The most common causes of TBI which result in ER visits include slip-and-fall accidents, blows to the head, and automobile accidents. Abrupt forces which jolt the brain violently within the… Read More
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death among the general population, especially in young adults. Additionally, TBI is associated with a variety… Read More
To understand the intestinal permeability, Dr. Alex Jimenez, of El Paso, uses functional medicine. Read More
As a doctor who practices functional medicine, Dr. Jimenez utilizes the Neural Zoomer Plus. This is a blood test that analyzes neurological autoantibodies which offer very specific antibody-to-antigen recognition. Read More
During my first pregnancy, I was in great shape as a yoga instructor. I thought I was ready but juggling: Pregnancy Birth Early motherhood I realized how intense the weight… Read More
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death in people. About 1.6 million individuals suffer traumatic brain injuries in the United States every… Read More
The Neural Zoomer Plus is a blood test that is designed to test 48 neurological antigens. When testing for these antigens, the results these markers find can help physicians determine… Read More
When we look at our patients, we try to figure out what is causing their ailments from living their best lives. Some practitioners would prescribe medications to alleviate pain. While… Read More
Pain in the low back, hips, and other areas of the lower body, the source isn’t always easy to pinpoint. Pain may originate in the lumbar spine (low back) the… Read More
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and death in people. About 1.6 million individuals suffer traumatic brain injuries in the United States every… Read More
In the last article, we talked about what the polyphenols do in the microbiome and in the previous section, we discussed about the microbiome functions in our bodies. However, today… Read More
The human nervous system is made up of two parts: the central nervous system, which includes the brain and the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, which includes the… Read More
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common types of dementia among older adults. Research studies have demonstrated that pathological changes in the human brain, whether directly or indirectly,… Read More
In the last article, we talked about how the microbiomes in our body worked and functioned. As well as learning what each microbe does in our bodies but mostly in… Read More
Paget’s disease, aka osteitis deformans, is the second most common bone disorder in the United States right behind osteoporosis. Paget’s disease happens when bone cells don’t function properly and result… Read More
To understand exactly how lipopolysaccharides and gram-negative bugs affect the immune system we must first investigate what lipopolysaccharides are and their role in gram-negative bacteria and the human body as… Read More
The microbiomes in our bodies are fascinating. They help our various organs function correctly, helping out our immune systems battle terrible stuff. They can tell us what we are doing… Read More
Before and after spine surgery the surgeon and medical staff prepare you for recovery. The recovery process can take a long time and be extremely challenging. Pain after spine surgery… Read More
Microglial cells make up about 10 to 15 percent of all the glial cells in the human body, which can be found in the central nervous system (CNS) and play… Read More