In the world of healthcare, the pursuit of knowledge and innovative approaches to patient care is a never-ending journey. For health and wellness coaches and practitioners seeking to broaden their understanding and enhance their clinical skill set, the Functional Nutritional Alliance Full Body Systems program stands apart as a central hub for comprehensive and transformative […]

Scientifically known as Passiflora incarnata, passionflower has been a trusted herbal ally for centuries throughout the world. Our founder, Andrea Nakayama, knows it as the flower growing up on the side of her home like a weed. Little did she know that the flower would later become a topic of discussion in Full Body Systems, […]

Welcome, Functional Nutrition foodies! Today, we’re sharing a recipe by the Functional Nutrition Alliance in partnership with Megan Liebmann, of the Slow Medicine Collective. Developed for one of our signature nutrient-dense dinners, this dish was designed to nourish and detoxify. Functional Nutrition: Fueling your wellness journey Functional Nutrition transcends the outdated notion of counting calories; […]

Originally developed as part of a weeklong liver detoxification program, this recipe was created with clarity, focus, intention, lightness, and energy in mind. Invite renewed wellness into your life with Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding, one delicious and nutrient-packed bowl at a time. The power of chia seeds Chia is an ancient food of Aztec warriors […]

Understanding and utilizing alternative sweeteners is becoming increasingly popular as people seek healthier options for reducing refined sugar consumption. But swapping out traditional granulated sugar with alternative sweeteners in the kitchen can be challenging without guidance. We created this Alternative Sweetener Conversion Chart to make your transition to natural sweeteners easier and more convenient. Follow […]

Salomey Adomako is a registered nurse (RN) and a Functional Nutrition Alliance Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC) in Simsbury, Connecticut. She is originally from Ghana, West Africa, and devotes a great deal of time to her Ghanaian community in Connecticut. Salomey specializes in working with women struggling with chronic health issues to support their health […]

Recently, I heard Andrea mention (with a chuckle) that her boyfriend eats marshmallows. And, like you, I thought WHAT?  How can this world-renowned Functional Nutritionist and thought leader in Functional and Integrative Medicine be so accepting of marshmallows as a part of her boyfriend’s diet? After all, most of us likely know that refined sugar […]

Did you know that there's actually a sunny side to stress? There is! That's the good news. And it's the news I've been savoring all month long as I dove into the new year with new intentions, a heightened work load, travel, family colds & flus and my preparation for the upcoming Revitalize Winter Cleanse, which focuses primarily on the adrenal glands and the stress response. Stress has been defined as: The body's nonspecific response to a demand placed on it. This nonspecific response can be psychological, physiological, emotional, or all of the above. On the sunny side, stress is a big motivator. It gets you moving toward your goals ~ whether they be to squeeze a workout into your daily routine, prepare for the new adventure of a cleanse, confront a difficult situation with a friend or partner, or take on something lofty, like social justice or changing the face of healthcare. All of that takes just the right amount of stress. Stress, in the proper proportions, actually boosts strength and brain function.