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Peptides & Biological Signaling | Part 2
Your Body Has Been Making Peptides Since Before You Were Born
The Cultural Story Around Peptides Got the Science Backwards
Everyone’s heard about peptides. Almost nobody has a clear answer to the most basic question: what are they? Dr. Hartman has been working with them clinically for 20 years. Here’s the explanation you’ve been waiting for.
Perimenopause Is a Litmus Test.
Why Midlife Often Exposes the Physiological Load Women Have Been Carrying for Decades
What if perimenopause symptoms aren’t just about hormones? Dr. Hartman and Cynthia Thurlow on gut health, the estrobolome, and midlife resilience.
UnCURABLE | Part 6
The Secret Under Your Feet
How Healthy Soil Builds Healthy Humans
Most people think healing starts in the gut. But long before food reaches your plate, the soil beneath your feet has already shaped your microbiome—and your health.
UnCURABLE | Part 3
Serious Biohacking
The Hidden Science That Helped My Daughter Heal
In this deep-dive, Dr. Hartman shares how foundational biology—and a handful of evidence-based “biohacks”—helped his daughter achieve progress no one thought possible.
Calm Your Anxiety With Food
The Functional Medicine Breakthrough
Discover how the gut-brain connection impacts anxiety and learn 5 science-backed dietary strategies to reduce symptoms naturally.
The Triangle of Health | Part 1
Your Best Year Yet: Stop Struggling & Start Thriving
Discover the 3 Simple Changes to Transform Your Health in 2025
3 Simple things tend to get us stuck … and they can also get us unstuck!
Made for Health
Inside Out Health
Rethinking Health from the Inside Out With Dr. Christine Bishara
What if the key to better health was inside you? Dr. Christine Bishara breaks down the connection between gut health and … just about everything.
Coach's Corner
Defining Ultra-Processed Food
What’s in your coffee?
Am I really willing to drink dipotassium phosphate in my coffee every morning? What’s the matter with processed food?
Overcoming IBS
Take Control of GI Issues Like Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If you’re struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or gastrointestinal (GI) issues, please know that you’re not alone. 10 – 15% of the population has IBS, and GI complaints are one of the major reasons people go to their primary care doctor.
GLP-1 Probiotic
Revolutionary New Probiotic Promotes Weight-Loss Naturally
Have you ever thought that the secret to weight loss could literally be living inside you? Discover the science behind the solution to metabolism.
Coach’s Corner
The Fiber Fix
Using Fiber to Enhance Weight Loss, Heart Health, Blood Sugar Management, and Brain Function with Real Food
Fiber is finally getting the attention it deserves thanks to what we’ve learned about metabolism, lipid management, the gut microbiome, and even brain health.
Micro Courses | Part 3
The Foundations of Functional Medicine
Build Your Health on Strong Foundations
Our newest micro-course explores the timeless health principles that can transform your life!
Food & Mood
Take Control of Your Mental Health
Mood disorders like anxiety and depression are increasing. But understanding the critical link between food and mood can empower you to take back control of your mental health.
Inflammation
The Underlying Cause of Chronic Disease
Inflammation is a normal response of our body’s immune system … but it can sometimes run amok, leading to all kinds of problems.
Chronic Health Issues
Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Disease
Addressing the Seismic Rise in Chronic Health Issues
Chronic health issues (autoimmune & autoinflammatory) are now the most common medical problems we deal with. How can you protect yourself?
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,…

















