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Frequently Asked Questions

Does RIFM offer concierge medicine? Expand Our model is different from traditional concierge medicine because we do not provide “on-demand” access to your doctor, but rather your doctor will work…

Chronic Viral Infections – Which 10 are you harboring?

  Today, we are going to discuss infections by looking at viruses, our body and our health.   We currently know there are about 37 trillion cells and over 100…

Foundations of Functional Medicine: Episode 4

In this [long-awaited, yet very timely] podcast episode, Dr. Hartman addresses the third pillar of the foundations of Functional Medicine: Stress & Relaxation. What is stress? How does it affect our health, and is it an issue currently in our culture? What are some new scientific insights that are helping us understand the importance of stress on our health, and what can we do to utilize these new insights to optimize our health? Listen in for answers to these questions and lots of resources to help you manage stress and anxiety effectively.

Foundations of Functional Medicine: Episode 1

In this episode, Dr. Hartman of Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine shares part of his, and his family’s, story that led him to pursue functional and integrative medicine training and to open his functional medical practice.

CIRS: A New Paradigm for Chronic Disease | Part 4

CIRS Treatment Protocol

In Part Four, Dr. Aaron Hartman takes us step-by-step through CIRS treatment protocol, the process for biotoxin-related illnesses.

CIRS: A New Paradigm for Chronic Disease | Part 3

Understanding the Biotoxin Pathway & Lab Tests for Diagnosis

In part 3 of a series on Mold-Related Biotoxin Illness (or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), Dr. Hartman unpacks the biotoxin pathway and reviews laboratory tests necessary to diagnose CIRS.

CIRS: A New Paradigm for Chronic Disease | Part 2

Diagnosing CIRS

In part 2 of a series on Mold-Related Biotoxin Illness (or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), Dr. Hartman reviews the systematic criteria used to diagnose CIRS.

woman suffering from Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Treatment Options from an Integrative & Functional Medicine Perspective

Just as the causes and associated triggers for CF/FMS are diverse, so are the treatments. The ultimate goal is to address the underlying root causes and let your body reboot itself.

functional medicine sleep and insomnia suggestions

Functional Medicine Suggestions for Better Sleep

Achieving better sleep can lead to many health improvements. This list of suggestions for better sleep is not meant to be
implemented in its entirety. Instead, pick three to four changes to implement to improve sleep quality.

The Underlying Cause of Chronic Disease

In this post, we will explain functional medicine treatment options for inflammation, including different foods to eat, natural supplements, and lifestyle changes.