“Why am I feeling worse after I was feeling SO MUCH better?” – Non-linear healing

by Dr. John Bartemus | Mar 29, 2023 | daily-videos

The healing journey is often non-linear. But sometimes it is linear. When it is linear, we get spoiled and expect that it will continue that way. What explains a back step in a linear healing pattern? Let’s use the case of a 71 year old male with Crohn’s...

ANA positive – does that mean I have Lupus?

by Dr. John Bartemus | Mar 25, 2023 | daily-videos

Many people have an Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) test run by their medical doctor when there is a concern for autoimmunity. Commonly, if the result comes back positive, the doctor communicates to the patient that they have lupus. Is this what the test result really...

Long COVID eliminated with Functional Medicine

by Dr. John Bartemus | Mar 23, 2023 | daily-videos

Long COVID impacts a significant number of people in the US. It commonly manifests as persistent shortness of breath, brain fog, fatigue, and intolerance to exertion. Conventional medicine does not have any answers for it. Rather than suffer endlessly, seek out help...

Biofilms – What are they and what role do they play in chronic infection?

by Dr. John Bartemus | Mar 23, 2023 | daily-videos

If you have a recurrent infection, it is likely due to biofilms. Research suggests up to 80% of infections include biofilms. If you do not know how to disrupt them, you will not successfully eliminate the chronic infection. John Bartemus, DC Functional Medicine...

Nitric oxide production, the oral microbiome, and health

by Dr. John Bartemus | Mar 20, 2023 | daily-videos

Recent research expands our understanding of how oral health connected to heart disease and other maladies. Specifically, it reveals the vital role of the mouth microbiome. John Bartemus, DC Functional Medicine Charlotte 704-895-2240...

Crohn’s disease finds healing with Functional Medicine when conventional medicine failed

by Dr. John Bartemus | Mar 16, 2023 | daily-videos

Have surgery, biologics, and prednisone failed you on your journey toward an optimal life with Crohn’s disease? John Bartemus, DC Functional Medicine Charlotte 704-895-2240 http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com Disclaimer: *Please note that the information...