Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine physician specializing in functional, integrative, and holistic medicine, with additional certifications in Functional Medicine and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. His approach to chronic illness and nutrition is strongly influenced by his experience caring for his daughter Anna, who has cerebral palsy.

In this conversation, Dr. Hartman examines the limits of conventional chronic care and explores how nutrition, metabolism, minerals, and inflammation interact. We discuss meal frequency, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, cholesterol, fluoride, seasonal eating, and complex conditions like Lyme disease, highlighting the functional medicine focus on root causes and individualized care.

00:00 Introduction to Functional Medicine and Personal Journey

07:49 The Impact of Personal Experience on Medical Practice

10:17 Understanding Cerebral Palsy and Its Implications

18:00 Blind Spots in the Healthcare System

24:30 Rediscovering Old Treatments and Staying Curious

25:39 Controversial Health Perspectives

28:12 The Impact of Diet on Health

31:43 Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies

34:26 The Role of Sodium in Our Diet

40:06 Inflammation and Nutrient Deficiencies

43:38 Cholesterol and Immune Response

45:51 Balancing Fats and Carbohydrates

01:02:16 The Importance of Seasonal Eating

01:09:00 Lyme Disease: Treatment and Recovery

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