249: UnCurable: A Doctor's Journey When Medicine Failed His Daughter with Dr. Aaron Hartman
About this episode
Dr. Aaron Hartman shares his journey into functional medicine and discusses his book 'Uncurable', highlighting the challenges faced by his family within the healthcare system.
I am excited to welcome Dr. Aaron Hartman once again today, as he truly exemplifies the notion that the best doctors are shaped by their personal struggles. Dr. Hartman is a smart and insightful guest whose journey into functional medicine began at home rather than with a textbook. Today, he shares some of his story, and we discuss his latest book, Uncurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds, which chronicles the personal challenges his family faced and offers hope and guidance for anyone told there is nothing more that can be done. How to protect yourself within the healthcare system: Trust your gut if something does not feel right Ask whether an intervention is truly urgent or optional Research the data before starting long-term medication Focus on root causes, not just lab numbers Choose providers who welcome informed questions and collaboration Bio: Dr. Aaron Hartman Dr. Aaron Hartman’s journey into functional medicine began when he and his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy and severe dietary challenges. Despite visiting many specialists, even as a physician he felt frustrated and without clear answers. Her health struggles…
Topics covered
- functional medicine
- healthcare challenges
- personal struggles
- cerebral palsy
- patient advocacy
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