Jill Carnahan back to the podcast to discuss one of our most requested topics… diverticulitis! #functionalnutrition #functionalmedicine #diverticulitis #healthpodcast

https://t.co/o4K3DLsVS8

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It’s an honor to share this interview with you from my time with Natalie Ledwell! On this episode of Not Over, Just Different we discuss how we can take full responsibility of our health! #functionalnutrition #selfhealthcare

https://t.co/PcKHWDt0Jl

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I always like to remind both myself and others that every decision presents a paradox of RISK & REWARD. Follow the link to read on... #functionalnutrition #selfhealthcare #functionalmedicine #inflammation #chronicillness

https://t.co/twMzO9RFNn

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Whether you’re affected directly by kids with spectrum disorders or not, check out my most recent Instagram post... we are all impacted by stress and even anxiety, and can benefit from these important findings! #functionalnutrition #gutbrainconnection

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