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Nutrition
Why Will the Flu Be Worse This Season?
Influenza is a viral, upper respiratory tract infection that typically, in any given season, affects about 25%…
Functional Medicine Doctor’s Guide to Protein Powders
Today, we wanted to take the time to delve into the topic of protein powders. We’re going…
Will Your Christmas Dinner Make You Sleepy?
What’s the main course for you and your family this Christmas? Roast beef? Ham? Turkey? If your…
4 Creative Ways to Make Vegetables Irresistible for the Whole Family
Cooking Lessons from a Functional Medicine Doctor
Food Is Medicine If you’ve been around our practice or this blog, you’ve likely heard the theme,…
Have Migraines?
Common Migraine Triggers to Avoid One basic concept to think about with migraines is the concept of…
Thanksgiving Week is GERD Awareness Week
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is one of the most common reasons for someone to…
How to Choose the Right Sunscreen According to a Functional Medicine Doctor
Do you know the difference between sunscreen and sunblock?
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…
How to Manage Wise Sun Exposure, According to an Expert
Here’s why getting the right amount of sun is critical to your health
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
A Functional Medicine Doctor’s Take on the Mushroom Coffee Trend
Mushroom Coffee Benefits: Magical Health Cure—Or a Whole Lot of Hype?
Is bread really that bad for you?
Social Media Resources Link to Social Media Post Published: November 6th, 2020 Is bread really that bad…
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.
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.