The association between heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis with a metabolic marker TMAO is key to preventing and reversing these chronic conditions. TMAO contributes to CVD development by inducing platelet aggregation, foam cell formation and promoting inflammatory responses by activating the NLRP3 inflammasome. Therefore, the close monitoring of this marker and posterior dietary approaches to reduce TMAO are needed… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0gXUhq0hns Today Dr. Alex Jimenez, Clinical Nutritionist Ana Paola Rodriguez Arciniega, and Senior Health Coach Kenna Lee Vaughn discuss the function of Chronobiotic molecule, Melatonin. Discussion: Melatonin is the primary hormone synthesized in the pineal gland. It is considered synchronize our biological clock as a master clock that distributed temporal cues. Nevertheless, melatonin is involved in the protection of our… Read More
Age is the primary contributor to many spinal conditions. This is because of the strain that comes after decades of wear and tear. The most damaging age-related spinal condition is spondylosis/arthritis of the vertebrae. This can lead to everything from herniated discs to vertebral fractures. Spondylosis increases the risk for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. This condition involves spinal cord compression, placing… Read More
All disease starts in the gut, but how? Intestinal permeability is a great contributor to metabolic and chronic conditions, as it allows bacterial translocation. Furthermore, this triggers local and systemic inflammation. However, these two factors, combined with the presence of gut-derived metabolites, like trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), have recently been associated with heart failure. Nevertheless, discovering this new contributor of disease… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhk_8E6GJPk As part of our personalized medicine approach in our offices, we take our remote patient monitoring and virtual health software beyond the technology to provide a complete support service. Today we present the use of our advanced Living Matrix platform designed by clinicians in collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine, a global leader in Functional Medicine education, to… Read More
The shoulder joint consists of different muscles that are for moving, protection, and provide a wide range of motion. When one or more of these muscles is pulled or strained it can affect the smallest movements. A pulled shoulder muscle can make simple activities difficult, painful, and impossible. Minor shoulder injuries can heal on their own with home remedies. A… Read More
One area to consider is driving. When it comes to carpal tunnel syndrome pain most individuals think about keyboard typing, as the source of arm, wrist, and hand pain. This is true, but carpal tunnel can develop from: Any repetitive motion Gripping Bending at the wrist Vibrations going through the wrist Long-distance truckers, those who drive for business or regular… Read More
A fibromyalgia diagnosis involves the process of eliminating other disorders and conditions with similar symptoms. It can be difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia. There is no common exam or test that a doctor can use to definitively diagnose fibromyalgia. The elimination process is utilized because of several other conditions with similar symptoms. These include: Rheumatoid arthritis Chronic fatigue syndrome Lupus … Read More
Fibromyalgia or FM is a condition that increases an individual's sensitivity to pain. It causes extensive body pain among other issues including: Anxiety Depression Fatigue Numbness Poor sleep Bladder issues Bowel problems Fibromyalgia includes multiple tender points at specific areas of the body and widespread musculoskeletal pain. Research suggests that the nervous system is the key factor in the pathology… Read More
It was first isolated from the Bovine Pineal gland in 1958. Nevertheless, in humans, it is the main hormone secreted by the pineal gland. Melatonin was considered a sleeping aid, and it was widely used to reduce jet-lag. Nevertheless, the chronobiological hormone has proven to have multiple health benefits, like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. Extra pineal sources like: -Retina.… Read More
Car accidents even minor ones can cause musculoskeletal problems, especially in the neck and shoulder area. When whiplash symptoms do not present immediately, this is known as delayed whiplash. Depending on the severity, it can be dangerous. Delayed symptoms can show up anywhere from twenty-four hours to months after the accident. This is because the body is masking the symptoms… Read More
The body's muscles function to produce force and motion. The trapezius muscle is one of the largest, which makes it highly susceptible to injury/s and spasms. A trapezius muscle spasm is when the muscle starts to contract. This muscle group is based around the neck and shoulders and is used to move the scapula shoulder bone. Causes of… Read More