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4 Creative Ways to Make Vegetables Irresistible for the Whole Family

Food Is Medicine If you’ve been around our practice or this blog, you’ve likely heard the theme, Food is Medicine. You’ve also heard us talk about the amazing benefits of phytonutrients (plant chemicals). We now know phytonutrients have amazing health benefits such as reducing inflammation, fighting cancer, promoting cognitive health, and promoting hormonal balance, just…

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Have Migraines?

Common Migraine Triggers to Avoid One basic concept to think about with migraines is the concept of a headache threshold. We all have a headache threshold, which is a level at which we each experience having a headache.   With some people, it takes an actual injury of some sort, like a head concussion. With…

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Thanksgiving Week is GERD Awareness Week

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is one of the most common reasons for someone to see a GI specialist. What I’d like to talk about during Gerd Awareness Week is – What is GERD? What causes it? How can people begin a treatment regimen at home?   First and foremost, reflux, also known…

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How to Choose the Right Sunscreen According to a Functional Medicine Doctor

Do you know the difference between sunscreen and sunblock?

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Reasons Why Breast Milk is Critical for Babies’ Health and Development

Breast milk can have a huge positive impact on the biology of a baby, and in honor of World Breast Feeding Week, I wanted to give a little info on why! Breastfeeding helps form a strong emotional bond between mother and child, but it also provides nutrition, bolsters baby’s physical health, helps prevent common childhood…

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How to Manage Wise Sun Exposure, According to an Expert

Here’s why getting the right amount of sun is critical to your health

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From Common Triggers to Painful Gas—A Functional Medicine Doctor Explains Flatulence & Its Causes

Dr. Hartman answers “what happens when you hold in a fart?” and other burning questions about gas

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A Functional Medicine Doctor’s Take on the Mushroom Coffee Trend

Mushroom Coffee Benefits: Magical Health Cure—Or a Whole Lot of Hype?

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Is bread really that bad for you?

Social Media Resources Link to Social Media Post Published: November 6th, 2020 Is bread really that bad for you? Well, it can be. 10-15% of intolerance cases cause psychiatric disorders and nervous system problems. This information is not new but this concept still is not on the radar for most clinicians and patients. This article…

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Aging & Longevity Support Protocol: A Basic Primer

It is important to consider factors that may not only increase longevity but support healthy aging, such as vitamins and supplements.

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Spotlight on the ReNew Food Plan

The ReNew Food Plan prescribed by a Functional Medicine practitioner is a therapeutic, short-term approach followed for a specific amount of time, often used as a first step in: Ridding the body of the most common foods that cause inflammation; Identifying food allergies, sensitivities, intolerances, and triggers; Eliminating foods with potentially addictive and harmful components; and Providing nutritional support for the body’s detoxification systems.

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Supplements & Nutritionals

Dr. Aaron Hartman discusses the history of nutritional supplement use in America and how consumers can make better decisions about their safety.

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Recommended Reading

Dr. Hartman reviews popular books for helpfulness and accuracy. Begin your personal and intellectual journey this year.

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Why Eat Organic Foods?

Adopting an organic lifestyle helps to enhance the health of ecosystems, organisms—and you.