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
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
Menopause and perimenopause are natural stages of a woman’s life. During this time the production of the hormone estrogen declines and a woman’s reproductive years come to an end. Perimenopause is the phase that precedes menopause and can start 8-10 years beforehand.
As women navigate this new change, the vast majority will not need to seek medical advice. But sometimes the experience of menopause can leave others with severe or debilitating symptoms. In particular, symptoms can start to disrupt day-to-day activities, change or affect routines and have a negative impact on life.
Symptoms of menopause
Menopause is associated with a number of symptoms that include:
Women may experience one or more of these symptoms over a period of time. Some symptoms can be managed at home but for those that start to interfere with general wellbeing, it might be time to seek specialist advice.
Management of menopause symptoms
Menopause is a natural process. Therefore, treatment for menopause itself is not needed. However, the symptoms of menopause can be managed.
At Kaplan Center we approach menopause from a holistic viewpoint. We help our patients manage menopause by taking a whole-of-body approach. Menopause is not just about the direct symptoms. It can impact your physical, emotional and mental health. Furthermore, factors like stress levels, current health status and self-esteem all play a role in how we internalize symptoms. Our management options focus on all aspects of health and not just medications.
Management options we discuss with our patients
We take a tailored approach to the management of menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Our goal is to recommend options that suit your lifestyle, your medical history and your personal preference. After discussion with our patients, management plans may include one or more of the following options:
Herbal remedies – some women find success with herbal remedies, but as with all things, it is best to discuss the use of herbal remedies with your doctor first.
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Functional Medicine Approach
/in Digestive Issues/by Lisa Lilienfield, MDIrritable 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
A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Migraines
/in Conditions, Migraine/by Lisa Lilienfield, MDCauses 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
Managing Menopause
/in Hormone Health, Menopause/by Kaplan CenterMenopause and perimenopause are natural stages of a woman’s life. During this time the production of the hormone estrogen declines and a woman’s reproductive years come to an end. Perimenopause is the phase that precedes menopause and can start 8-10 years beforehand.
As women navigate this new change, the vast majority will not need to seek medical advice. But sometimes the experience of menopause can leave others with severe or debilitating symptoms. In particular, symptoms can start to disrupt day-to-day activities, change or affect routines and have a negative impact on life.
Symptoms of menopause
Menopause is associated with a number of symptoms that include:
Women may experience one or more of these symptoms over a period of time. Some symptoms can be managed at home but for those that start to interfere with general wellbeing, it might be time to seek specialist advice.
Management of menopause symptoms
Menopause is a natural process. Therefore, treatment for menopause itself is not needed. However, the symptoms of menopause can be managed.
At Kaplan Center we approach menopause from a holistic viewpoint. We help our patients manage menopause by taking a whole-of-body approach. Menopause is not just about the direct symptoms. It can impact your physical, emotional and mental health. Furthermore, factors like stress levels, current health status and self-esteem all play a role in how we internalize symptoms. Our management options focus on all aspects of health and not just medications.
Management options we discuss with our patients
We take a tailored approach to the management of menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Our goal is to recommend options that suit your lifestyle, your medical history and your personal preference. After discussion with our patients, management plans may include one or more of the following options:
These management options deal with a mixture of good nutrition, sleep strategies, medical wellness, emotional and mental well-being.
Managing menopause symptoms may involve some trial and error but we pride ourselves on providing advice and guidance throughout this journey.