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In this insightful episode, Dr. Hartman and Becky Hartman, Chief Innovation Officer at Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, discuss the central role of gut health in overall well-being. Becky shares her personal journey, highlighting how addressing her gut transformed her understanding of hormone imbalances, chronic inflammation, and mental health challenges. From her struggles with endometriosis and fibromyalgia-like symptoms to discovering the profound connection between gut health and hormone detoxification, this conversation sheds light on actionable ways to support foundational health. W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
Gut Health 101: The Gut-Hormone Connection with Becky Hartman
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In this episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Christian Jenski dive into the fascinating world of gut health. They discuss the gut’s critical role in immunity, neurotransmitter production, and overall health. Learn about the surprising connections between oral health, digestion, and systemic well-being, and actionable tips to improve your gut health and avoid common pitfalls like reflux and nutrient deficiencies. Leave any questions you have on this subject in the comments section and stay tuned for a Q&A session at the end of the series to address your burning questions! W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
Gut Health 101: The Surprising Connection Between Oral Health, Mental Health, & Chronic Disease
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In this Made for Health episode, Dr. Aaron interviews Dr. Pamela Smith, a world-renowned hormone and functional medicine expert. Dr. Smith shares her journey from ER physician to personalized medicine pioneer, shedding light on her expertise in hormone balance, the hormonal hierarchy, and the impact of environmental toxins. Learn actionable insights into thyroid health, cortisol regulation, and how lifestyle and diet influence your overall well-being. Pamela Wartian Smith, M.D., MPH, MS spent her first twenty years of practice as an emergency room physician in a level 1 trauma center with the Detroit Medical Center and then 29-years as a Functional/Personalized Medicine specialist. She is an internationally known speaker and author. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a Specialization in Toxicology along with a Master’s Degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine. Dr. Smith is in private practice and is the senior partner for The Center For Precision Medicine with offices in Michigan and Florida. She has been featured on CNN, PBS, and many other television networks, has been interviewed in numerous consumer magazines and has hosted two of her own radio shows. Dr. Smith was one of the featured physicians on the PBS series “The Embrace of Aging” as well as the on-line medical series “Awakening from Alzheimer’s” and “Regain Your Brain”. Dr. Pamela Smith is the co-director of the Personalized Medicine Certification at The Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. She is the author of fourteen best-selling books. Her book: What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones, 2 nd edition was released in 2022. Her book, Maximize Your Male Hormones, was released in 2023, and her book What You Must Know About Thyroid Disorders, 2nd edition, was released late last year. Her newest book, How to Prevent Breast Cancer: Before and After, is due out this fall. She has newly been appointed the Chief Growth Officer and Chief Education Office at MDLifespan, a cutting-edge medical practice with offices around the country which specializes in removal of toxins from the body. Dr. Pamela Smith’s Website: https://precisionmedicineconsultants.net/ W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
Hormones 101: The Shocking Truth About Balance, Gut Health, & Aging with Dr. Pamela Smith
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In this Made for Health episode, Dr. Aaron interviews Dr. Amie Hornaman, the "Thyroid Fixer," to dive into the complex world of thyroid health and its widespread impact on symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance. Dr. Amie shares her personal journey through misdiagnosis and her eventual success in functional medicine, which inspired her work helping others find answers to their thyroid issues. This conversation sheds light on thyroid dysfunction, common symptoms, and how addressing root causes can make a difference in patient health. Dr. Amie Hornaman, a.k.a The Thyroid-Fixer, is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back using her proprietary transformational program: The FIX Method. After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Dr. Amie set out to help others who she KNEW were going through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster. She grabs your hand, gives you answers about your health that no one has told you and gives you the actual tools and personalized treatment to fix you. What makes her program unique is the extra support and accessibility that you can't find anywhere else. That's the transformational journey. With a focus on optimizing thyroid and hormone function and thus optimizing her patients, Dr. Amie looks at you as a unique individual and not JUST a lab value. She examines all factors that tie into thyroid dysfunction and thyroid symptoms and FIXES you to give you your life back. Dr. Amie Hornaman’s Links: Website: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
"The Thyroid Fixer": Beating Misdiagnosis and Finding Healing with Dr. Amie Hornaman
