Functional Medicine Practitioners
Keep calm. As news reports intensity and the threat of the Coronavirus grows nearer, calm is key. If you want a list of supplements that the Caplan family is using right now, check out the PS at the end of this blog. Your health is in your hands. You have many tools to …
Coronavirus (Part Two) What is it? Symptoms & SolutionsRead More
*NOTE: THIS BLOG IS A TWO-PART SERIES ON THE CORONAVIRUS This week: Symptoms and What to Avoid Next week: Super-Foods and Other Remedies While there is a lot to stay on top of right now – please, don’t panic! It’s difficult to determine how concerned or not concerned to be about coronavirus, but there are …
Did you know that the Parasympathetic State affects EVERY aspect of your well-being? Optimally, we should all be in a parasympathetic state 80% of the time, but many people struggle to be in this state at any point during their day, because stress inhibits the parasympathetic response. Our friend and colleague, Jodi Cohen has designed …
The Parasympathetic State: Digestion, Detoxification and Immune FunctionsRead More
We recently did a webinar with our colleague, Robyn Openshaw (aka GreenSmoothieGirl) on the massive health benefits of Infrared Sauna – click here to check it out. Spending time in an infrared sauna is warm, relaxing, and soothing. The heat and relaxation start in your muscles and emanate throughout your body. This provides an organic …
Who doesn’t love a smoothie? Fruit smoothies are refreshing in the warm weather and make it feel like summer in the cold weather. Maybe? Ok, maybe not, but always delicious and often the best breakfast choice. The Power Up Smoothie (health heart food) is one of the anchors of our recipe book “Autoimmune Recipes to …
Did you know that daily habits can change your life? YES! The wonderful thing about being alive is that it’s never too late to change course. Here are five basic lifestyle habits that can keep you on top of your game. These tips and tricks keep you focused on simple daily actions: Routine, meditation, movement, …
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, does it get any better than that? Whether eating alone or with a loved one, this extravagant meal is satisfying and super easy. Serve with a simple salad of spinach leaves, finely sliced shallots, a drizzle of avocado or olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon. Roast Brussel sprouts or broccoli with lemon …
Eating well and healthy does not mean that you have to sacrifice flavor and gratification! In curating our recipe book “Autoimmune Recipes to Calm the Fires of Inflammation,” we wanted to be sure to provide meals packed with flavor, nutrition, and satisfaction. Nothing says comfort and delish more than beef and onions! This recipe not …
Want more recipes? Click here to download our fabulous cookbook for yourself! “Lupus Friendly Recipes to Calm the Fires of Inflammation” Winter is upon us and so is soup season! This yummy, easy recipe for Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Garlic and Mushroom Soup is a sure-fire way to warm your heart (and lower inflammation!). Let’s face it, …
Garlic and Mushroom Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free & Dairy Free)Read More
Inflammation, simply put, is another word for stress. Inflammation is the main culprit of autoimmune disease symptoms, including lupus. The best way to help relieve the symptoms of lupus is to “calm the fires” of inflammation. This can be achieved naturally through diet and lifestyle changes that can help slow the progression of lupus and …
