When you have a headache, joint pain, fatigue, allergies, or other occasional issues one of the first things we do is reach for an over the counter medicine to take away the discomfort we are feeling. When in all reality these are signs that our body is in distress. When any of these symptoms come on, instead of reaching for… Read More
By incorporating fiber into the body, the benefits can dampen the harmful effects and can bring back a person’s overall wellness and health altogether. Read More
Music therapy, combined with standard medical treatment has been found to reduce the perception of pain in individuals recovering from spinal surgeries, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthopedics. Spine surgery recovery can take a long time and take a tremendous toll on the individual and family. Research has found that music therapy can help reduce pain… Read More
GERD stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is a long-term condition where acid from the stomach comes up into the esophagus. Unfortunately, many people suffer from GERD. GERD can happen on a consistent basis or can appear from time to time. However, in a weight-loss study performed, almost 2/3 of the patients reported GERD relief. Excess weight can cause individuals… Read More
Part of understanding the holistic approach to repairing chronic health disorders is researching and learning about the traditional ways to treat these chronic health disorders as well. Many patients who have type 2 diabetes often suffer from headaches, fatigue, and overall discomfort. Many patients who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are put on a medication known as metformin… Read More
Calcium is vital to bone health, and as long as you are getting enough supplements are not necessary. Calcium is a primary building block for strong, healthy bones, especially the bones of the spine. A diet rich in Ca can help prevent spinal problems/issues/conditions like spinal fractures and osteoporosis. The best and easiest way to get the proper amount of… Read More
Inflammation, intestinal permeability, and other harmful factors can cause the gut not to work properly. It can cause many problems that can hurt the body, and if it is not treated, it can turn into chronic illnesses. Read More
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a procedure that treats chronic neck conditions and is the most common spinal surgery performed in the U.S. 30 percent of Americans a year experience neck pain, chronic neck pain and radiculopathy or pain that spreads out and radiates to other parts of the body, in this case down the arms. It’s a procedure that… Read More
Autoimmunity An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. There are over 80 different forms of autoimmune diseases. Some autoimmune diseases trigger one specific tissue while others target multiple. In the United States, there are around 53 million or 1 in 6 individuals suffering from some form of autoimmunity. The symptoms of autoimmunity… Read More
β-glucan is an amazing non-starch polysaccharide prebiotic fiber that has amazing properties that can help the body. This compound’s beneficial properties are amazing for anyone that consumes it and even added it to their daily diet. Read More
It is no secret that the gut has a significant impact on the rest of the body systems. The gut is responsible for more underlying conditions than originally thought and researchers are continuously linking it to more health conditions. Health conditions that have been proven to be linked to gut dysfunction are eczema, leaky gut, brain fog, headaches, inflammation, swelling,… Read More
Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez Lectins can be a common and hidden source of health problems and weight gain, even if you eat an otherwise healthy diet. Lectins have been linked to autoimmune reactions and inflammation, and many are toxic to your cells and nerves. Certain types of lectins may increase your blood viscosity, interfere with gene expression and disrupt… Read More
Functional medicine is so effective because it uses the concept of interbody connections. Organs are not alone and in a box, but rather functioning together on a biochemical and physiological level. Using this method of thinking allows practitioners to diagnose and see disease on a more dynamic level. Traditional medicine is not as heavily focused on the aspect of nutrition… Read More
A February 2020 study explored the relationship between low back pain and menopause. Hormones and vitamin D play a role. Vitamin D deficiency is related to increased lower back pain and degenerative disc disease in postmenopausal women. Decreasing estrogen levels can also drop levels of vitamin D, which can be downright painful if left unaddressed. Menopause: Hot flashes Mood swings… Read More
The Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez The brain is one of the most powerful and most nutrient-dependent, energy-dependent and toxin- and stress-vulnerable organ in the body. The gut and the brain are very tightly linked. In the gut-brain axis, damage to one is often damage to the other. A prime example of the connection… Read More