Caplan Health Institute
Functional Medicine Practitioners
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 …
Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Autoimmune Joint Pain, Belly Fat, and More? Many conventional doctors ignore insulin resistance. And yet, being insulin resistant is to blame for symptoms like autoimmune joint pain, belly fat, hair loss, and brain fog—to name just a few. Insulin resistance often gets missed in testing. Instead, the doctor only orders …
Histamine intolerance, or the inability to effectively break down histamine, is a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Histamine plays an important role in our immune system health, but when too much is circulating throughout our bodies, it can cause a slew of unwanted symptoms. It is commonly thought that histamine reactions …
Sourdough bread is becoming popular across the nation for more reasons than one. It is not only arguably more nutritious than conventional breads, it is also easier to digest and has a unique flavor profile many prefer. Sourdough refers to exactly what it sounds like- “sour” or fermented dough shaped and baked just like other …
EBV and Autoimmune Disease: Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments There are many chronic infections that are linked to the development or worsening of autoimmune diseases. These infections include Lyme disease, fungal overgrowth in the sinuses, and cytomegalovirus (CMV). But one of the most common chronic infections I see in clinical practice is Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This …
