Part of understanding the holistic approach to repairing chronic health disorders is researching and learning about the traditional ways to treat these chronic health disorders as well. Many patients who have type 2 diabetes often suffer from headaches, fatigue, and overall discomfort. Many patients who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are put on a medication known as metformin… Read More
Lectins found in plant-sources are a defense mechanism that can trigger a negative response in humans because they can attach to cell membranes, ultimately affecting your health and wellness. Research studies have found that some lectins can cause nerve damage, lead to cell death, and even promote inflammation while others can change blood viscosity, interrupt endocrine function, and even affect… Read More
Calcium is vital to bone health, and as long as you are getting enough supplements are not necessary. Calcium is a primary building block for strong, healthy bones, especially the bones of the spine. A diet rich in Ca can help prevent spinal problems/issues/conditions like spinal fractures and osteoporosis. The best and easiest way to get the proper amount of… Read More
Inflammation, intestinal permeability, and other harmful factors can cause the gut not to work properly. It can cause many problems that can hurt the body, and if it is not treated, it can turn into chronic illnesses. Read More
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a procedure that treats chronic neck conditions and is the most common spinal surgery performed in the U.S. 30 percent of Americans a year experience neck pain, chronic neck pain, and radiculopathy or pain that spreads out and radiates to other parts of the body, in this case down the arms. It’s a procedure that… Read More
Autoimmunity An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. There are over 80 different forms of autoimmune diseases. Some autoimmune diseases trigger one specific tissue while others target multiple. In the United States, there are around 53 million or 1 in 6 individuals suffering from some form of autoimmunity. The symptoms of autoimmunity… Read More
β-glucan can be found in mushrooms and a variety of other foods like seaweed and oats. This compound can help boost up the body's immune system and can dampen any harmful pathogens effects that the body has come in contact with. Read More
It is no secret that the gut has a significant impact on the rest of the body systems. The gut is responsible for more underlying conditions than originally thought and researchers are continuously linking it to more health conditions. Health conditions that have been proven to be linked to gut dysfunction are eczema, leaky gut, brain fog, headaches, inflammation, swelling,… Read More
Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez Lectins can be a common and hidden source of health problems and weight gain, even if you eat an otherwise healthy diet. Lectins have been linked to autoimmune reactions and inflammation, and many are toxic to your cells and nerves. Certain types of lectins may increase your blood viscosity, interfere with gene expression and disrupt… Read More
Functional medicine is so effective because it uses the concept of interbody connections. Organs are not alone and in a box, but rather functioning together on a biochemical and physiological level. Using this method of thinking allows practitioners to diagnose and see disease on a more dynamic level. Traditional medicine is not as heavily focused on the aspect of nutrition… Read More
A February 2020 study explored the relationship between low back pain and menopause. Hormones and vitamin D play a role. Vitamin D deficiency is related to increased lower back pain and degenerative disc disease in postmenopausal women. Decreasing estrogen levels can also drop levels of vitamin D, which can be downright painful if left unaddressed. Menopause: Hot flashes Mood swings… Read More
The Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez The brain is one of the most powerful and most nutrient-dependent, energy-dependent and toxin- and stress-vulnerable organ in the body. The gut and the brain are very tightly linked. In the gut-brain axis, damage to one is often damage to the other. A prime example of the connection… Read More
The link between hair, skin, and beauty dates back for a long time. This link is hardwired to assist them to identify a partner that would probably yield offspring. To this day, the press continues to promote the concept that we must have clear glowing skin and hair that is full in order to be desired. The inference is that… Read More
It is projected that one in seven adult Americans and 27 percent of women in the United States have low thyroid functions and signs of chronic thyroid disease, respectively. The reason for this figure is in part due to the function of the gland that is a sentinel. The thyroid's function is to help regulate metabolism and hormones, in addition… Read More
We've all had those days, weeks, or perhaps even weeks where make it through to the end of each day and we fought to get everything done. People who feel this way turn into stimulants such as caffeine, sugar, or even medication to help them feel less sluggish. Our bodies are complex engines constructed to convert oxygen, food, and minerals… Read More