Caplan Health Institute
Functional Medicine Practitioners
Foods To Avoid with Autoimmune Diseases If you’re wondering whether there are foods to avoid with autoimmune diseases, the answer is yes. However, there is no one diet for autoimmune disease. That’s because there isn’t a magic diet for everybody. Not everybody is going to have problems with lectins or nightshades or gluten. I have …
Fasting and Autoimmune Disease: How Long Should a Fast Last? In a previous blog post, we covered a lot about the best fasts for autoimmunity. In this new post, we want to zoom in on the timing of fasts and how to go about fasting so that it doesn’t stress out your system, especially if …
Six Hidden Dangers of a Gluten-Free Diet You might be wondering “Is a gluten-free diet healthier for you?” or “Should I go gluten free?” First, let me say that most people do better avoiding gluten as a whole. A lot of people with autoimmune disease who have gone on a gluten-free diet have noticed a …
You’ve heard the saying, “We’re our own worst enemies,” and it definitely applies to healing autoimmune disease. Although you can be your body’s best friend in the healing process, it isn’t always easy. If you find that you frequently get autoimmune flare-ups, chances are good that you’re doing some unintentional things to sabotage your autoimmune …
What Autoimmune Patients Should Know About Cholesterol Cholesterol is usually ignored until it’s “too high.” But what is too high, what is too low, and what is optimal? And what about triglyceride levels? The answers to those questions can sometimes be controversial, even among doctors using a natural approach to lowering cholesterol. Conventional doctors, on …
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 …
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 …
When we think of health, we tend to associate this term with nutrition, exercise, and stress management, but what if there was a crucial piece of the wellness puzzle that we were missing? Research has begun to reveal the unfortunate truth that the average individual is exposed to numerous toxic chemicals each day. Chemical and …
Tasty Autoimmune Recipes for a Lupus Diet Plan One of the most common complaints I hear from my lupus patients and autoimmune patients in general is: “What am I supposed to eat?” When I tell them what foods make lupus worse, they feel very restricted. The good news is that there are plenty of lupus …
