by Dr. John Bartemus | Jun 18, 2026 | blog
Insulin Resistance: Symptoms and How to Reverse It By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Last updated June 19, 2026. Short answer: Insulin resistance is when your cells stop responding well to insulin, forcing your pancreas to produce more...
by Dr. John Bartemus | Jun 17, 2026 | blog
Is High Cholesterol the Real Cause of Heart Disease? A Functional Medicine View By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Last updated June 24, 2026. Short answer: Cholesterol is part of the heart disease picture, but it is not the whole...
by Dr. John Bartemus | Jun 16, 2026 | blog
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: Is It Real? What the Science Says By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Last updated June 19, 2026. Short answer: You do not need celiac disease to react to gluten. Research, including a Columbia University...
by Dr. John Bartemus | Jun 15, 2026 | blog
Leaky Gut: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Heal It By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Last updated June 19, 2026. Short answer: Leaky gut (intestinal hyperpermeability) means the lining of the small intestine has become inflamed and...
by Dr. John Bartemus | Jun 14, 2026 | blog
What Causes Brain Fog? 7 Root Causes Most Doctors Miss By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Last updated June 19, 2026. Short answer: Brain fog is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The most common root causes are dehydration, blood sugar...
by Dr. John Bartemus | Jun 14, 2026 | blog
How Much Water Should You Drink a Day? A Functional Medicine Answer By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Last updated June 14, 2026. Short answer: Adult women should aim for about 2.5 liters (roughly 85 ounces) of fluid per day. The...
