AIMA Functional Medicine

AIMA Functional Medicine Board certified, licensed providers who offer safe and evidence-based functional medicine services. Thank you for the opportunity to partner with you.

At AIMA, cutting edge modern integrative care is delivered with the triple advantage of functional medicine, modern conventional medicine, and ancient traditional medicine. Telemedicine allows us to offer functional medicine consultations and services to patients from all over the United States. We offer safe and evidence-based non-pharmacological treatment, and we strive to discover and address t

he “why” or underlying cause of symptoms and disease. We believe in the power of active patient involvement in their own health care, the practice of self care and a balance between work, rest and leisure in maintaining health. At AIMA, your treatment plan will always be specifically tailored to you and your lifestyle, and will be adjusted as needed in accordance with your progress and needs. Our practice focus includes chronic health conditions, preventive medicine, restorative medicine, healthy aging, and immunological, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. We design individualized goal oriented therapy targeted to address the root disorder causing your symptoms, restore and improve your function, and maximize your independence in self care — in addition to relieving symptoms. We are located on the 3rd floor (Suite 310) of the Telegraph Building in downtown Nashua, within a lovely historic building that overlooks and sits on the edge of the Nashua River. We offer a quiet, comfortable waiting room in a temperature controlled and peaceful environment. There is no higher honor than to be given the privilege of applying our skills to assist you in your well-being. Please visit our website for more information and to book your appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The longevity secret centenarians swear by lies in the gut By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD | Fact-checked...
05/10/2025

The longevity secret centenarians swear by lies in the gut By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD | Fact-checked by Hale Goetz | Published (www.mdlinx.com) April 1, 2025 Many thanks to Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD and Hale Goetz for this excellent article. Industry Buzz "We expect people with a healthy gut microbiome to be better protected against aging-related diseases." - Joachim Johansen, PhD, University of Copenhagen press release…...

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The longevity secret centenarians swear by lies in the gut By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD | Fact-checked by Hale Goetz | Published (www.mdlinx.com) April 1, 2025 Many thanks to Alpa…

Sharing this great article! Very interesting... Scientists have a new tool in the fight against obesity - 'Fat Cats' By ...
08/16/2024

Sharing this great article! Very interesting... Scientists have a new tool in the fight against obesity - 'Fat Cats' By Hunter Boyce; The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) Jul 30, 2024 Fat cats. They’re great pets, internet famous and, according to a new study, possibly the next big thing in obesity research. Published in Scientific Reports, the study discovered our feline friends could help scientists better understand gut microbiomes and how they affect obesity in people....

Sharing this great article! Very interesting…   Scientists have a new tool in the fight against obesity – ‘Fat Cats’ By Hunter Boyce; The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (…

Hope to stay young as long as possible? How you age is NOT "all in your genes" and you have more control over that than ...
03/04/2024

Hope to stay young as long as possible? How you age is NOT "all in your genes" and you have more control over that than you may think. This research reveals the link between increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut") and accelerated biological aging. When your body ages faster than your chronological years you have greater risk for diseases seen more frequently in older adults, and you may end up looking much older than you are....

Hope to stay young as long as possible? How you age is NOT “all in your genes” and you have more control over that than you may think. This research reveals the link between increased i…

Gut Health and Allergies
02/24/2024

Gut Health and Allergies

Do you have allergies? Evidence continues to show that dietary habits affect gut health, and gut health affects your immune system. This research further reveals the complex and multifactorial regu…

Do you need to get rid of excess weight? Research from Nottingham Trent University shows it starts with good gut health....
06/01/2023

Do you need to get rid of excess weight? Research from Nottingham Trent University shows it starts with good gut health.

Bad news first: dysbiosis can lead to the wall of the gut becoming overly permeable, and this intestinal permeability or "leaky gut" allows endotoxins and macromolecules to escape into the blood stream -- directly leading to obesity, as well as other acute and chronic health problems. "Gut microbe fragments that enter the blood stream reduce normal fat cell function and their metabolic activity, which is exacerbated with weight gain, contributing to increased diabetes risk," said lead researcher Professor Mark Christian, a scientist in Nottingham Trent University's School of Science and Technology.

The good news is this can be addressed. Reducing gut endotoxins and improving gut health is what we do regularly at AIMA Functional Medicine, and we can help. Dr. Alice Murphy, a postdoctoral research fellow at Nottingham Trent University added, "These studies highlight that despite gaining weight, if we lose that weight, we can reverse the damage our gut can pose to our fat cells, which ultimately will have a major impact on our health and the benefits of weight loss."

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-bacterial-fragments-leaky-gut-obesity.html

Scientists at Nottingham Trent University found that microbe fragments called endotoxin enter the blood stream and directly impact how well fat cells function, including their capacity to be metabolically active.