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In this Made for Health episode, I’m sitting down with Maegan Hodge, Richmond acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine expert. We'll dive into Maegan's journey into the world of acupuncture and explore how ancient healing modalities can address modern health challenges. She'll share insights on the benefits of acupuncture, dispel common myths, and offer practical advice for those interested in alternative wellness therapies. Whether you're a longtime advocate of holistic health or just curious about acupuncture, this conversation promises to be both informative and inspiring. Maegan Hodge is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist and the founder of Centered Richmond Acupuncture. With over a decade of experience in traditional Chinese medicine, Maegan has dedicated her career to helping individuals find balance and healing through holistic practices. Her compassionate approach and personalized treatment plans have made her a trusted name in the Richmond community. Maegan's academic journey is as impressive as her professional accomplishments. She began by earning a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia. She then pursued a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the prestigious National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, completing over 3,000 hours of training. She wrote her Master's thesis exploring correlations between ancient and modern understandings of anatomy and physiology. Maegan Hodge’s Links: Centered Richmond Acupuncture & Wellness: https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centeredrichmondacu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centeredrichmond/ W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
Psychology & Acupuncture: Exploring Holistic Health & Eastern Medicine with Maegan Hodge
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In this Made for Health episode, Dr. Richard Horowitz, a leading expert in Lyme disease, joins us to discuss the complexities of Lyme and its connection to chronic health issues. With over 35 years of experience treating Lyme patients, Dr. Horowitz sheds light on his innovative 16-point model, which uncovers overlapping factors that contribute to chronic illnesses. He also shares insights on recent advances in treatment, including Dapsone Combination Therapy, and explores the rising challenges posed by co-infections, mold toxicity, and the impact of long COVID on patient health. Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board-certified internist and the medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, an integrative medical center which combines both classical and complementary approaches in the treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne disorders. He has treated over 13,000 Lyme and tick-borne disease patients in the last 35 years, with patients coming from all over the US, Canada, and Europe to his clinic. He is former Assistant Director of Medicine of Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and is one of the founding members and past president elect of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He is also past president of the ILADEF, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of health care professionals on tick-borne diseases. Dr Horowitz has trained hundreds of healthcare providers in diagnosing and caring for patients with treatment-resistant tick-borne disorders and was previously awarded the Humanitarian of the Year award by the Turn the Corner Foundation as well as awards from Project Lyme for his treatment of Lyme Disease. He has dedicated his life to helping those stricken with this devastating illness. Dr. Richard Horowitz Links: Validated Lyme Questionnaire: https://mailchi.mp/8e5ccb1a9297/lyme-questionnaire Informational PDF on Validated Lyme Disease Questionnaire: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DrTalk-Horowitz-Validated-Lyme-Disease-Screening-Questionnaire-HMQ-1-1.pdf Website: https://cangetbetter.com/ W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
Why Chronic Lyme Patients Don’t Get Better with Dr. Richard Horowitz
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In this Made for Health episode, Dr. Hartman sat down with Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and expert in intermittent fasting to discuss her personal and professional journey, highlighting her experiences with health crises that changed the trajectory of her career. Her life experience has been the catalyst of her career shift from traditional medicine to health and wellness, focusing on lifestyle medicine and empowering women through intermittent fasting. Cynthia Thurlow's experiences have informed her empathetic approach and commitment to helping others achieve optimal health. Explore holistic health with Cynthia Thurlow, a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, and an expert in intermittent fasting and nutrition. As a 2x TEDx speaker and author of the best-selling book, "Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF:45", Cynthia offers a wealth of knowledge in health and wellness. Her specialty intermittent fasting programs have empowered countless women to take the reins in their wellness journey and propel them toward optimal health. Cynthia's core mission is to help women understand and achieve optimal wellness. Through the Everyday Wellness podcast, she provides accessible, engaging content on the benefits of intermittent fasting and holistic health. Her approach combines practical strategies with insightful education, making her podcast a valuable resource for those seeking a healthier, more fulfilling life. Cynthia Thurlow’s Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CynthiaThurlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow___/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cynthia_thurlow_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
