What if the key to breaking free from chronic pain lies not just in advanced treatments, but in understanding how your gut, brain, and daily habits all work together?

In this mini-episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman explores the complex world of chronic pain syndromes such as CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) and phantom limb pain. He explains how pain can become “centralized” in the nervous system, persisting long after the original injury has healed.

Dr. Hartman highlights exciting new research linking the gut microbiome to chronic pain, as well as the use of AI to analyze microbiome data for personalized treatment. He also discusses the roles of environmental toxins, inflammation, and stress in amplifying pain.

Listeners will walk away with both cutting-edge insights and timeless strategies: while advanced treatments and personalized medicine have promise, foundational practices like nutrition, stress management, and quality sleep remain essential for improving outcomes and breaking the pain cycle.

✅ Show Highlights:

• How chronic pain becomes centralized in the nervous system
• The surprising role of the gut microbiome in pain syndromes
• Using AI to analyze microbiome data for personalized insights
• The impact of environmental toxins and inflammation on chronic pain
• Foundational practices—nutrition, stress reduction, and sleep—that support healing
• Why a holistic approach works better than one-size-fits-all treatment

💡 In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why pain can persist even after injuries resolve
• How the gut-brain connection influences chronic pain syndromes
• Where emerging research on AI and microbiome analysis is headed
• The importance of addressing inflammation and toxins in pain care
• Practical steps to support the body’s resilience and reduce suffering

🌐 Resources & Links:

• Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com
• YouTube – Aaron Hartman, MD: @AaronHartmanMD
• LinkedIn – Dr. Aaron Hartman: Connect Here

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