Granulomas! 😲What the body is capable of is simply astounding. These are small, walled-off lesions created by your immun...
05/23/2023

Granulomas! 😲What the body is capable of is simply astounding. These are small, walled-off lesions created by your immune system to keep GI pathogens in check and control a gut infection, and your monocytes sustain them, keeping them from busting open and infecting your system. Brilliant! This is just one of the many things your immune system can do for you in the case of certain types of GI infections. Take care of your gut, and give us a call AIMA Functional Medicineif you want to learn what may be contributing to your GI symptoms and want a plan to address it.

Yersinia bacteria cause a variety of human and animal diseases, the most notorious being the plague, caused by Yersinia pestis. A relative, Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, causes gastrointestinal illness and is less deadly, but naturally infects both mice and humans, making it a useful model for studyi...

Way to go, Mass General Brigham! Researchers in this study found that Parabacteroides distasonis—a bacterium associated ...
05/23/2023

Way to go, Mass General Brigham! Researchers in this study found that Parabacteroides distasonis—a bacterium associated with gut wall health—was positively associated with postoperative delirium. This study offers clues into why some older adults have trouble recovering from anesthesia. AIMA Functional Medicine specializes in gut microbiome health and we love to hear about this kind of research, which will ultimately drive more personalized care in conventional medical practice. Curious about what's going on your gut? Come see us! https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-gut-bacteria-contribute-delirium-elderly.html

Postoperative delirium—a sudden, fluctuating and typically reversible disturbance of mental status in patients that occurs after anesthetized surgery—is a common postoperative complication. The causes, progression and biological signatures are largely unknown, however.

What sleep meditation is, how to do it, how it works, and its many benefits:
05/17/2023

What sleep meditation is, how to do it, how it works, and its many benefits:

Sleep meditation helps you wind down and relax your body and mind before bed. You can practice it through breathwork, body scanning, progressive muscle relaxation and more.

Gut microbiota play an IMMENSE role in your overall systemic immune health! The researcher in this study say if we want ...
05/04/2023

Gut microbiota play an IMMENSE role in your overall systemic immune health! The researcher in this study say if we want to fight infection what's needed is a more holistic view of how things are functioning. This is the approach we use at AIMA Functional Medicine -- and we are delighted that researchers are starting to catch on:

"The signal that we've seen in our research is that a family of bacteria, that naturally live in the gut, seems to be important for directing the immune system," says Jared Schlechte, Ph.D. candidate and first author of the study. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02243-5

Dysbiosis of the gut microbiome in critically ill patients, coupled with impaired innate immune responses, may lower the barrier to acquiring infectious pathogens in the hospital setting.

Excellent information. If you are dealing with a gut problem, read this -- and then come see us to help you address it!
03/29/2023

Excellent information. If you are dealing with a gut problem, read this -- and then come see us to help you address it!

As food is an active subject and may have anti-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory effects, dietary habits may modulate the low-grade neuroinflammation associated with chronic neurodegenerative diseases. Food is living matter different from us, but made ...

You can influence your DNA and maybe you might even live a healthy, happy 100 years! Are you interested in learning how ...
03/08/2023

You can influence your DNA and maybe you might even live a healthy, happy 100 years! Are you interested in learning how you can use epigenetics to reduce your personal genetic health risks? Give us a call. Functional diagnostic lab testing is available and longevity medicine is our passion!

What healthy habits and lifestyle factors contribute to longevity? Research indicates that caloric restriction, fasting, and gut microbiota may have a role to play.

Get well and stay well with cutting-edge modern available at AIMA!
02/17/2023

Get well and stay well with cutting-edge modern available at AIMA!

In recent years, functional medicine has awoken considerable interest as we try to improve our health from the inside out. What exactly is functional medicine and how can it help to look after our health? Functional medicine is sometimes referred to as “root-cause” medicine as it focuses on find...

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At AIMA of Nashua PLLC, we value integrity, clinical excellence and compassionate care. We utilize an integrative approach that incorporates the strengths of both Western (also known as conventional or allopathic medicine) and Asian medicine. We believe in collaboration between doctors and patients, the practice of self care and a balance between work, rest and leisure in maintaining health. We are located on the 3rd floor (Suite 310) of the Telegraph Building in downtown Nashua, which is accessible via elevator or stairs. The Telegraph building offers on-site parking for patrons and includes spaces for persons with disabilities. Our office is within easy access of the Everett Turnpike, the Hudson-Nashua Bridge and the Broad Street Parkway, and it is also easily accessible via public transportation. We are located within a lovely historic building, and we offer a quiet, comfortable waiting room in a temperature controlled and peaceful environment. Thank you for your interest in AIMA of Nashua PLLC and for the opportunity to partner with you. There is no higher honor than to be given the privilege of applying our skills to assist you in your well-being. While under our care, you will be treated as a unique individual, with a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your concerns and adjusted as needed in accordance with your progress. Please visit our website at www.aimaofnashua.com or call us at 603-231-2478 for information about what to expect during treatment, research and efficacy, conditions that are commonly treated, and other frequently asked questions. Thank you for visiting. We look forward to meeting you and helping you feel your best!