Fibromyalgia explained

Fibromyalgia: What It is, Why It Happens & Why The Pain Is Real

June 16, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Dr. Gary Kaplan on hydration, Fairfax County Times

Ways to stay hydrated this summer as the temperatures heat up

June 8, 2026/by Gary Kaplan, DO
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Can Tirzepatide Slow Aging? Dr. Kaplan Examines the Evidence for Consumer Health Digest

June 8, 2026/by Kaplan Center

New Research Reveals Long COVID Is Being Significantly Underreported

June 4, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Dr. Gary Kaplan discusses Lyme Disease risk with InsideNOVA.com

Dr. Kaplan Explains Why Lyme Disease Is a Backyard Problem

June 4, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Dr. Gary Kaplan on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue): What It Is, Why It Happens, and Why Recovery Is So Complex

May 22, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Tick-borne Illness & Lyme Disease

Tick-Borne Illness & Lyme Disease: What It Is, Why It’s Missed, and How to Protect Yourself Early

May 13, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Can Adults Develop Allergies in Adulthood

Developing Food Allergies in Adulthood

May 12, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
ALLERGY VS INTOLERANCE

Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities (Intolerance): Aren’t They the Same?

May 8, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
Welcome Jared Sharp NP

A Letter to Patients from Jared Sharp, NP

May 8, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Dr. Gary Kaplan on FOX5DC discussing food cravings.

What Your Food Cravings Really Mean + How to Manage Them Naturally

April 29, 2026/by Kaplan Center

Protect Yourself From Ticks & Lyme – Dr. Gary Speaks to NoVA Magazine

April 17, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Dr. Gary on Fatigue

Dr. Gary Speaks to Super Age on Finding the Root Cause of Fatigue

April 17, 2026/by Kaplan Center
TPE Explained

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: What It Is, Who It’s For & Why It’s Moving Beyond the ICU

April 14, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Alzheimer's disease explained by Dr. Gary Kaplan

Alzheimer’s Disease Explained: Prevention, Diagnosis, and the Latest Treatment Options

April 3, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Spring clean your nutrition with these tips!

Spring Clean Your Nutrition

March 30, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
A Personal and Professional Perspective on Blood Sugar Balance

Defeat Diabetes Month: A Personal and Professional Perspective on Blood Sugar Balance

March 30, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
What we know about long COVID after six years By Dr. Gary Kaplan

What we know about long COVID after six years

March 27, 2026/by Gary Kaplan, DO
Foods that benefit your gut and brain

Foods That Support Your Gut and Brain

March 19, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
How Nutrition Shapes Cognition and Mood

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Nutrition Shapes Cognition and Mood

March 18, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
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Employee of the Quarter: Nan Kinder, RN

Nan Kinder, RN, has been recognized as Kaplan’s Employee of the Quarter!

Nan started working at the Kaplan Center in 1988 while she was finishing nursing school at Marymount University. She left the Center to take the position of Director of Nursing at a home care company where she acquired the advanced skills that she continues to utilize today. Nan came back in 1997 and has been here full-time since.

We cannot say enough about Nan. In addition to her exceptional nursing skills, Nan exemplifies all the qualities that make an outstanding nurse. She takes great care in providing an extraordinary experience for our patients as well as her co-workers. Nan states that she loves providing individualized care to each person, and our patients adore her.

While she finds what we do at the Center rewarding, she welcomes the opportunity to learn something new every day. When she’s not at the Center, Nan enjoys doing crafts, aviation adventures, and baking.

Congratulations, Nan, and thank you for all you do!

LISTEN NOW: Dr. Gary Kaplan on Me&My Health Up Podcast

Dr. Gary was a recent guest on Me&My Health Up podcast with Anthony Archer. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the immune system’s role in chronic conditions and how to maintain a robust immune system!

EPISODE 168: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Immune System: A Deep Dive into Chronic Conditions with Dr. Gary Kaplan

  • Are you curious about how your immune system plays a role in chronic conditions?
  • Ever wondered why some people recover quickly from illnesses while others struggle with prolonged symptoms?

In this episode, Dr. Gary Kaplan sheds light on how infections can trigger your immune system, often leaving it in a rogue state that contributes to chronic illnesses. He  also discusses the role of inflammation in the brain or neuroinflammation, a common factor in chronic pain and depression.

Praise for Dr. Kaplan’s book – Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover

“Gary Kaplan is not only a pioneer in his field, he’s a badass who is changing the face of medicine. This book holds everything I wish I knew twenty years ago about autoimmunity. It’s an incredible resource for anyone with chronic pain and illness. It will bring hope and health to so many people.”

– Dave Asprey, founder, Bulletproof 360

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LISTEN NOW: Dr. Gary Kaplan on The Lucas Rockwood Show

Dr. Gary was a recent guest on The Lucas Rockwood Show.

Episode 575: Is Your Immune System Broken? with Dr. Gary Kaplan

Do you get sick easily? Do you catch every cold and flu that comes through town? This could be due to a depleted immune system or even chronic immune deficiency. This is more common than most people realize, and for a number of lifestyle and environmental reasons, it’s a growing problem with a glaring lack of medical support or recognition. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a doctor who focuses on boosting the immune system and treating those with immune problems.

Listen & learn about:

  • How fecal transplants can help with extreme gut problems
  • Why cardio and strength exercise and sleep are the foundations for immune health
  • Genetic ApoE test
  • Genetics vs. epigenetic influence on our health

 

Praise for Dr. Kaplan’s book – Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover

“Gary Kaplan is not only a pioneer in his field, he’s a badass who is changing the face of medicine. This book holds everything I wish I knew twenty years ago about autoimmunity. It’s an incredible resource for anyone with chronic pain and illness. It will bring hope and health to so many people.”

– Dave Asprey, founder, Bulletproof 360