In this mini-episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman explores long COVID through the lens of functional medicine, offering insight into why some individuals experience lingering symptoms—and what can be done about it.

Dr. Hartman identifies chronic inflammation and mast cell activation as major contributors to post-COVID dysfunction and outlines how gut health, trauma history, mold exposure, and nutrient status all intersect in long COVID recovery. He highlights three key interventions shown to help rebalance the body: low dose naltrexone, vitamin D optimization, and methylene blue for mitochondrial support.

Whether you're personally navigating long COVID or supporting someone who is, this episode delivers hope through root-cause thinking, clinical insight, and targeted strategies.

✅ Show Highlights:

• The role of chronic inflammation and mast cell activation in long COVID
• How gut health and trauma influence recovery
• Why mold exposure may worsen or prolong symptoms
• Key nutrient strategies, including optimal vitamin D levels (60–80 ng/mL)
• Three promising interventions: low dose naltrexone, vitamin D, and methylene blue
• Additional therapies and lifestyle adjustments to support healing

💡 In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why standard treatments often miss the root causes of long COVID
• How functional medicine uncovers hidden contributors like mold and hypermobility
• The mechanism behind low dose naltrexone and its immune-regulating effects
• How methylene blue supports energy production at the cellular level
• Practical next steps if you're experiencing long-haul symptoms

🌐 Resources & Links:

• Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com
• YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine: Watch Here
• LinkedIn – Dr. Aaron Hartman: Connect Here

🎧 Closing Call to Action:

👉 If you or someone you love is still struggling with long COVID, don’t lose hope. Subscribe to Made for Health for evidence-based guidance, and share this episode with your healthcare provider or community to start the conversation around root-cause recovery.