Dr. Alex Jimenez Discusses Microbiome and Methylation Research studies have demonstrated that our microbiome can help regulate our DNA methylation. The human microbiome is considered to be a counterpart to the human genome. In current research studies, the methylation of intestinal epithelial cells was determined to be considerably abnormal in germ-free mouse models when compared with conventional controls. This research… Read More
Dr. Alex Jimenez Explains Methylation, Nutrition & Lifestyle Habits A variety of healthcare professionals recommend full MDL or portions of the program to their patients. Research studies report that participants have responded well to the diet plan. By way of instance, a 57-year-old male diagnosed with diffuse myalgia and arthralgia as well as a history of toxic mold exposure, who… Read More
Dr. Alex Jimenez Explains Methylation Status, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress As previously mentioned in the past series of articles, doctors can use a variety of clinical assessments to evaluate the methylation status of their patients. Although no assessment method or technique can accurately determine a patient's methylation activity, current assessments can provide a better understanding of methylation-related genetic polymorphisms, nutrient… Read More
Healthcare professionals can use several clinical assessments to examine the methylation status of their patients. But, there is not one type of assessment method or technique that can accurately show the complexity of methylation in the human body. Current assessments can help offer an understanding for methylation-related genetic polymorphisms, nutrient status, methylation-related neurotransmitters and neurotransmitter metabolites, amino acids, hormones and… Read More
As mentioned in our previous article, doctors can use various clinical assessments to evaluate the methylation status of their patients. While no assessment method or technique can accurately demonstrate methylation, current assessments provide an understanding of methylation-related genetic polymorphisms, nutrient status, methylation-related neurotransmitters and neurotransmitter metabolites, amino acids, hormones and metabolites, oxidative stress, and detoxification load. Each of these processes… Read More
April Hermosillo struggled with spine issues and sciatica before she received chiropractic care. Dr. Alex Jimenez helped April achieve pain relief so she can return to her everyday fitness routines. April achieves overall health and wellness by following proper nutrition and engaging in exercises or physical activities. As a regular fitness participant, however, she experiences back and low back pain… Read More
Fred Foreman is a basketball coach who depends on his overall health and wellness to be able to engage in his everyday responsibilities. As a result, coach Foreman started the 6 Day Detox Program from Xymogen, designed to help renew and enhance the human body's cleansing and detoxification capabilities. Fred Foreman discusses his experience with the 6 Day Detox Program,… Read More
One of the most common spinal disc issues is a herniated disc. The spine is a very intricate structure, and when one component fails to function correctly, it can affect the entire body, causing pain and loss of mobility. Tiny bones, called vertebrae, are stacked on each other to form the spine. They are joined in such a way to… Read More
Healthcare professionals can utilize a variety of clinical assessments to evaluate the methylation status of patients. However, there is no single assessment method or technique which can accurately demonstrate the complexity of methylation in the human body. Current assessments can help provide an understanding into methylation-related genetic polymorphisms, nutrient status, methylation-related neurotransmitters and neurotransmitter metabolites, amino acids, hormones and metabolites,… Read More
Dr. Alex Jimenez Explains Why Methylation Can Go Wrong As previously discussed, many healthcare professionals have demonstrated potential concerns associated with folic acid and methyl-folate supplementation. Some risks of folic acid or other folate derivative supplements, such as commonly used alternatives like 5-mTHF and folinic acid, have become widely recognized and they aren't frequently discussed. These diseases are described below. Several… Read More
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