
Fibromyalgia: What It is, Why It Happens & Why The Pain Is Real
June 16, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Ways to stay hydrated this summer as the temperatures heat up
June 8, 2026/by Gary Kaplan, DO
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. Kaplan Explains Why Lyme Disease Is a Backyard Problem
June 4, 2026/by Kaplan Center
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: What It Is, Why It’s Missed, and How to Protect Yourself Early
May 13, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Developing Food Allergies in Adulthood
May 12, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities (Intolerance): Aren’t They the Same?
May 8, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
A Letter to Patients from Jared Sharp, NP
May 8, 2026/by Kaplan Center
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 Speaks to Super Age on Finding the Root Cause of Fatigue
April 17, 2026/by Kaplan Center
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: Prevention, Diagnosis, and the Latest Treatment Options
April 3, 2026/by Kaplan Center
Spring Clean Your Nutrition
March 30, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
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
March 27, 2026/by Gary Kaplan, DO
Foods That Support Your Gut and Brain
March 19, 2026/by Chardonée Donald, MS, CBHS, CHN, CNS, LDN
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Nutrition Shapes Cognition and Mood
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Employee of the Quarter: Nan Kinder, RN
/in News/by Kaplan CenterNan 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
/in Press, Wellness/by Kaplan CenterDr. 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
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
LISTEN NOW: Dr. Gary Kaplan on The Lucas Rockwood Show
/in Press, Wellness/by Gary Kaplan, DODr. 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.
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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