Caplan Health Institute
Functional Medicine Practitioners
Wintertime Immune Support for Autoimmune Patients Autoimmune patients often ask me, “What is the best immune support for autoimmune disease, especially during cold and flu season?” A lot of people with autoimmune diseases are afraid of stimulating their immune systems too much. After all, by definition, an autoimmune disease is when your immune system attacks …
What Is The Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease? A lot of patients want to know, “What is the best diet for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?” They’re on the right track by asking that question, because diet is one of the best natural remedies for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. However, the answer …
Easy Ways Loved Ones Can Support a Patient’s Autoimmune Health It’s not easy for autoimmune patients to do all the things they need to do in order to reduce autoimmune disease symptoms, including following an autoimmune diet. It’s even harder if their significant other, loved ones, or friends aren’t supporting their efforts. Although autoimmune patients …
Still Sick Even When Your Labs Are Normal? Here’s Why When I ask my autoimmune patients whether they’ve had a particular lab test, they often say, “My doctor already checked that and it was normal.” But how can everything be fine if you’re having symptoms? How does that make any sense? In fact, when I …
Autoimmune Pain Relief: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Natural Solutions Are you tired of living with chronic pain caused by autoimmune conditions? Pain is one of the most frustrating and debilitating autoimmune disease symptoms. It’s heartbreaking to see my patients endure this problem. The good news is that a functional medicine approach is highly effective …
Natural Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments for Long-Term Relief Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be a daily struggle, with the constant pain and inflammation taking a toll on both physical and mental well-being. While traditional treatments such as medication and physical therapy can provide some relief, many individuals are seeking a more holistic approach to managing their …
8 Proven Sjogren’s Syndrome Natural Treatments If you are one of the millions of people living with Sjogren’s syndrome, you know how challenging it can be to manage the symptoms. From dry mouth and eyes to joint pain, gut problems, and fatigue, this autoimmune disorder can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. While there is no …
6 Easy Ways To Detox for Autoimmune Disease Exposure to toxins is one of the root causes of autoimmune disease, but the best way to detox from these health-destroying chemicals doesn’t have to be difficult. I find that when my patients try these easy ways to detox, their autoimmune health dramatically improves. Here are six …
Common Nutrient Deficiencies as a Cause of Autoimmune Disease If you’re wondering what are the causes of autoimmune diseases, nutrient deficiencies are at the top of the list, but it’s not as simple as that. In some cases, the lack of key nutrients—either from not getting enough in the diet or absorption issues—doesn’t outright cause …
