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Natural Ways to Fix a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier in Functional Neurology…
The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful…
Functional Neurology: What is the Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier?
Our brain is a complex organ protected by our 7mm thick skull, a protective membrane, known as the meninges, and…
Functional Neurology: Gluten Sensitivity and Brain Health
Do you feel like grain consumption makes it difficult to focus or concentrate? Or does grain consumption make you…
Functional Neurology: Nrf2 Activation for Neurological Diseases
Neurological diseases, including well-known neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD) and…
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…
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…
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…
What is Mitochondrial Disease?
Mitochondria are the "energy factory" of the human body. Several thousand mitochondria can be found in nearly every…
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…
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…
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The cardiovascular system allows oxygen-rich blood and other enzymes to travel throughout the body and allow the various muscle groups and vital organs to function and do their jobs. When…
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Leg Adjustments: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic
The legs are important for standing and motion. Various problems can affect any part, including the bones, tendons, joints, blood…
What Are The Benefits Of Potassium?
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As more and more people start to keep track of their health, many often…
Cold Fingers Causes: EP Wellness Functional Medicine Clinic
In cold weather, it's normal to experience cold hands and fingers. But if there is a coldness in only one finger while the rest of…
Dr. Alex Jimenez Presents: The Effects Of Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemicals
Introduction
Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how anti-inflammatory phytochemicals can…
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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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