How Trauma Can Fuel Health: Cynthia Thurlow’s Transformation from NP to Wellness Warrior
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In this video, I'm sharing how homesteading and caring for animals have improved my abilities as a functional medicine doctor. From raising cows and chickens to growing plants, farming has taught me critical lessons about health—both for my patients and the environment. Diverse life experiences, from homesteading to reading history books, have shaped my approach to functional medicine. Everything is connected, and there's no such thing as useless knowledge when it comes to improving the human condition. 🔔 Subscribe here more insights on functional medicine, health, and lifestyle: https://app.daily.ai/subscribe/4124196-Your-Newsletter793078 #FunctionalMedicine #Homesteading #TraceMinerals #GutHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #FarmToMedicine #HolisticHealth
How Homesteading Made Me a Better Doctor: Lessons from Farming to Functional Medicine
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Joel Salatin, renowned and world famous farmer known for his regenerative farming techniques and advocacy for sustainable food systems, and Dr. Hartman discuss Salatin’s family farming journey, from restoring depleted land in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley to providing for thousands of families through their Polyface Farm, emphasizing the critical relationship between soil health, food quality, and human well-being. Joel Salatin, 65, calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Others who like him call him the most famous farmer in the world, the high priest of the pasture, and the most eclectic thinker from Virginia since Thomas Jefferson. Those who don’t like him call him a bio-terrorist, Typhoid Mary, charlatan, and starvation advocate. He co-owns, with his family, Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia. Featured in the New York Times bestseller Omnivore’s Dilemma and award-winning documentary Food Inc., the farm services more than 5,000 families, 50 restaurants, 10 retail outlets, and a farmers’ market with salad bar beef, pigaerator pork, pastured poultry, and forestry products. When he’s not on the road speaking, he’s at home on the farm, keeping the callouses on his hands and dirt under his fingernails, mentoring young people, inspiring visitors, and promoting local, regenerative food and farming systems. Mixing mischievous humor with hard-hitting information, Salatin both entertains and moves people. Seldom using a power-point and often speaking from an outline scribbled in a yellow legal pad, he depends on theatrics, style, and compelling content to hold attention and defend innovative positions. The rare combination of prophet and practitioner makes him both a must-read and must-hear in a time desperate for integrity leadership and example. Joel Salatin’s Links: Website: www.polyfacefarms.com Email: polyfacefarms@gmail.com Farm Store 540.885.3590 Shop online 24/7 at www.polyfacefarms.com 2024 Events https://polyfacefarms.com/partner-events Planning a trip? Visit our Accommodations page https://polyfacefarms.com/farm-stays W H A T N E X T ? If you want to watch more interviews from the Made for Health series, check out our playlist below! Made for Health Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKitZ5uAhpWPHaYoqo3obr8uBQFS7da A B O U T D R . H A R T M A N & R I F M Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Aaron and Rebekah’s commitment to their family’s health led them to move to a little farm outside of Richmond Virginia. While researching how to care for their land, animals, and livestock, Aaron and Rebekah learned about the intricate connections between their health, that of the land they cultivate, the animals they care for, and the food they eat. This led to Dr. Hartman’s intense interest in nutritional medicine as well as ecological medicine and toxicology. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. His mission at RIFM is to apply the sum total of his scientific research, medical knowledge, clinical experience and continuing studies to his patients in an individualized manner. This new field of medicine has been called Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Systems Biology Medicine and Root Cause Medicine. R I F M W E B S I T E: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe for Integrative & Functional Medicine videos uploaded every week. – Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD
Return to Regenerative Agriculture: Transforming Health at the Source with Joel Salatin
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TCM & Today's Health Crisis

In today’s high-stress, high-toxin world, where chronic illnesses are on the rise, could the answer lie in a 2,000-year-old tradition?

November 20, 2024
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Healing Hypersensitivity

Understanding & Transforming Our Skyrocketing Sensitivity to Almost Everything

Why are so many people becoming hypersensitive to foods, chemicals … even technology? Dr. Neil Nathan believes that this isn’t a coincidence.

November 13, 2024

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Transforming Trauma Into Hope

Cynthia Thurlow’s Journey to Empower Women’s Health

Cynthia Thurlow’s path to becoming a wellness advocate wasn’t a career choice; it was a calling…rooted in trauma. Her own battle health battles forced her to question conventional methods and find answers that traditional medicine couldn’t provide.

November 6, 2024