Since food matters to people�s health, it�s vital to give the body the nourishment it needs for the cold and flu season.Here are the 5 remedies to battle the cold and flu season. Read More
Aging affects the entire body, which includes the spine, neck and shoulders, upper back, and arms. It does not mean that everyone will develop neck pain, but the wear and tear put the spine can lead to degenerative spinal conditions. Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Alexander Jimenez discusses: Cervical spine anatomy Degenerative spinal disorders that cause Neck pain Diagnosis Treatment of… Read More
When compared to other central nervous system (CNS) health issues, chronic neurodegenerative diseases can be far more complicated. Foremostly, because the compromised mitochondrial function has been demonstrated in many neurodegenerative diseases, the resulting problems in energy sources are not as severe as the energy collapse in ischemic stroke. Therefore, if excitotoxicity contributes to neurodegeneration, a different time of chronic excitotoxicity… Read More
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the anterior neck producing T3 and T4 hormones. When there are complications to the thyroid, it can develop diseases in the body. Read More
Hormone deficiencies and imbalances are more common than one might originally think. Research suggests that "nearly half of the women in the United States have experienced a hormone imbalance Read More
Many patients with peripheral neuropathy often believe that their painful symptoms are irreversible or permanent. However, Dr. John Coppola and Dr. Valerie Monteiro describe that peripheral neuropathy can be treated by treating the underlying source of the painful symptoms. Several patients discuss their painful peripheral neuropathy symptoms and how these affected their overall quality of life. Moreover, the patients also… Read More
When compared to other central nervous system (CNS) health issues, chronic neurodegenerative diseases can be far more complicated. Foremostly, because the compromised mitochondrial function has been demonstrated in many neurodegenerative diseases, the resulting problems in energy sources are not as severe as the energy collapse in ischemic stroke. Therefore, if excitotoxicity contributes to neurodegeneration, a different time of chronic excitotoxicity… Read More
The gut-brain connection is vital to the body. When one of the connections is being disrupted, the body can develop many chronic illnesses even if the person is fine. Read More
Back and low back pain can strike without warning. It can come from bending over or lifting something and then you're stuck, unable to move. However, muscle spasm in the low back is a common occurrence. Eight out of 10 adults will experience back spasm along with back pain during their lives. The cause of back pain and… Read More
When compared to other central nervous system (CNS) health issues, chronic neurodegenerative diseases can be far more complicated. Foremostly, because the compromised mitochondrial function has been demonstrated in many neurodegenerative diseases, the resulting problems in energy sources are not as severe as the energy collapse in ischemic stroke. Therefore, if excitotoxicity contributes to neurodegeneration, a different time of chronic excitotoxicity… Read More
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is known to cause low back pain, but diagnosing can be hard for some doctors. Especially those that do not have a great deal of experience in sacroiliac joint pain. However, chiropractors specialize in this area as the SI joint is an important part of the musculoskeletal system. SI joint dysfunction and pain can involve�one or both… Read More
Excitotoxicity is characterized as an acute insult which causes nerve cell death due to the excessive activation of iGluRs. Acute excitotoxicity plays a fundamental role in a variety of central nervous system (CNS) health issues, including cerebral ischemia, TBI, and status epilepticus. The mechanisms for acute excitotoxicity are different for every health issue. � With brain ischemia, L-glutamate-associated and… Read More
The immune system releases autoantibody proteins to attack the healthy cells, thus causing autoimmune disease in the body. Read More
SIBO is one of the causes of leaky gut. Dr. Alex Jimenez of El Paso, Texas informs us what is SIBO. Read More
The Nrf2 cell defense creates a pathway that provides protection�against oxidative stress as Dr. Alex Jimenez of El Paso, Texas, takes a look at the Nrf2 cell. Read More