Bertolotti syndrome is something has not been heard of when it comes to lower back pain, but diagnostic work has uncovered a common congenital condition. Back pain is experienced at some point by all of us. Around two-thirds of the population will develop low back pain in their life, and more than half will develop chronic low back pain or… Read More
The phrases Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease are often used interchangeably. However, research has shown that they should not be used as synonyms. In fact, they are significantly different. Individuals with gluten sensitivity often experience nerve damage, headaches, joint pain, inflammation, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Before understanding the differences between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, gluten must be defined. A… Read More
SIBO is the overgrowth of commensal organisms in the small intestine. SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Recently, researchers are making the connection between SIBO and IBS, stating that as much as 85% of IBS cases are due to SIBO. SIBO is known to cause gastrointestinal inflammation, bloating, gas, headaches, and overall discomfort. The overgrowth of bacteria leads to… Read More
Tendonitis can be a painful condition that occurs when tendon/s that connect bone/s to muscle/s become damaged/injured. This can be from overuse of the particular tendon/s or using them in an improper fashion. Whatever the case, the result is inflammation, pain, and swelling. With injury/s where the tendon is stressed/strained to the point of injury, the soft tissue around the… Read More
Throughout the past 10 years, the evidence is coming to light showing that there is a link and relation to certain bacterias and aspects of mental health. In this particular case, Clostridia has been studied in detail. Clostridia is a bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract (GI Tract). Researchers are now making the connection between the intestinal flora and the… Read More
The gastrointestinal tract is roughly the size of a tennis court when all stretched out. The gastrointestinal tract is one of the most important systems in the body. Throughout life, the human gastrointestinal tract is responsible for housing, breaking down, and passing 60 tons of food. It is no surprise that with a heavy load such as this, the gastrointestinal… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwZq8a9_PpM PODCAST: Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor in El Paso, TX, and Victoria Hahn discuss the fasting-mimicking diet and the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet program developed by Dr. Valter D. Longo. The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet is a high-fat, low-calorie intermittent fasting diet that may promote fat loss and reduce blood sugar, inflammation, and cholesterol, similar to other fasting methods. Valter… Read More
Organic Acids are a chemical compound excreted in the urine. Many organic acids result from the metabolic pathways our bodies use to transform food into energy. If the body has organic acids that are not functioning properly (too high or too low) this results in uncomfortable symptoms like headaches, joint pain, and often malabsorption. Similar to other functions in… Read More
Nerves originate from the spine and are divided/separated into sensory and motor nerves. Burning, numbness, tingling, and pain can be felt in the back. Read More
Leaky gut is becoming more prevalent as practitioners are understanding the severity of this health condition. Leaky gut has more research revolving around it as well as the multiple health conditions it is linked to. In years past, headaches and joint pain would not be associated with a microscopic occurrence. However, we are finding that leaky gut syndrome affects many… Read More
We have been led to believe that pathogens have been eradicated in humans. However, that is not the case. There are many pathogens that are highly prevalent in society today. These pathogens can relay symptoms such as headaches, malnutrition, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, and diarrhea.  What are Pathogens? Pathogens are bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms that can cause disease. The… Read More
Grains, legumes, and beans, such as kidney beans, lima beans, black beans, soybeans, and lentils, have high amounts of lectins. Other foods with high amounts of lectins include wheat and seeds of the grass family, such as barley, buckwheat, corn, millet, oats, and rye, legumes, including peanuts, and soy, nightshade vegetables, such as peppers, eggplant, and potatoes as well as… Read More
Research has found that vertebrogenic chronic low back pain could be caused by a lumbar vertebral endplate change that involves the basivertebral nerve and is not disc-related. The underlying cause of chronic low back pain can be very difficult to diagnose. The intervertebral discs are a common suspect, but when disc-related treatments don’t ease the pain, the root problem could… Read More
Diagnostic laboratory testing has changed the way practitioners practice medicine and decide upon treatments. Integrative medicine uses diagnostic laboratory testing to reveal the underlying cause of an individual’s symptoms. However, laboratory testing is far more resourceful than ever before. We now have the ability to see if a patient is at an increased risk for autoimmune disease and take steps… Read More
The human body is more complex than scientists understand. Constantly, there is new research being conducted and published that dives deeper into the bodies of multiple systems, uncovering new information that is thought-provoking. As of late, a lot of research is being conducted revolving around the human gut/gastrointestinal system. Originally thought, the gut was made to store food and digest… Read More