Blog of Dr. Brent Caplan & Dr. Tiffany Caplan
Taking charge of your health begins with understanding. Check out the inspiring content from our doctors at Central Coast Center for Integrative Health on how you can restore your health for a better future…
Microbiome and Autoimmunity – the connection between the gut microbiota and the immune system
What Does the Microbiome Have to Do with Autoimmunity? Did you know that your gut “talks” to the rest of your body? Your gut is a crucial part of your health. Your gut microbiota, or your microbiome, is a complex collection of microorganisms that can benefit you...
How Grain-Free and Gluten-Free Diets Resolve Common Health Issues
Is Gluten Bad for You? How to Recognize Gluten Intolerance and Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms Gluten sensitivity and intolerance are common issues for our patients. In fact, gluten may be the culprit behind many of your health concerns, whether they’re digestive related...
All You Need to Know About Nightshade Sensitivity
Ever eat a meal with tomatoes, eggplants, or peppers and experience digestive issues or joint pain? A nightshade sensitivity could be to blame, causing inflammation in your body. A nightshade sensitivity isn’t a true food sensitivity. It is actually an intolerance;...
How to Passively Heal with Sleep: Balance Your Hormones and Boost Your Immune System
Sleep. What is it good for? A lot actually and good sleep can be hard to come by for some people. In fact, according to the CDC – one-third of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep each night. Furthermore, lack of good sleep is linked to several chronic diseases...
Adrenal Dysfunction, Stress, and the Immune System
Almost everyone has experienced stress at some point in their lives. During the holidays is a very common time, putting in extra hours at work, studying for an important test, or taking care of children or an elderly family member. But did you know there is “good”...
Blood Sugar and Health: More Than Diabetes
Your blood sugar is more complicated than you think and while being diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes is concerning – there is more to this condition and the root causes of it. Blood sugar, also known as glucose, comes from the food in your...