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Part 1: Environmental Toxin Exposure — Is It Real?

Part 1: Environmental Toxin Exposure — Is It Real?

by Dr. Aaron Hartman | Feb 24, 2018 | Detox

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Detox

In this four-part series I would like to paint a picture of our current state of toxin exposure and help guide you through an orderly program to maximize your body’s natural ability to expel these substances—a process commonly called detoxification.

Part 2: Toxin Exposure & Chronic Disease

Part 2: Toxin Exposure & Chronic Disease

by Dr. Aaron Hartman | Mar 27, 2018 | Detox

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Detox

In Part II we will review the literature for toxin exposure and links to chronic disease.

Part 3: The Process of Detoxification

Part 3: The Process of Detoxification

by Dr. Aaron Hartman | May 16, 2018 | Detox

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Detox

In Part III we look at the body’s natural processes of detoxification.

Part 4: A 6–10 Week Detox Plan

Part 4: A 6–10 Week Detox Plan

by Dr. Aaron Hartman | Jul 2, 2018 | Detox

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Detox

In Part IV. Dr. Hartman outlines a 6–10 week detoxification plan.

Dr. Hartman is currently Richmond’s only dual board certified Integrative Medicine & Functional Medicine certified doctor, this is in addition to his active board certification in Family Medicine. Dr. Hartman started Virginia Research Center in 2010 and is a Key Opinion Leader for Novum Nordisk in diabetes research. He is an assistant clinical professor of Family Medicine at VCU and physician with Family Practice Associates in Midlothian, VA.

Dr. Jenski joined Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in October of 2018. He is a Board Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. In May of 2019, he will receive his second board certification through the American Board of Integrative Medicine.

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This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Mold-Related Biotoxin Illness

In part 5 of a series on Mold-Related Biotoxin Illness (or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), Dr. Hartman provides and appendix of resources referred to throughout the series.

Part 4: CIRS Treatment Pathway — A Guide to Biotoxin Related Illness Treatment

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This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Mold-Related Biotoxin Illness

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