The Wellness Mama Podcast Hidden Stress Might Be Keeping You Sick + How to Fix it With Dr. Tiffany Caplan
Jun 25, 2025
Dr. Tiffany Caplan, co-founder of the Kaplan Health Institute and author of *The Lupus Solution*, dives into the often-overlooked realm of hidden stressors affecting health. She explains how stress can manifest even when we don’t feel it, touching on nutrient deficiencies and their impact on the immune system. Caplan shares the importance of balancing good and bad stress, emphasizing exercise as a beneficial stressor. She also highlights practical strategies for a stressor audit and the critical role of magnesium in overall health.
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Broad Definition of Stress
- Stress is a chemical reaction in the body, with cortisol as the main stress hormone.
- Stress includes physical and chemical forms, not just mental or emotional stress.
Balance, Not Elimination, of Stress
- Cortisol imbalance is anti-inflammatory and not all cortisol should be eliminated.
- The goal is balance, not removal, because stress and cortisol are natural and necessary.
Stress's Role in Autoimmune Disease
- Chronic stress keeps the nervous and immune systems in high alert, causing immune overreactions.
- Addressing modifiable stressors is key to improving immune system health, especially in autoimmunity.
