Beyond the Pain with Dr. Gary Kaplan: A Journey into Integrative Medicine
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08/26/23 • 78 min
Are you tired of enduring chronic pain, battling with unyielding fatigue, or wrestling with relentless depression? I know I was, but there is hope, my friends. I invite you to join me and our guest, the renowned Dr. Gary Kaplan, as we navigate the perplexing world of chronic illnesses. Dr. Kaplan brings his groundbreaking insights on chronic conditions and a unique neuroinflammatory approach to treatment that might just change the way we understand and manage these persistent foes.
We discuss the pitfalls of our medical system, including the unscrupulous dealings of pharmaceutical and insurance companies, and the lack of resources available to emergency doctors. These realities are frustrating, but we face them head-on, sharing personal experiences like Dr. Kaplan's journey with his father's medical challenges. The riveting conversation also unveils the psychological and environmental factors that play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating chronic illnesses.
We wrap up by delving into the latest advancements in immune dysfunction research and the role of cross-disciplinary collaboration in propelling this field forward. We explore promising treatments for long COVID, the importance of early testing, and the potential implications of different COVID variants. Brace yourselves as we reveal the secrets of supercharging your immune system and effective anti-aging methods. So, buckle up and join us on this enlightening journey that dares to challenge traditional perspectives on chronic illness, shining a light on the power of integrative medicine.
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Are you tired of enduring chronic pain, battling with unyielding fatigue, or wrestling with relentless depression? I know I was, but there is hope, my friends. I invite you to join me and our guest, the renowned Dr. Gary Kaplan, as we navigate the perplexing world of chronic illnesses. Dr. Kaplan brings his groundbreaking insights on chronic conditions and a unique neuroinflammatory approach to treatment that might just change the way we understand and manage these persistent foes.
We discuss the pitfalls of our medical system, including the unscrupulous dealings of pharmaceutical and insurance companies, and the lack of resources available to emergency doctors. These realities are frustrating, but we face them head-on, sharing personal experiences like Dr. Kaplan's journey with his father's medical challenges. The riveting conversation also unveils the psychological and environmental factors that play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating chronic illnesses.
We wrap up by delving into the latest advancements in immune dysfunction research and the role of cross-disciplinary collaboration in propelling this field forward. We explore promising treatments for long COVID, the importance of early testing, and the potential implications of different COVID variants. Brace yourselves as we reveal the secrets of supercharging your immune system and effective anti-aging methods. So, buckle up and join us on this enlightening journey that dares to challenge traditional perspectives on chronic illness, shining a light on the power of integrative medicine.
Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.
Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.
Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off
Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.
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Off-White Coat - Beyond the Pain with Dr. Gary Kaplan: A Journey into Integrative Medicine
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Hello everybody and welcome to the Off White Code podcast . I'm your host , jordan Amney , and today I'm joined by the founder and medical director at Kaplan Center for Integrated Medicine . He's a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University , the author of why Are you Still Sick , how Infections Can Break your Immune System and how you Can Recover , and he also specializes
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