Caplan Health Institute
Functional Medicine Practitioners
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 …
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 …
We are so excited to share our newest podcast with Ashley Harris, founder of LoveBug Probiotics. Dr. Tiffany and Baby Audrey are personal fans of LoveBug, and she had such a great time picking Ashley’s brain on all things probiotics and gut health. Interested in purchasing some LoveBug Probiotics? Click here! Take a look at …
Vitamin D is VITAL for a healthy immune system. The primary mechanism by which pneumonia occurs in viral infections is the ‘cytokine storm’. This mechanism is “interrupted” by healthy Vitamin D levels. With the global crisis quarantine still in effect, taking the extra steps, like supplements, in order to stay healthy is just good common …
A question we get asked a lot is “What is the best diet for autoimmune disease?” Paleo? AIP? Vegan? Keto? Truthfully, there is no simple answer. Both the question and the answer are very individual. A better place to start is with the subject of personalization. Personalization is key in determining the best diet for …
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 …
When it comes to Autoimmune Disease, understanding leaky gut – and nutrient deficiencies – is very important. One reason why there are so many different symptoms of autoimmune disease, is that once you have leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, damaged cells in your intestines don’t produce the enzymes needed for proper digestion, and …
So, what should you eat for optimum health? This can be a tough road to navigate when you’re living with an autoimmune disease. Trying an elimination diet may be the answer for you! Ironically, the best place to start is what you shouldn’t eat! An eating plan known as “the elimination diet” is a specific …
