Dr. Alex Jimenez Explains Why Methylation Can Go Wrong Many healthcare professionals have demonstrated several potential concerns associated with folic acid and methyl-folate supplementation. Several risks of folic acid or other folate derivative supplements, including commonly utilized alternatives such as 5-mTHF and folinic acid, have become widely recognized and they aren't frequently discussed. These health issues are described below. The increased… Read More
Although high-dose methyl donor supplements can help patients with methylation deficits, some healthcare professionals may occasionally encounter patients with an intolerance to methylation donors. Patients with an intolerance to methyl donors can experience worsening symptoms as well as the appearance of neurological symptoms, regardless of their need for methylation support. Neurological symptoms may include, anxiety, depression, irritability, and brain fog,… Read More
Folate deficiency and poor folate metabolism are associated with a variety of health issues, such as neural tube defects. Fortunately, the mandatory folic acid programs started by many developed countries over the last two decades have tremendously affected the prevalence of these health issues. The health benefits of utilizing folic acid supplements simply cannot be ignored. Methylation deficits have also… Read More
Methyl donors, such as folate, vitamin B12, methionine, betaine or trimethylglycine, and choline, are fundamental for a variety of biochemical pathways which occur within a cell. Understanding how the human body utilizes methyl donors as well as what does methylation do in the human body can help people achieve overall health and wellness. Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, explains the essential… Read More
El Paso, Tx. Dr. Jimenez answers the question how does epigenetic and personalized nutrition contribute to optimal health? Most of us know about unhealthy food how it affects our bodies. They Slow MetabolismAdd Weight Clog and harden arteries etc. But now there are foods and food elements that can help us in a way and comes from a place we… Read More
Does DNA methylation affect plasticity? Methylation plays a role in a variety of bodily functions, including plasticity. The regulation of DNA methylation is essential for cells to "read" epigenetic patterns. Methylation occurs randomly in regions known as the metastable epialleles. These epigenetic patterns are then passed down to offspring during fetal development, and they will continue to be preserved through… Read More
When a patient comes in with complaints of pain in the shoulder and restricted motion in the joint, one possible diagnosis may be acromicioclavicular (AC) joint injury. While it is often an injury that is common among athletes, it can happen to anyone. Fortunately, chiropractic is a very effective treatment. While most people think of chiropractors, the first thing that… Read More
Introduction to Methylation Methylation, also known as one-carbon metabolism, is a biochemical process which triggers methylation activity. A methyl group, one of the most common structural units of organic compounds, is made up of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms (-CH3). A methyl group, added or removed from proteins or nucleic acids, can generally be created in two… Read More
El Paso, Texas. Dr. Alexander Jimenez answers the questions what is epigenetics and what is dietetics? Dietetics is a field of science that studies how food and nutrition affect human health. Dietetics strongly emphasizes public health and education for all about the importance of healthy dietary choices. Dietitian nutritionists present nutrition combined with science to help individuals improve their health.… Read More
Can methylation donors help promote a balanced methylation support? Many doctors and functional medicine practitioners generally recommend higher doses of methyl donors, such as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or 5-MTHF, and methylcobalamin, in several patients. By way of instance, people with genetic polymorphisms and people with out-of-range methylation-related biomarkers, such as in hyperhomocysteinemia, may often develop health issues which may affect the function… Read More
Patients have been asking Dr. Jimenez what is nutrigenomics, and nutrigenetics? Genomics & Nutrigenomics Nutrigenomics: Is the study of how food and nutrients affect our gene expression. Example: Omega-3 fatty acids switch off NF-ƘB to prevent inflammatory cytokine production. Nutrigenomics Follows A Whole Body Approach Nutrigenomics examines Relationships Between What We Eat The risk/response to diseases Genes and gene expression… Read More
What is systems medicine and how is it integrated into our overall health and wellness? Systems medicine is an interdisciplinary field of study which evaluates the systems of the human body as part of a whole, including biochemical, physiological, and environmental interactions. And, with the outlining of the human genome back in 2001, Systems Medicine became widely recognized. Humans are… Read More
Thanks to Dr. Alex Jimenez, a chiropractor in El Paso, Texas, Louie Martinez has found pain relief for a variety of health issues. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective alternative treatment option which focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of injuries and/or conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Louie Martinez describes how Dr.… Read More
Individuals with diabetes have a 35 percent risk of developing neck pain and back pain, according to a recent research study. The researchers conducted eight research studies on separate occasions which revealed that individuals with diabetes have a higher chance of developing neck pain and back pain. According to the researchers, chronic pain is common in people with diabetes. Approximately… Read More
More and more people are choosing chiropractic care for their pack pain and other issues. In fact, they are leaving their traditional medical practices with their pills and surgeries, and opting for the all-natural, non-invasive practice of chiropractic. So why this seemingly sudden exodus over to chiropractic care? It seems that there are several potential reasons. The American College of… Read More