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Coach’s Corner: Coffee Lovers Rejoice!
I often get questions about coffee. Clients broach the subject with trepidation, sometimes almost whispering, “Do you think I need to give up coffee?” They are surprised when I say, “Probably not.” …
Top 10 Myths About Heart Disease
Note: This article was updated (April 22, 2024). There is much new research on heart health and how we can mitigate the risk for heart disease. However, I often hear…
The Power of Fasting
Fasting has been a very popular topic in the media over the past several years, but is fasting really healthy for you? Or is it just the next health craze?…
Coach’s Corner: Enjoying Green Tea
Dr. Hartman has listed green tea as a powerful therapeutic food in many posts on this blog. It seems to be good for (almost) whatever ails you! Does his…
Cardiovascular Disease | Part 2
Screening for Heart Disease
Last week we started our discussion on cardiovascular disease, the number one killer in our country. We talked about many risk factors and the root causes of heart disease: inflammation,…
Hormone SERIES Cortisol 1 of 2: The King of All Hormones
Cortisol is the the king of all hormones. Ideally, I would have started discussing cortisol at the beginning of our hormone series, since it is at the top of the…
What Causes Those Dreaded Spring Time Allergies – And How to Ease Your Symptoms Naturally
You might be surprised to learn what the root causes are behind some of your seasonal sniffles!
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.
The Underlying Cause of Chronic Disease
In part II of our series, we look at five common causes of inflammation: trauma, infections, deficiencies, toxins, and stress.
The Underlying Cause of Chronic Disease
While we are increasingly hearing more about inflammation, few of us understand the good purposes inflammation plays in our body or when those good purposes move to dysfunction.
How Much Sun Exposure Do You Need for Vitamin D?
A Doctor’s Guide to Getting It Right
The sun has been vilified for decades, but emerging research shows that avoiding it altogether may be just as dangerous as overdoing it. Dr. Hartman breaks down exactly how much sun you need and how his family navigates this balance every summer.
The REAL Story on Fat
Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Healthy Fats & Seed Oils Misses the Point
Fat is one of the most misunderstood topics in health. Dr. Aaron Hartman explains why the “good fat vs. bad fat” debate misses what actually matters, and how the fats in your body shape every signal your cells send.
Mystery Illnesses | Part 5
When the Mystery Won’t Resolve
Why You Can Check All the Right Boxes and Still Feel Stuck
You’ve done everything right—treated infections, addressed your environment, improved your labs—and you’re still not fully well. This is where many patients get stuck, and why recovery doesn’t always follow a straight line.
Mystery Illnesses | Part 3
CIRS: The Poster Child of “Mystery Illnesses”
When Environmental Illness Hides in Plain Sight
Many chronic illnesses appear mysterious because symptoms cross multiple systems. Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) may explain why.