Made for Health

I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Staci Whitman about the “missing link” in whole-body health — the mouth. She breaks down how things like diet, airway issues, oral microbiome imbalance, and even hormones show up in our gums, teeth, and sleep patterns, especially in kids. If you’ve ever wondered how dental health impacts everything from behavior to digestion to chronic disease, this episode will open your eyes.


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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


Read more about Oral Health on our blog:

Your Mouthwash is Killing You: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/mouthwash-harmful/



ABOUT AARON HARTMAN, MD

Aaron Hartman, MD is a triple-board-certified physician, bestselling author of UnCURABLE: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds, and founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine. Dr. Hartman is known as _the champion of the medically abandoned_—helping people once labeled “uncurable” find REAL health and hope through the body’s natural abilities to heal and repair.

https://AaronHartmanMD.com



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— Aaron Hartman, MD

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In this conversation, I sit down with Ashley Armstrong, a former PhD mechanical engineer turned regenerative farmer, to talk about how her own health struggles led her from the lab to the land. We dig into why PUFAs and ultra-processed “heart healthy” seed oils are wrecking metabolic health, the power of traditional animal fats and dairy, and how changing the fatty acid composition of our food is literally changing the fatty acid composition of our bodies. We also explore her work with Nourish Food Club, partnering with small regenerative farms to get truly nutrient-dense food to families across the country.



W H A T ‘ S 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



Read more about Food Sourcing & Regenerative Agriculture on our blog:
Joel Salatin’s Regenerative Revolution: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/joel-salatins-regenerative-revolution/

Real vs. Fake Food: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/real-food-vs-fake-food-whats-really-on-your-plate/




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

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In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into the perfect storm behind chronic Lyme—how mold, genetics, and environment all interact to keep so many people sick. We explore the connection between Lyme, mold, and modern life, and offer a new way to think about healing beyond conventional medicine.

W H A T ‘ S 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

Read more about long Detox Series on our blog:

Lyme... Covid... Mold... Oh My! The Puzzle of Chronic Illness — Unraveling the Truth: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/lyme-covid-mold/

Demystifying Lyme Disease: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/lyme-disease/




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

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Lyme disease affects nearly half a million Americans each year—but most never get the right diagnosis. Dr. Aaron Hartman and practitioner Veronica Porterfield discuss why standard Lyme tests fail, how infections like Bartonella and Babesia complicate recovery, and why real healing means looking beyond the surface.

W H A T ‘ S 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

Read more about long Detox Series on our blog:

Is Toxic Load Causing Your Health Issues? : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/toxic-load/

A Foundational Detox Plan: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/detox-plan/

Advanced Detoxification: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/advanced-detox/

Take the Healthy Home Micro-Course (based on Harvard’s Healthy Home Guide): https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/creating-a-healthy-home/





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

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Your mouth is the gateway to your health (or your illness). Dr. Aaron Hartman talks with pioneering dentist Dr. Mary Ellen Chalmers about how dental toxins, infections, and inflammation can impact everything from cardiovascular health to autoimmunity and brain function. Explore the emerging field of functional dentistry and how optimizing your oral health can help heal your body from the inside out.

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

Read more about long Detox Series on our blog:

Is Toxic Load Causing Your Health Issues? : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/toxic-load/

A Foundational Detox Plan: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/detox-plan/

Advanced Detoxification: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/advanced-detox/

Take the Healthy Home Micro-Course (based on Harvard’s Healthy Home Guide): https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/creating-a-healthy-home/





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

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, to talk about the future of healthcare and the growing role of health coaches. We discuss how coaching fills the gaps traditional medicine can’t—helping people create real, lasting change through connection, accountability, and mindset. It’s an inspiring look at what true healing and “pro-aging” really mean.


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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

Read more about long Detox Series on our blog:

Is Toxic Load Causing Your Health Issues? - https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/toxic-load/

A Foundational Detox Plan - https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/detox-plan/

https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/advanced-detox/ - http://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/advanced-detox/




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

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Are you feeling fatigued, foggy, or inflamed—and wondering if toxins could be to blame? In this episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Jenski break down what toxicity really looks like, how to spot it through symptoms and standard labs, and what practical steps you can take to detox safely.

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

Read more about long Detox Series on our blog:

Is Toxic Load Causing Your Health Issues? : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/toxic-load/

A Foundational Detox Plan: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/detox-plan/

Advanced Detoxification: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/advanced-detox/

Take the Healthy Home Micro-Course (based on Harvard’s Healthy Home Guide): https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/creating-a-healthy-home/




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

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In this episode, Dr. Jenski and I get real about the hidden toxins in our own homes—from moldy crawlspaces to leaky appliances—and how addressing them completely changed our health and our families’ health. We share the lessons we’ve learned the hard way, plus practical steps you can take to make your home safer and healthier.

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

Read more about long Detox Series on our blog:

Is Toxic Load Causing Your Health Issues? : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/toxic-load/

A Foundational Detox Plan: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/detox-plan/

Advanced Detoxification: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/advanced-detox/

Take the Healthy Home Micro-Course (based on Harvard’s Healthy Home Guide): https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/creating-a-healthy-home/



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

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From arsenic in water to microplastics in our tissues, toxins quietly shape our health more than we realize. Dr. Hartman and Dr. Jenski explain how chronic exposures trigger fatigue, autoimmunity, and hormone imbalances—and what you can do to lighten the toxic load.


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

Read more about long Detox Series on our blog:

Is Toxic Load Causing Your Health Issues? : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/toxic-load/

A Foundational Detox Plan: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/detox-plan/

Advanced Detoxification: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/advanced-detox/

Take the Healthy Home Micro-Course (based on Harvard’s Healthy Home Guide): https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/creating-a-healthy-home/





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

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In this final episode on metabolic syndrome, Dr. Jenski and I dive deep into the often-overlooked role of mitochondrial dysfunction and how it's truly at the core of so many chronic conditions. We talk toxins, medications, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and the surprising impact of things like seed oils and fasting on mitochondrial health. If you're feeling stuck in your health journey, this one’s packed with practical insight and eye-opening info.

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

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