From Challenges to Change: Dr. Kaplan on Healthcare’s Biggest Challenges

Dr. Gary Kaplan joined Elizabeth Clare Brewington and Elton R. Brewington, co-hosts of the Discover Brightside Video Podcast, for an insightful discussion exploring:

• The body’s “normal” inflammatory process — and why inflammation occurs
• The effects of chronic inflammation on the brain, longevity, and overall health
• Practical strategies to reduce inflammation and promote healing
• The challenges within today’s healthcare system
• Steps toward creating meaningful, patient-centered solutions nationwide
• The promising role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of medicine

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What I Know About Healing Chronic Pain From 37 Years Of Treating Patients

There are over 50 million adults in the United States living with some form of chronic pain. The impact of chronic pain on people’s lives is enormous; unfortunately, despite modern medical advances we’re still not that great at treating it.

We may be unsuccessful in treating chronic pain because the way we’ve thought about where it comes from is all wrong. Research demonstrates that chronic pain is frequently a symptom of inflammation in the brain. Finding a cure requires that we identify and treat all the things that are causing the brain to remain in an inflamed state.

Here are seven things you need to do to effectively to deal with your chronic pain. →