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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

Change of Weather Worsening Back Pain El Paso, TX.

There are those that can predict approaching storms, and weather change based on the way, their joints behave. Similarly, individuals… Read More

October 7, 2019

5 Foods To Eat During The Cold and Flu Season

The cold and flu season can cause havoc on a person's body. Here are some of the remedies to combat… Read More

October 7, 2019

The Way Aging Affects The Cervical Spine El Paso, TX.

Aging affects the entire body, which includes the spine, neck and shoulders, upper back, and arms. It does not mean… Read More

October 4, 2019

Functional Neurology: Chronic Excitotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases Part 3

When compared to other central nervous system (CNS) health issues, chronic neurodegenerative diseases can be far more complicated. Foremostly, because… Read More

October 4, 2019

Peripheral Neuropathy Recovery | El Paso, TX (2019)

Many patients with peripheral neuropathy often believe that their painful symptoms are irreversible or permanent. However, Dr. John Coppola and… Read More

October 3, 2019

Functional Neurology: Chronic Excitotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases Part 2

When compared to other central nervous system (CNS) health issues, chronic neurodegenerative diseases can be far more complicated. Foremostly, because… Read More

October 3, 2019

Muscle Spasms Cause Back Pain But Are Not Primary Cause El Paso, TX.

Back and low back pain can strike without warning. It can come from bending over or lifting something and then… Read More

October 2, 2019

Functional Neurology: Chronic Excitotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases

When compared to other central nervous system (CNS) health issues, chronic neurodegenerative diseases can be far more complicated. Foremostly, because… Read More

October 2, 2019

Talk To A Doctor: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction El Paso, TX.

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is known to cause low back pain, but diagnosing can be hard for some doctors. Especially those… Read More

October 1, 2019

Functional Neurology: Glutamate Dysregulation and Excitotoxicity

Excitotoxicity is characterized as an acute insult which causes nerve cell death due to the excessive activation of iGluRs. Acute… Read More

October 1, 2019

Activating the Nrf2 Cell Defense Through Food El Paso, Texas

Today, Dr. Alex Jimenez of El Paso, Texas discuss what the role is the Nrf2 cell. Read More

September 27, 2019

Functional Neurology: Other Molecules in Glutamate

Previous research studies suggest that L-aspartate, like L-glutamate, triggers excitatory activity on neurons. L-aspartate functions with L-glutamate in the synaptic… Read More

September 27, 2019

Glutamate Toxicity in Functional Neurology

The term excitotoxicity was first employed to demonstrate the capability of L-glutamate, in addition to structurally-associated amino acids, to destroy… Read More

September 27, 2019

How to Travel with Sciatic Low Back and Leg Pain El Paso, Texas

Sciatica doesn’t have to prevent you from being able to travel. Sometimes a journey can create a series of challenges… Read More

September 26, 2019

Functional Neurology: The Role of Glutamate in the Brain

L-glutamate is one of the main excitatory neurotransmitters in the human brain and it plays an essential role in practically… Read More

September 26, 2019

Spine Muscle Pain and Myofascial Syndrome El Paso, TX.

Myofascial syndrome, what is it? You're probably thinking I don't have that, but more than likely, you have. Myo means… Read More

September 25, 2019

Functional Neurology: Diet Drinks Associated with Stroke and Dementia

For people who love drinking diet sodas, recent research studies have found that diet drinks can increase the risk of… Read More

September 25, 2019

Cervical Radiculopathy/Radiating Neck Pain El Paso, TX.

Cervical radiculopathy happens when a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical spine) causes pain. Radicular pain can extend beyond the… Read More

September 24, 2019

The Importance of Micronutrition in Vitamins El Paso, Texas

Today Dr. Alex Jimenez, of El Paso, Texas, takes an in depth look of vitamins in micronutrition. Read More

September 24, 2019

NMDA Excitotoxicity in Functional Neurology

Excitotoxicity is a pathological mechanism seen in a variety of health issues where an excessive synaptic excitation causes neuronal death… Read More

September 24, 2019

Triggers and Acute Lower Back Pain El Paso, Texas

Sometimes low back pain comes out of nowhere, but that sudden twinge in the lower back does have a cause.… Read More

September 23, 2019