The Neural Zoomer Plus is a blood test that is designed to test 48 neurological antigens. When testing for these antigens, the results these markers find can help physicians determine if a patient is at risk for neurological conditions later on. Read More
Pain in the low back, hips, and other areas of the lower body, the source isn’t always easy to pinpoint. Pain may originate in the lumbar spine (low back) the hip or both. It’s important that a doctor identify the source of the problem, in order to create the correct treatment plan. Because the hips and lower spine are located… Read More
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death in people. About 1.6 million individuals suffer traumatic brain injuries in the United States every year. TBI can cause a process of injury which may ultimately cause a variety of neurodegenerative diseases and other health issues. Many of the neurodegenerative diseases following TBI include health… Read More
In the last article, we talked about what the polyphenols do in the microbiome and in the previous section, we discussed about the microbiome functions in our bodies. However, today we will be concluding the three-part series of the microbiome functions in our bodies as well as presenting on the top 5 environmental toxins that can disrupt the gut microbiome,… Read More
The human nervous system is made up of two parts: the central nervous system, which includes the brain and the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, which includes the connection nerves running from the brain and the spinal cord to the rest of the human body, including the hands and the feet. Many patients with neuropathy may experience a… Read More
As a doctor who practices functional medicine, Dr. Jimenez utilizes the Neural Zoomer Plus. This is a blood test that analyzes neurological autoantibodies which offer very specific antibody-to-antigen recognition Read More
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common types of dementia among older adults. Research studies have demonstrated that pathological changes in the human brain, whether directly or indirectly, can ultimately cause loss of synaptic function, mitochondrial damage, microglial cell activation, and neuronal cell death. However, the pathogenesis of AD is not yet fully understood and there is currently… Read More
In the last article, we talked about how the microbiomes in our body worked and functioned. As well as learning what each microbe does in our bodies but mostly in our gut. When we are learning more and more about the microbiome, we discover many exciting things that our bodies are capable of as well as being the workers in… Read More
Paget’s disease, aka osteitis deformans, is the second most common bone disorder in the United States right behind osteoporosis. Paget’s disease happens when bone cells don’t function properly and result in: Deformed Enlarged Fragile bones The bones of the spine (vertebrae) are susceptible to this condition. Paget’s Disease and The Spine Paget’s disease begins with a malfunction of two bone… Read More
To understand exactly how lipopolysaccharides and gram-negative bugs affect the immune system we must first investigate what lipopolysaccharides are and their role in gram-negative bacteria and the human body as a whole. LPS (Lipopolysaccharides) Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are large molecules consisting of a lipid (fatty acid) and a polysaccharide composed of the O-antigen, outer core, and the inner core all joined… Read More
The microbiomes in our bodies are fascinating. They help our various organs function correctly, helping out our immune systems battle terrible stuff. They can tell us what we are doing to our bodies when we consume food. However, the microbiomes in our gut tell us a different story as we are going to discuss what does microbiomes do as it… Read More
Before and after spine surgery the surgeon and medical staff prepare you for recovery. The recovery process can take a long time and be extremely challenging. Pain after spine surgery is normal, but how to tell if it’s beyond the typical pain during recovery? What indicates that the surgery failed? Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez has dealt with this issue throughout… Read More
Microglial cells make up about 10 to 15 percent of all the glial cells in the human body, which can be found in the central nervous system (CNS) and play a fundamental role in the human brain. Microglial cells are responsible for maintaining and regulating changes in the physiological and pathological condition of the CNS by changing their morphology, phenotype… Read More
In the last three articles, we introduced the wheat zoomer, went in-depth about the intestinal permeability, and the microbes in our gut. We also talked about the hidden problem with gluten as well. Today we will be discussing what to do after your patient comes in for a check-up after completing their gut healing process. For this to work, patients… Read More
What exercise/stretches help reduce sciatic nerve pain? Here are 4 exercise/stretches that your chiropractor/physical therapist may recommend to help you reduce sciatic nerve pain: Pelvic tilt Knee to chest Lower trunk rotations Arm and leg extensions Pelvic Tilt Its purpose is to strengthen the lower abdominal muscles and stretch the lower back. How to do it: Lie on back… Read More