by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 11, 2018 | Functional Medicine
Autoimmunity: One of the most common things is to leave the doctor’s office with a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease and no nutritional or lifestyle changing insight. Autoimmune diseases are related to inflammation. Keeping the inflammation down is the goal with...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 8, 2018 | Functional Medicine
The western diet is associated with inflammation, and inflammation is central to autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases. Keeping the inflammation down can help in lengthening time between attacks. What to eat and what not to eat are the common questions. In order to...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 7, 2018 | Functional Medicine
Food: Genes that determine illness are triggered by what we put into our bodies, literally what we eat. Our cells are literally created out of the foods we put into our bodies. Like most people do, we are likely eating nutrient-poor foods that create damaged...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 5, 2018 | Functional Medicine
Autoimmunity is the reaction of cells (lymphocytes) or antibodies of the immune system along with the body’s own tissues leading to certain pathology. Autoimmunity can produce various conditions, which depend upon the target of the attack. While intrinsic factors,...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 16, 2018 | Children, Fitness, Health, Heart Health, Mobility & Flexibility, Spinal Hygiene
5 benefits of walking in order to achieve better health is not new. Doctors and fitness experts have been touting its benefits for decades. When you walk, you engage more than 200 muscles – this includes your pelvis and spine. This makes it an exceptional complement...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 8, 2018 | Health, Mind Body and Spirit
Health Wellness: Chiropractic has been increasing in popularity over the last few years as the medical community is recognizing its value for treating many conditions as well as improving overall health wellness. There was a time when chiropractic was used to treat...
