The current urge to treat proinflammatory conditions such as the Covid-19 induced cytokine storm has positioned mitochondrial function in the central stage of scientific research. Indeed, impaired immune responses, elevated oxidative stress, and increased proinflammatory cytokines create a vicious cycle in which mitochondrial dysfunction prevails. Furthermore, this continuous state of inflammation leads to oxidative/inflammatory diseases like neurodegenerative disorders, cardiometabolic conditions,… Read More
Pregnancy can take a toll on a woman's body. New aches and pains start to present as the pregnancy progresses. Hormonal changes can affect the state of mind, making trying to relax or relieve stress extremely difficult to impossible, causing more frustration and tensed muscles. It’s absolutely safe and beneficial to get a professional therapeutic massage while pregnant. Most pregnant… Read More
As humans, we are constantly exposed to oxidative stress, mainly due to how we produce energy. For us, to live is to be in a constant oxidative process. But, what happens when we exceed our oxidative stress threshold or deal with a critical illness? Luckily, we have antioxidant mechanisms to counteract this deteriorating process, and we have food to provide… Read More
It is estimated that every adult will experience some form of back pain at least once in their lives. There’s a difference between mechanical and inflammatory back pain. With inflammatory back pain, movement tends to help it, while resting worsens the pain. For some individuals, relief from inflammatory back pain is something they could have to manage for some time.… Read More
Rain generally comes with a drop in barometric pressure. A low-pressure system you may have heard from the local weather forecast. Lower pressure outside can cause tissues inside the body to swell and irritate sensitive nerves. For those who have sciatic nerve pain, rainy, hot, humid weather can cause the nerve tissues to expand causing increased compression, inflammation, and pain.… Read More
The link between the nociceptive muscular pain and weakness with mitochondrial function is tied with its capacity to produce energy in the form of ATP or converting substrate to other metabolites. Nevertheless, the metabolic pathways to achieve the formation of ATP are enzyme-dependent, and in turn, the enzymatic potential of these molecules depends on micronutrients derived from our diet. Therefore,… Read More
Bowling is a fun physical activity that is enjoyable for all ages. Today, there are college bowlers, recreational bowlers, amateur, semiprofessional, professional leagues, and tournaments worldwide. Although it might not be the first sport that comes to mind when thinking of injuries and chronic pain conditions, it can place significant stress on the muscles and tendons of the upper and… Read More
The hands are a magnificent piece of work. Its intricate design and functional form follow the hand. However, any injury to the underlying structures of the hand can overlap with other injuries/conditions. Even the smallest hand injuries require a proper medical examination. The objective is a quick and accurate initial evaluation along with treatment. Early treatment is done quickly to… Read More
The textual definition of pain describes it as the physical suffering caused by an illness injury. Nevertheless, pain can also be inflicted or felt if a social or emotional burden enables this discomfort. Pain is physically felt by a mechanism called nociception which results from the activation of sensory neurons; this mechanism has a protective effect as it detects pain… Read More
Anyone from young children, adults, and the elderly can get a spinal infection. Individuals can have an infection: In vertebral bone tissue An intervertebral disc The spinal canal - space where the spinal cord runs through The spinal cord’s protective lining These types of infections can happen anywhere along the spine, from the atlas at the base of the neck… Read More
The latissimus dorsi or lats are the large flat muscles on each side covering the width of the middle and lower back. They connect the bone of the upper arm to the spine and the hip. When pain presents in these muscles, it is typically caused by: Repetitive overuse in a job or doing a task/chore that requires constant Bending… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QELBPEVLYgk In this Functional Medicine podcast Dr. Alex Jimenez invites Master Hypnotist Eric Richmond CRNA, BCH, CI, RM and Connie Pemberton - retired RN to talk to us and take us a little deeper into what Hypnosis is and the benefits it can bring into our lives. Enjoy our newest podcast and stay tuned for more content during the week.… Read More
Muscle cramp and muscle spasm: Three types of muscles make up the body. Cardiac muscle makes up the heart. Smooth muscle cells line the blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, and organs. Skeletal muscles attach to the bones and are used for voluntary movements. A muscle spasm happens when skeletal muscle contracts and does not go back to its relaxed state. Spasms… Read More