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Dr. Alexander Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP

Functional Endocrinology: Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults

Does your body feels shaky jittery or have tremors? If you are experiencing any of these situations, you may be… Read More

October 17, 2019

Tailbone Pain or Coccydynia El Paso, Texas

Tailbone pain begins in the coccyx,  which is located at the bottom of the spine's sacrum. Coccydynia (kŏk′sĭ-dĭn′ē-ə)  is the… Read More

October 16, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Normalizing the Gut

The human microbiome contains a vast array of microbes and genes that shows a higher complexity. In the presence of… Read More

October 16, 2019

Functional Neurology: Brain Inflammation and Depression

According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Moreover, approximately 30 percent… Read More

October 16, 2019

Stinger Cervical Sports Injury El Paso, Texas

A look at what a stinger or burner injury is and what they can do to the neck and shoulders.… Read More

October 15, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Endocrine Disruptors

There are many factors that can be expose to the body. They are EDCs (endocrine-disrupting chemicals) and they can cause… Read More

October 15, 2019

The Wrong Way To Treat Plantar Fasciitis El Paso, TX.

Plantar Fasciitis means that there is inflammation of the tissue in the foot/feet and around 2 million Americans have it.… Read More

October 14, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Hepatic Biotransformation & Hormone Balance

Detoxification is a type of alternative medicine treatment that helps the body get rid of unspecified "toxins. These toxins are… Read More

October 14, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Prostaglandin Balance

Prostaglandins are chemicals in the body that are produce when the body itself is injured. When a person eats high… Read More

October 11, 2019

LLT Laser Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy | El Paso, TX (2019)

Dr. John Coppola and Dr. Valerie Monteiro know the symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy. Since many health professionals clarify peripheral… Read More

October 11, 2019

Functional Neurology: What Causes Inflammation and Brain Fog?

Of all of the wide array of health issues that healthcare professionals talk to their patients about, there is one… Read More

October 11, 2019

Signs and Symptoms of Brain Inflammation in Functional Neurology

Inflammation is the human body's natural response to injury, infection, or illness. However, too much inflammation can affect your overall… Read More

October 11, 2019

Understanding Integrative Hormone Testing

 Trouble concentrating, mood swings, headaches, and fatigue could be a common occurrence in one's day to day life.  These symptoms… Read More

October 11, 2019

Whiplash Trauma and Chiropractic Treatment El Paso, TX.

After a car accident, you may notice neck pain. It could be a slight soreness that you think is nothing… Read More

October 10, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Essential Fatty Acids in Hormones

Essential fatty acids produce omega-3 and omega-6 to be consumed through food. Afterwards, they are synthesized to be prostaglandins and… Read More

October 10, 2019

Inflammatory Reactions in Functional Neurology

Inflammatory reactions in the central nervous system (CNS) are currently known to be associated with many neurological disorders. In neurodegenerative… Read More

October 10, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Understanding Hormones From the Pituitary to the Receptor Sites

The body secretes and circulates 50 different hormones to different organs in the body. They secreted through the endocrine glands… Read More

October 9, 2019

Exercises for Sciatica from Herniated Disc El Paso, TX.

The discs that cushion the vertebrae are made up of a tough outer layer and a softer inner layer. When… Read More

October 9, 2019

Functional Neurology: Monosodium Glutamate and Brain Health

There is plenty of controversies associated with MSG. Researchers believe that the excess consumption of monosodium glutamate can cause asthma,… Read More

October 9, 2019

Sciatica in Cold Weather Can Worsen Symptoms El Paso, TX.

When the weather begins to change and that cold feeling starts to creep into the bones, especially down the back.… Read More

October 8, 2019

Introducing The Endocrine System in a Functional Way

The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs surrounding the body. If there is a disruption, it can… Read More

October 8, 2019

Functional Neurology: MSG and Neurological Diseases

MSG is a food additive which is found in the majority of the industrial foods. It boosts the taste of… Read More

October 8, 2019