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Medical Misinformation | Part 2
Top 10 Myths About Mold
Because I see so many patients affected by mold toxicity, and I hear so much confusion, I’d like to clear the air (literally and metaphorically) by dispelling the top 10 myths I hear surrounding mold-related illness.
Mold Wars
Five Battlegrounds in the ‘Mold Wars’ Debate
There’s a lot of debate, even in the functional medicine world, about chronic illness related to mold toxicity. Let’s look at five specific battlegrounds in the debate.
Mold & CIRS
“Brain on Fire” Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a complex, multi-system, multi-symptom disease resulting from a deficient immune response to biotoxin exposure While CIRS affects multiple body systems, it…
Crawlspace Encapsulation to Reduce Mold… Worth it? Effective?
Did you know that 30% of the air in your home comes through the crawl space? Airstacking occurs when air rises in your house and becomes heated. This puts a…
CIRS: A New Paradigm for Chronic Disease | Part 1
Understanding Our Mold Problem
Part 1 of a series on Mold-Related Biotoxin Illness (or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), Dr. Hartman looks at the history, health problems and illnesses posed by mold toxicity in Water Damaged Buildings (our homes).
Prevent Heart Disease with Food
Proactive Prevention for Our Deadliest Disease
Over the last several years, we seem to have lost sight of the most common killer in our country. Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, accounts for…
Home – 2024-05b
Interview 4 of 4 Between a Rock & a Hard Case A Father’s Quest to Exceed Conventional Care The Most Trusted Functional Medicine Practice in Richmond Richmond Magazine’s Best &…
Mystery Illnesses
Demystifying POTS
This Mystery Illness Sweeping Our Country Doesn’t Need to Mystify You
Understanding POTS can seem overwhelming, but realizing its connection to other conditions offers a pathway to effective treatment.
Treating Long COVID
Facing a Real Problem and Moving Forward
Long COVID is an inflammatory response to the original infection. That’s important because post-infectious inflammatory complications are not new.
Superpower or Supersyndrome? | Part 2
Hypermobility & Chronic Health Issues
Connecting the Dots between Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune Disease, & POTS
If a syndrome is a condition associated with a cluster of symptoms, a supersyndrome is a group of related conditions often seen together.
Supplements
What Is Integrative Medicine & Functional Medicine? An Overview Our Store Understanding Functional Medicine Supplements Drugs vs. Supplements According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, Section…
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 2
Cortisol
The King of All Hormones
The monarch of our hormonal hierarchy, cortisol, is an unsung hero when it’s in balance, but when it’s out of whack? It can turn your body into a realm of chaos.
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.
Member Resources
Member Resources News & Resources for RIFM Members Free Micro-Courses Dr. Hartman guides you through foundational health topics in simple, 1-2 minute videos. Dr. Hartman walks through the “Homes for…