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Ferritin: More Than Iron—A Diagnostic Power Tool

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“Not All in Her Head”: Callie’s Story of Seizures, Strength, and Starting Over

June 19, 2025/by Nidhi Reva
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An Important Reminder From Nurse Nan: Save Your Tick

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“I Think I’m Losing My Mind”: When Treating Tick-Borne Illness Feels Worse Before It Gets Better

June 12, 2025/by Nidhi Reva
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A Patient’s Story: From Pushing Herself to Be Stronger—To Acceptance

June 12, 2025/by Nidhi Reva

Long COVID Webinar and Q&A

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Good Morning Washington Visits the Kaplan Center! Part 2

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Good Morning Washington Visits The Kaplan Center! Part 1

May 13, 2025/by Kaplan Center
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Which Respiratory Infection Do You Have?

December 10, 2024/by Kaplan Center
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Eating “Right” But Feeling Wrong? The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Diets and Blood Sugar

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Nutrition Tips for Thyroid Health

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November 21, 2024/by Gary Kaplan, DO
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Out of the Fog: Strategies to Prevent Brain Fog and Sharpen Cognitive Function

November 19, 2024/by Kaplan Center
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Employee of the Quarter: Marlene Ekwede

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Stop Eating These Foods And Clear Up Your Brain!

October 28, 2024/by Gary Kaplan, DO
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October 21, 2024/by Gary Kaplan, DO
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Preventing & Treating Osteoporosis with Yoga, Resistance Training, Diet, & Medications

October 14, 2024/by Lisa Lilienfield, MD
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8 Steps to a Healthier Gut

October 3, 2024/by Kaplan Center
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A Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmune Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis)

Autoimmune hypothyroidism is characterized by too little thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. It occurs when the body attacks and inflames its own thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s Disease (or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis) is the most common cause of autoimmune hypothyroidism.

Thyroid disorders are commonly associated with a person’s energy level but the symptoms vary from person to person and can also affect appearance and mood, often making it even more difficult to cope. The most common symptoms include:

Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the Functional Medicine approach to treating autoimmune thyroid disease vs conventional practices. She discusses its ATMs (antecedents, triggers, and mediators), testing, and treatment options that may include dietary changes, supplementation, adrenal function, and hormone replacement.

 

We are here for you, and we want to help.

Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2

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Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Functional Medicine Approach

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that can cause considerable discomfort for those who are affected. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. However, once diagnosed and under the proper treatment, people with IBS are able to reduce the frequency of their flare-ups for a better quality of life.

At The Kaplan Center, we have been successfully treating IBS for years using a Functional Medicine approach.

Functional Medicine physicians look for signs of imbalance and areas of health that can be optimized. If and when they are found, the next step is looking at factors that could be supporting or exacerbating the disease – like environment, diet, past infections, medications, and levels of stress for example. Once the underlying causes are identified and removed normal digestive function and health can be restored.

In this video, Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the Functional Medicine approach to treating IBS.

We are here for you, and we want to help.

Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2

 

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A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Migraines

Causes of migraine headaches vary for each individual. Finding a lasting solution goes beyond the prescription pad and requires a more in-depth evaluation of one’s overall health.

A Functional Medicine approach to treatment looks for triggers, predisposing factors, or imbalances that could be contributing to the frequency and severity of your migraines.  In this video, Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the treatment protocol for migraines at The Kaplan Center.

We are here for you, and we want to help.

Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2