Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurodegenerative Diseases Part 1
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death in people. About 1.6 million…
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Microglial Priming in Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common types of dementia among older adults. Research studies have…
Microglial Priming in the Central Nervous System
Microglial cells make up about 10 to 15 percent of all the glial cells in the human body, which can be found in the…
Brain Health Benefits of Low-Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is the use of low-power lasers or light-emitting…
Red Light Therapy for Neurological Diseases
About 6 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and about 50 million people worldwide…
Light Therapy for Brain Disorders
The human brain is made up of approximately billions of small cells which utilize electrical impulses and chemical…
Transcranial Lasers for Cognitive Brain Function
According to research studies, transcranial infrared laser stimulation, as well as other types of transcranial…
Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infections Part 2
Central nervous system, or CNS, infections can be life-threatening if they are not diagnosed and treated early.…
Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infections Part 1
The central nervous system, or CNS, plays a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of infection. The CNS is regulated…
Protein Folding and Neurological Disease
We often think of proteins are nutrients found in the food we eat and the main component of muscles, however,…
What is Mitochondrial Disease?
Mitochondria are the "energy factory" of the human body. Several thousand mitochondria can be found in nearly every…
What is Cerebrovascular Disease?
Cerebrovascular disease is characterized as a group of diseases, conditions, and disorders which ultimately affects…
What is Cerebral Perfusion Pressure?
Cerebral perfusion pressure, or CPP, is the net pressure gradient which carries oxygen to brain tissue. It is…
What is the Role of Glial Cells?
You have probably heard about the "gray matter" of the brain which is made up of cells known as neurons, however, a…
Apoptosis in Neurological Diseases
Neural cell death can occur both during the development and throughout the pathophysiology of the nervous system.…
What are Brain Disorders?
The human brain is the human body's control center. It is a fundamental structure in the nervous system, which also…
Understanding the Structure and Function of a Neuron
In humans, the nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central…
What is Functional Neurology?
Functional neurology primarily focuses on the fundamentals of neuron health and it is mainly based on…
Difference Between AMPA and NMDA Receptors
Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, or CNS, of mammals and it…
5 Ways to Improve Brain Health
Until only several decades ago, neuroscientists believed that the brain stopped creating new neural connections,…
Understanding the Life and Death of a Neuron
For many years, most neuroscientists believed we were born with all the neurons we were ever going to carry in our…
The Annual Cost of Neurological Disease in the US
Neurological diseases are characterized as health issues associated with the brain, the spine, and the nerves which…
Failure-to-Yield Left Turn Accidents: Is It a Sideswipe or a T-Bone Crash?
A crash caused by a dangerous left turn is usually not described as a simple "sideswipe" if the turning vehicle sticks out into oncoming traffic and gets hit in the side. In…
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Integrative Thyroid Care: Practical Protocols Explained
Integrative Thyroid Care: Restoring T3 Physiology, Rethinking TSH, and Aligning Treatment With Human Biology
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As a…
Hormone Optimization for Women’s and Men’s Health Benefits
Integrative Hormone Health, Receptors, and Real-World Care: How I Combine Bioidentical Therapy, Functional Strategies, and…
Prove Your Injuries Were Caused by a MVA Effectively
How to Prove Your Injuries Were Caused by a Motor Vehicle Accident
After a motor vehicle accident, one of the most important steps…
Chronic Disease Solutions with Androgen Hormone Optimization
Discover the connection between androgen hormone optimization for chronic diseases and enhancing your well-being through lifestyle…
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Iliopsoas Muscle Injury: EP Wellness Doctor Rx
The iliopsoas muscle is a primary hip flexor that assists in the femur's external rotation and maintains the hip joint's strength and integrity. It also helps to stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis. Athletes often overuse these muscles…
Over Rotated Vertebrae: EP Wellness Functional Clinic
It is a common scenario, whether sitting or standing, when we need to bend down or forward, and suddenly there is a sharp sting on one side of the low back. The sensation can cause the knees to buckle. So we stand up slowly to assess the…
Trail Mix Health: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic
Trail mix is a favorite snack for many individuals. A typical mix combines granola, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, cereals, and pretzels. The mix was originally developed as a portable snack/meal for hikers that was lightweight, could be stored…
Spinal Lymphatic Detox: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine
Chiropractic care has a powerful therapeutic effect on the body's systems. This includes the nervous, muscular, skeletal, and lymphatic. The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system. It circulates lymph, a fluid comprised of white…
Dr. Alex Jimenez Presents: Therapeutic Uses Of Anti-Inflammatory Botanicals
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Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how anti-inflammatory botanicals and phytochemicals can reduce inflammatory cytokines that can cause pain-like issues in the body. We dive into how different…
Table Tennis Health Benefits: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine
Table tennis is a sport that individuals of all ages and abilities can play. The small scale and reduced movement make it more accessible. It has become more physical, with professional players making fitness an important part of their…
Different Stretches To Improve Hip Mobility
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The hips in the lower portions of the body allow the legs to move the host from one location to another and provide stability to support the upper body's weight. The hips will enable the torso to twist and turn without feeling…
Whiplash Nerve Injury: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic
Neck injuries and whiplash symptoms can be minor and go away within a few days. However, whiplash symptoms can manifest days later and become varied and chronic, ranging from severe pain to cognitive problems. These are collectively called…
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The various muscles and ligaments that encompass the back help protect the spine's thoracic region. The spine has three sections: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar, which assist the body with bending, turning, and twisting. For…
Neck Aches Caused by Tight Thoracic Mid-Back Muscles
Neck aches, soreness, and pain symptoms are not always neck-related. Tight thoracic or mid-back muscles can pull on the neck muscles causing various symptoms. Upper back tightness occurs anywhere from the neck's base to the bottom of the…
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