Although high-dose methyl donor supplements can help patients with methylation deficits, some healthcare professionals may occasionally encounter patients with an intolerance to methylation donors. Patients with an intolerance to methyl donors can experience worsening symptoms as well as the appearance of neurological symptoms, regardless of their need for methylation support. Neurological symptoms may include, anxiety, depression, irritability, and brain fog,… Read More
Folate deficiency and poor folate metabolism are associated with a variety of health issues, such as neural tube defects. Fortunately, the mandatory folic acid programs started by many developed countries over the last two decades have tremendously affected the prevalence of these health issues. The health benefits of utilizing folic acid supplements simply cannot be ignored. Methylation deficits have also… Read More
Methyl donors, such as folate, vitamin B12, methionine, betaine or trimethylglycine, and choline, are fundamental for a variety of biochemical pathways which occur within a cell. Understanding how the human body utilizes methyl donors as well as what does methylation do in the human body can help people achieve overall health and wellness. Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, explains the essential… Read More
El Paso, Tx. Dr. Alex Jimenez answers the question patients, friends, and family have been asking, and that is how does epigenetic and personalized nutrition contribute to optimal health? Most of us know about unhealthy food how it affects our bodies. They Slow MetabolismAdd Weight Clog and harden arteries etc. But now there are foods and food elements that can… Read More
Does DNA methylation affect plasticity? Methylation plays a role in a variety of bodily functions, including plasticity. The regulation of DNA methylation is essential for cells to "read" epigenetic patterns. Methylation occurs randomly in regions known as the metastable epialleles. These epigenetic patterns are then passed down to offspring during fetal development, and they will continue to be preserved through… Read More
Introduction to Methylation Methylation, also known as one-carbon metabolism, is a biochemical process which triggers methylation activity. A methyl group, one of the most common structural units of organic compounds, is made up of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms (-CH3). A methyl group, added or removed from proteins or nucleic acids, can generally be created in two… Read More
El Paso, TX. Dr. Alexander Jimenez answers the questions what are epigenetics and dietetics? Dietetics is a field of science that studies how food and nutrition affect human health. Dietetics strongly emphasizes public health and education for all about the importance of healthy dietary choices. Dietitian nutritionists present nutrition combined with science to help individuals improve their health. Nutrition and… Read More
Can methylation donors help promote a balanced methylation support? Many doctors and functional medicine practitioners generally recommend higher doses of methyl donors, such as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or 5-MTHF, and methylcobalamin, in several patients. By way of instance, people with genetic polymorphisms and people with out-of-range methylation-related biomarkers, such as in hyperhomocysteinemia, may often develop health issues which may affect the function… Read More
What is systems medicine and how is it integrated into our overall health and wellness? Systems medicine is an interdisciplinary field of study which evaluates the systems of the human body as part of a whole, including biochemical, physiological, and environmental interactions. And, with the outlining of the human genome back in 2001, Systems Medicine became widely recognized. Humans are… Read More
Louie Martinez has found pain relief for a variety of health issues. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective alternative treatment option which focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of injuries and/or conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Louie Martinez describes how Dr. Alex Jimenez has restored his quality of life. Louie Martinez is… Read More
Individuals with diabetes have a 35 percent risk of developing neck pain and back pain, according to a recent research study. The researchers conducted eight research studies on separate occasions which revealed that individuals with diabetes have a higher chance of developing neck pain and back pain. According to the researchers, chronic pain is common in people with diabetes. Approximately… Read More
Although oral devices, such as splints and bite guards, are the most prevalent treatments for facial pain associated with temporomandibular disorders, or TMD, patients have found that these remedies are frequently less effective than self-care techniques, such as jaw exercises or warm compresses, according to a new research study published by researchers at the New York University (NYU) College of… Read More
A heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and nuts which is also low in meat, and full-fat dairy is related to improved middle-aged cognitive function, such as memory and thinking skills, according to a research study published in the journal "Neurology". The research study, directed by Claire McEvoy, Ph.D., of Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, analyzed which dietary… Read More
Recent science has unleashed the power of fasting to optimize body aging and dismantle chronic diseases, e.g., obesity, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. At Wellness Doctor Rx, Dr. Alex Jimenez's mission is to educate the public about the health benefits of fasting. The idea is to introduce it to them in a safe, effective way through the… Read More
Individuals getting a very low percentage of their daily calories from carbohydrates, such as fruits, grains, and starchy vegetables, are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, or AFib. This health issue is one of the most prevalent heart rhythm disorders, according to a new research study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session. The research… Read More