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The Functional Allergist I HAVE A DIFFERENT APPROACH AND PERSPECTIVE to treating asthma and allergy because of my personal journey. I had severe asthma as a child and it controlled my life. Once I identified dust mites as my key trigger, my world (and my lungs) opened up. I was able to modify my asthma […]
Lincoln Office Closure Effective January 26th our Lincoln office will be closing. As a result, all patients with scheduled appointments at the Lincoln office have been moved to our Warwick office (470 Toll Gate Rd #203, Warwick, RI 02886) same day and time. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at […]
At AAPRI, we’re excited to offer oral immunotherapy (OIT) for people with certain types of food allergy. The goal of OIT is to not only provide greater protection against accidentally eating the allergen, but to make it possible to consume the food without any reaction. Is OIT right for you or your child with food allergy? In this article, we talk with Dr. Vikram Malik, AAPRI’s food allergy specialist about OIT testing and what AAPRI’s OIT protocol entails.
As one of Rhode Island’s top physicians, Dr. Z gets asked a lot of questions about allergies and asthma on a daily basis. In the past, we’ve shared Dr. Z’s Top 3 FAQs, which looks at some of the most common questions patients ask. Now let’s take a look at some other frequently asked questions […]
Let’s face it, a traditional Thanksgiving feast is packed with some of the worst offenders when it comes to inflammation-causing foods. “The good news is that it’s fairly easy to prepare and enjoy your delicious holiday favorites by swapping out the inflammatory ingredients for healthier ones,” says Yoko Kawashima, functional medicine certified health coach at the AAPRI Center for Functional Medicine. Here are some tips and recipe ideas to help you enjoy healthy holidays—without sacrificing flavor.
Fall allergy season in Rhode Island is upon us. And even though seasonal allergies happen year-round, fall is when ragweed pollen wreaks havoc on allergy sufferers throughout the Northeast (other common fall allergy culprits are mold and dust mites). Like other seasonal allergies, fall symptoms typically include sneezing, itchy eyes and throat, and runny nose—and it’s essential to determine what’s triggering your symptoms so you can effectively get relief.