Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine

09/01/2026

Did you know your vagus nerve is responsible for controlling involuntary functions in your body, like heart rate, digestion and breathing? 🧘🏽‍♀️

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve and the main pathway of your parasympathetic nervous system. When it is dysregulated, it can affect multiple systems in your body, making rest or sleep difficult, cause pain, and other symptoms. 🧠

The good news is there are both natural ways and supportive tools to help regulate your vagus nerve, often only taking minutes a day. 😊

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Link in bio. 🔗🎥

08/25/2026

Why are many doctors still unfamiliar with therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)? 🤔

Also known as plasmapheresis, TPE has been used in medicine for decades and is an established treatment for a number of serious conditions. Yet many clinicians still associate it primarily with rare, severe cases and hospital-based care. 🏥

As research continues, TPE has shown to be a potential supportive or adjunctive therapy in a range of conditions, including autoimmune disorders, Long COVID, chronic Lyme disease, Alzheimer’s disease, PANS/PANDAS, and others. 🩸

Dr. Gary Kaplan shares a personal story about his experience with asking another clinician about TPE.

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08/24/2026

Can Alzheimer’s be reversed? The science is evolving, and more nuanced than a headline.

While we don’t yet have a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, research shows that lifestyle factors can play a powerful role in reducing risk and supporting brain health.

Studies suggest that up to 45–50% of dementia cases may be linked to modifiable risk factors, meaning prevention and symptom improvement are possible for many people.

Addressing factors like sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress, metabolic health, and inflammation may help improve symptoms for some individuals and could prevent or delay up to half of dementia cases.

In this video, Dr. Gary Kaplan reacts to recent comments about Alzheimer’s and explains why a personalized, evidence-based approach matters. 🧠

08/20/2026

It is still hot out, and still tick season, be sure to do routine tick checks when returning from the outdoors, using bug spray, and keeping your pets safe! 🔍

Most people recover from Lyme disease, 10-30% develop long-term symptoms of chronic Lyme, such as extreme fatigue, pain, and cognitive issues. When seeking treatment for this, make sure you find a healthcare professional that is not only treating all of the bugs, but also your immune system, since it becomes dysregulated. 💚

08/19/2026

People with invisible illnesses have to fight two battles simultaneously: their illness and invisibility.

When you have an illness no one can see, they often don’t believe you—even your own doctor. Empathy is critical for healing, both emotionally and physiologically. ❤️‍🩹

If you are suffering from an invisible illness like chronic fatigue, chronic pain or Lyme, don’t lose hope. Find a doctor that specializes in complex illness care and that actually listens to you. 💚

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08/18/2026

Do you feel chronically stressed? Not sleeping well? Not feeling energized? Feeling chronic pain or tension?

One way to try to achieve balance within your body is to regulate your vagus nerve. Your vagus nerve is one of the major communication highways between the brain and the body, responsilbe for communicating with the heart, lungs, digestive tract and many other organs. 🧠

A tremendous amount of information travels from the body back up to the brain through the vagus nerve.Your brain is constantly receiving information about what is happening inside your body — your heart rate, your breathing, what's happening in your digestive system and the overall state of your internal environment.

When the vagus nerve isn’t functioning properly, it can affect nervous-system regulation and a number of processes throughout the body, including sleep, digestion, heart rate, and how we process pain.

This is one reason the vagus nerve has become so interesting in the study of chronic illness, stress, inflammation and autonomic dysfunction.

▶️ Watch our latest YouTube video to learn more about the vagus nerve and how you can help regulate yours with natural techniques, along with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices.

🔁 Share with friends and family, and make sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can catch all of our videos!

How to Calm Your Nervous System: Vagal Nerve Stimulation | Dr. Gary...

08/12/2026

⚡️What is stress? When does it become bad, and how does it affect our bodies? Dr. Gary Kaplan shares a deep dive on all things stress with the Bob and Brad podcast. 🎙️ 🎥

Watch or listen to it to learn how to tackle your own stress for a healthier you! ☺️

08/10/2026

Did you know social connection is just as important as a healthy lifestyle for longevity? Science shows that human engagement can reduce stress hormones, reduce inflammation, and help your brain health. 🧠 Too much isolation can be just as bad as smoking! 🚬

so spend time with friends and loved ones often for a happier and healthier life ❤️☺️

08/06/2026

Dr. Gary Kaplan shares how to stay prepared for flu and cold season with Fox 5 DC.

Dr. Gary Kaplan, Founder and President of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, joins the show to talk about the upcoming flu and cold season.

08/05/2026

You don’t have just one age—you have several! Your heart, your brain, your immune system and all of your organs have an age, they don’t move in lock step.