Functional Medicine

What is Folate Metabolism?

Folate, and its synthetic form folic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a fundamental role in a variety… Read More

June 9, 2020

Excess Sugar and Chronic Inflammation

Our diet can significantly affect inflammation in our bodies. Several foods can increase inflammation while other foods can reduce inflammation.… Read More

June 8, 2020

Nutrigenetics: Salt Sensitivity

Salt is in nearly every food consumed, but some may have a genetic variation causing them to have salt sensitivities.… Read More

June 5, 2020

MTHFR Gene Mutation and Health

The MTHFR or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is well-known due to a genetic mutation that may cause high homocysteine levels and… Read More

June 5, 2020

Good Calories vs Bad Calories Overview

Calories are defined as a measurement of the energy our body produces from the foods we eat. However, not all… Read More

June 4, 2020

The Connection Between Nutrition & the Epigenome

Nutrition is considered to be one of the most well-understood environmental factors associated with changes in the epigenome. Nutrients in… Read More

June 3, 2020

Natural Ways to Improve Insulin Resistance

Insulin is an essential hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. It is naturally produced in the pancreas and helps move… Read More

June 3, 2020

Depression: Integrative Approaches

Depression is a natural response of the body and brain when there are biochemical imbalances occurring. These imbalances can involve… Read More

June 2, 2020

Nutrigenomics and Traits Between Generations

Researchers are trying to understand how nutrigenomics can affect a person’s health. Studies have shown that epigenetics increases the risk… Read More

June 1, 2020

Epigenetics: Stress In Relation To Chronic Disease

The term allostatic load refers to any type of stress occurring in the body for long periods of time. Types… Read More

May 29, 2020

How Epigenetics Affects Personalized Nutrition

Healthcare professionals commonly give nutritional recommendations based on an entire population, only sometimes changing these according to age, sex, and… Read More

May 28, 2020

Functional Neurology: Inflammation, The Nervous System, and Oxidative Stress

We have found that approaching the body as a whole rather than treating it as compartments gives patients the most… Read More

May 27, 2020

Functional Testing: Organic Acid Testing & It’s Importance

As humans we need ATP to sustain life. ATP is the energy our bodies use to perform cellular functions. To… Read More

May 21, 2020

Neurotransmitters: What Are They & Why Are They Important?

What Is a Neurotransmitter? A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that regulates physical processes. Neurotransmitters are responsible for movement, pain,… Read More

May 21, 2020

Nutrigenomics: The Impact of Non-Genetic Inheritance

There is no doubt or lack of research stating that genes impact our health. We realize now that genes are… Read More

May 20, 2020

Genes: What Are They?

Everyone has their own set of genes. These genes determine certain characteristics and traits that set us apart from others.… Read More

May 19, 2020

Functional Wellness: Genetics & Methylation Dysfunction

Genetics play a large role in the onset of diseases and human physiology. One thing we know now more than… Read More

May 19, 2020

Stress: How Stress Leads to Burnout & Inflammation

There are many stressors that activate the nervous system. These stressors impact the methylation process, affecting our cells and genetic… Read More

May 18, 2020

Health & Immunity Series 1of 4 | El Paso, Tx (2020)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5VflhvY8nk PODCAST: Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor in El Paso, TX, and Dr. Marius Ruja, chiropractor in El Paso, TX, discuss… Read More

May 17, 2020

The Functional Fitness Fellas | What is it? & Who Are They?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtsD4VRk8_Q PODCAST: Ryan Welage and Alexander Jimenez, both medical students at the National University of Health Sciences, discuss the several… Read More

May 17, 2020

Diet & Autoimmunity: The Wahls Protocol

Dr. Terry Wahls is the creator and author of the Wahls Protocol. After a personal health battle, she discovered and… Read More

May 15, 2020

Cancer: Holistic Supplements and Lifestyle Changes Post Treatment

After the diagnosis and completion of cancer treatment, many individuals are highly motivated to stay healthy and approach their health… Read More

May 15, 2020