Caplan Health Institute
Functional Medicine Practitioners
Mental health has gained national awareness over the last few years as people struggle with conditions affecting brain health including anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, multiple sclerosis, and brain fog. These can all be attributed to many root causes and often are related to autoimmune diseases as well. As I discussed in an earlier blog, …
Part 1 If you’re struggling with brain fog, it can be very tough and discouraging. Some people may tell you it’s all in your head. But there’s great news for people with brain fog: it’s a real thing and there are functional medicine solutions to help you get your brain function back. In fact, brain …
Four Key Nutrients That Can Help Turn Off the Autoimmune Process If you are struggling with an autoimmune disease, then you have an overreactive immune system that is mistakenly attacking your (self) tissues. Since we work with patients with a broad spectrum of autoimmune conditions, we have noticed that there are a few key nutrients …
A Different Perspective on Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis If you have received a Hashimoto’s diagnosis, then you were probably told that you have a problem with your thyroid gland and the solution is to take a thyroid pill— for life. We look at this differently. Using a functional medicine perspective, we see Hashimoto’s not as a thyroid gland …
Your microbiome can be your best friend or your worst enemy when it comes to your health. It’s a world that we’ve known for thousands of years plays a critical role in our health, yet we knew almost nothing about it until recently. Thanks to scientific discoveries, we now have a much clearer picture of …
Urgent vs. Important is the question we are discussing today. Let’s start with a universal fact. We know that change is not easy. As doctors, we see how much people suffer because they believe they aren’t able to change. We want you to know something. You are ALL capable of change. The Urgent or Important …
As women, we get so caught up in all the busy-ness and responsibilities of life that we neglect ourselves. We put ourselves last. Responsible self-care is putting yourself first! Remember how they instruct passengers on an airplane? Put on your own oxygen mask before helping your children put on their masks. Put your health and …
Autoimmune Recipes: Avocado Burger with Sweet Potato Bun INGREDIENTS For the Buns 2–3 large, round sweet potatoes 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 Teaspoon sea salt For the Burgers 1 lb. ground beef 1 Teaspoon sea salt One Teaspoon garlic powder 1 Teaspoon onion powder Toppings 1 Medium avocado, sliced Sliced red onion Arugula INSTRUCTIONS For …
Eating the right foods to reduce inflammation over a holiday weekend isn’t always easy. The burgers and hot dogs are everywhere, along with tons of unhealthy fats hidden in dips and sauces. And unhealthy fats can be a huge trigger for autoimmunity, because they store up toxicity in a big way. It’s easy to get …
