Hypermobility Changes More Than Your Joints – The Hidden Link Between Chronic Illness, POTS, and Neurodivergence with Dr. Aaron Hartman | Hypermobility | E154

🔥 What if one of the most overlooked factors in chronic illness isn't an infection, hormone imbalance, or autoimmune condition... but the connective tissue you're born with? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper perspective on why seemingly unrelated symptoms may share common root causes.What if hypermobility is the hidden link connecting many of today's most complex health conditions?In this minisode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman introduces hypermobility, a surprisingly common but frequently overlooked trait that may influence everything from chronic pain and fatigue to POTS, mast cell activation, neurodivergence, autoimmune conditions, and digestive health.He explains that hypermobility exists on a spectrum. For some people, it may contribute to athletic performance, flexibility, and enhanced physical abilities. For others, it can create vulnerabilities that affect connective tissue, nervous system regulation, healing, immune function, and overall resilience.The episode explores why connective tissue plays a much larger role in health than most people realize and how hypermobility may help explain why certain individuals are more susceptible to chronic symptoms, environmental triggers, infections, and inflammatory conditions.Key Topics CoveredWhat hypermobility is and why it affects far more than just the jointsThe difference between hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Why hypermobility exists on a spectrumHow connective tissue influences the nervous system, healing, and inflammationThe relationship between hypermobility and neurodivergenceWhy hypermobility may be associated with ADHD, autism, and other neurological differencesThe connection between hypermobility and POTSHow mast cell activation and hypermobility frequently overlapWhy hypermobility may contribute to digestive symptoms and gut dysfunctionThe relationship between connective tissue health and chronic painHow hypermobility may influence recovery from infections and environmental exposuresThe connection between hypermobility, fatigue, and chronic illnessWhy nutrient deficiencies are common in hypermobile individualsThe importance of protein, minerals, vitamin C, vitamin D, and connective tissue supportWhy identifying hypermobility early may help support long-term health outcomesFollow Dr. Aaron Hartman and Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine🌐 Website: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD