How Chronic Inflammation is Silently Destroying Your Brain and Body with Dr. Gary Kaplan
December 4, 2023
In today's episode with Dr. Gary Kaplan, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. Autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses
2. The impact of chronic inflammation on the brain and body
3. The role of sleep in brain health
4. PANS, PANDAS, and POTS
5. How to find a doctor that listens to your symptoms
Dr. Gary Kaplan is the founder of Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain for over 25 years, and the author of "Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression" and "Why You Are Still Sick, How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover." Dr. Kaplan is also board-certified in Medical Acupuncture and has studied and practiced Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.
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In today's episode with Dr. Gary Kaplan, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
- Autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses
- The impact of chronic inflammation on the brain and body
- The role of sleep in brain health
- PANS, PANDAS, and POTS
- How to find a doctor that listens to your symptoms
Dr. Gary Kaplan is the founder of Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain for over 25 years, and the author of "Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression" and "Why You Are Still Sick, How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover."
Labs Mentioned
Guest Details:
- Dr. Gary Kaplan on LinkedIn
- Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine Website
- Georgetown University School of Medicine Website
- Total Recovery Book
- Why You Are Still Sick Book
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website
- Rupa Health on LinkedIn
- Rupa Health on Instagram
- Rupa Health on Tik Tok
- Rupa Health on YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide
- Rupa Health Magazine
- Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website
- Dr. Kate Kresge on LinkedIn
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Twitter
Timestamps
02:28 - Why are you still sick?
04:51 - Autoimmunity, infections, and chronic diseases
14:24 - Unveiling the inflammation mystery
24:15 - The Foundation for Total Recovery annual conference
25:43 - How brain inflammation shapes who we are
29:07 - Meditation, exercise, sleep, and brain health
34:08 - PANS, PANDAS, and POTS
36:49 - The Cunningham Panel
39:53 - Testing for tick-borne illnesses
44:56 - Holistic healing and the insurance dilemma
53:14 - Dr. Gary Kaplan’s key tip for well-being