https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWDBaaJ6Ge4 This is the first of three episodes Dr. Alex Jimenez brings to you where Medical Specialist talk about the complex role hormones play in our overall physiology and shows us a model that can be used as a framework for evaluating and treating hormonal dysfunction. Evans describes how the HPATG axis can affect and be affected by all the… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KmNzSAto30 This is the second of three episodes Dr. Alex Jimenez brings to you where Medical Specialist Talk about the complex role hormones play in our overall physiology and shows us a model that can be used as framework for evaluating and treating hormonal dysfunction. Evans describes how the HPATG axis can affect and be affected by all the clinical… Read More
The term intermittent fasting is used in a variety of eating settings. In fact, intermittent fasting can be used when describing a prolonged time in which few calories or no calories are consumed. However, its physiological effects on the human body and its metabolic benefits have been the spotlight of 2020. In fact, this global pandemic has been creating a… Read More
Post-Injury: We push ourselves throughout our lives, and accidents that result in injuries are just part of the process. The top causes of injury include: Falls Automobile accidents Sports injuries Work injuries Many of them lead to prolonged injury to the spine, knees, hands, and feet. The objective after an injury is to make sure the body heals properly. Without… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_nE2v_Dv50 Dr. Alex Jimenez brings to you this episode of Functional Medicine where Medical Specialists will help you recognize the symptoms, signs, and conditions correlated with suboptimal thyroid function. He also explains how ATM’s and MLF’s represent root causes of suboptimal thyroid function based on their effects ion the Production, Transport/Conversion, Sensitivity, and Detoxification of thyroid hormones. Luby also talks… Read More
Functional Medicine Importance Why Functional Medicine? Modern society is seeing a substantial increase in the frequency of chronic, complex diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and mental illness. The conventional medical system, which is practiced by most of today’s doctors, is focused on acute care, or the assessment and treatment of short-duration illness or trauma. For example,… Read More
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is comprised of multiple signs and symptoms. PCOS metabolic syndrome is treated with multiple approaches, including diet, lifestyle changes, and most of the time with medication. Nevertheless, as this condition affects the patient in a hormonal and metabolic manner, numerous molecular dysfunctions are involved and should be treated. Supplement support in PCOS has shown to be an… Read More
We have gone through the evolutionary path, the historical turn of events, and the metabolic shifts that our women ancestors went through to create a body that serves an exceptional function: survival. PCOS’s genetic predisposition has not changed in the last 50,000 years. In fact, the only modifications that we have been through are technological, nutritional, and environmental transitions that… Read More
The prevalence of PCOS in women of reproductive age varies but has been reported to be around 6%-19% of this population. This condition’s etiology relies on the presence of multiple signs and symptoms like hyperandrogenism, chronic oligo-/anovulation, and insulin resistance. Nevertheless, these alterations’ presentation converges with the complexity of the patient’s genetic predisposition and the interactions with the environment. … Read More
The first step in chiropractic care is getting the individual's medical history. Many visit a chiropractor with certain expectations of how things will go. They will lay down on a table while the chiropractor adjusts the spine. There will be pops and cracks, and the tension will go away. And afterward, they’ll feel better. However, without an individual's medical history,… Read More
Consistency is what makes chiropractic care work. A common misunderstanding about chiropractic medicine is the number of follow-up treatments necessary after the initial adjustment. Every individual requires a unique customized treatment plan. There are a few general guidelines chiropractors use to determine how they schedule follow-ups. Here is some insight into the nature of corrective chiropractic adjustments. Consistent… Read More
Science and technology have elucidated important information about neonates and infants’ applications and benefits from breast milk’s immunology. Nevertheless, breastfeeding and lactation always had healing and sometimes (called) magical powers associated with them. Human milk and breastfeeding are important parts of community health. Also, historically human milk was linked to miracles, such as the one involving St. Bernard, in… Read More
Chiropractic recommendations to avoid holiday weight gain and back pain. All the food, gravy, pies, cookies, candy, chocolate, wine, eggnog, hot cocoa, and whipped cream are great, but moderation is key to keeping unwanted weight gain that can lead to back pain. Research has found that up to 70% of individuals typically gain weight during the holidays. Holiday… Read More
Chiropractic adjusting: Poor sleep is detrimental to the body's general health. If it becomes chronic side effects like high blood pressure, brain fog, exacerbation or development of a disease, and chronic fatigue can set in. Getting the proper quality amount of sleep needs to become a priority. The hard work and to-do lists can only get done when the machine… Read More
Calcium and Vitamin D for optimal bone health. The body's bones/skeletal system contains a huge amount of calcium. Close to 100% of the body's total calcium is in the bones. Calcium is a nutrient that helps the body rebuild/repair bones. This means an individual needs enough calcium throughout their lifetime for healthy bones. Individuals with osteoporosis have an… Read More
Sedentary lifestyle prevention through chiropractic is highly recommended for seniors. With advanced age, the body's muscles, bones, and spinal system begin to wear down and need to be maintained to retain their mobility and flexibility. Regular chiropractic adjustments are recommended as part of an active/fitness lifestyle for seniors and can help older individuals maintain optimal health. Sedentary Lifestyle… Read More
Chiropractic alignment is often the go-to option when injured or experiencing various types of pain. And for good reason, because it works. However, chiropractic medicine goes beyond injuries, and pain conditions. Individuals can reap the benefits of regular chiropractic for increased well being and maintaining optimal health. Chiropractors understand the importance of balancing all areas of the body's health. This… Read More
Have you ever noticed that the human is the smallest newborn mammal? It turns out that we are born, and we are so immature that we actually need to be breastfed for more time than other mammals, plus we need to have the support of our mother or community to survive. Also, human milk is part of this maturation process,… Read More
There is a very tight interaction between women’s health, hormonal influence, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Also, breastfeeding is a practice that has ties to community culture and family, both important contributors to women’s health. Nevertheless, breastmilk is essential for infant nutrition and should be exclusive for the first 6 months, as recommended by the CDC, AAP, ACOG, and many other major… Read More