Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A Functional Medicine / Integrative Approach

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The following presentation was originally delivered at Heartfest Richmond on August 26, 2017 by Dr. Aaron Hartman. The content of Dr. Hartman’s presentation is also available in a two-part blog post.

Dr. Hartman’s personal story and medical credentials are available here.

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