Gastro Intestinal Health

Back Clinic Gastro Intestinal Health Functional Medicine Team. The gastrointestinal or (GI) tract does more than digest food. It contributes to various body systems and functions. Dr. Jimenez takes a look at procedures that have been created to help support the GI tract’s health and function, as well as promote microbial balance. Research shows that 1 in 4 people in the U.S. have stomach or intestinal problems that are so severe that it interferes with their daily activities and lifestyle.

Intestinal or digestion problems are referred to as Gastrointestinal (or GI) Disorders. The goal is to achieve digestive wellness. When an optimally working digestive system is on track, an individual is said to be in good health. The GI tract protects the body by detoxifying various toxins and participating in the immunological processes or when the body’s immune system interacts with antibodies and antigens. This combined with supporting the digestion and absorption of nutrients from an individual’s diet.

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: What You Need to Know

Individuals with digestive problems that cannot be diagnosed could be experiencing functional gastrointestinal disorders. Could understanding the types help in… Read More

November 8, 2023

Recommended Nutrition For Constipation

The digestive system breaks down the foods eaten so the body can absorb the nutrients. During digestion, the unnecessary parts… Read More

August 2, 2023

Understanding The Metabolic Connection & Chronic Diseases (Part 2)

https://youtu.be/HUZnSwSeX1Q?t=1180 Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how chronic metabolic connections like inflammation and insulin resistance are causing a chain reaction… Read More

February 9, 2023

The Metabolic Connections Between Chronic Diseases (Part 1)

https://youtu.be/HUZnSwSeX1Q Introduction Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how metabolic connections are causing a chain reaction to major chronic diseases in… Read More

February 8, 2023

The Digestive Process: Functional Medicine Back Clinic

The body needs food for fuel, energy, growth, and repair. The digestive process breaks down food into a form the… Read More

October 18, 2022

Kombucha Fermented Tea Health Benefits: Back Clinic

Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been around for nearly 2,000 years. It became popular in Europe in the… Read More

August 24, 2022

The Mechanics Of Toxic Metals In The Immune System

Introduction The immune system's role is to be the "protectors" of the body by attacking invaders that enter the body,… Read More

August 11, 2022

The Gallbladder & The Parasympathetic Nervous System Function

Introduction The digestive system in the body helps with the process of digesting food that the host consumes. The food being digested… Read More

July 1, 2022

A Look At Gut-Brain Dysbiosis & Chronic Inflammation

Introduction One of the unique features of the body is when the gut and nervous systems have this communication partnership where information is transported… Read More

June 15, 2022

A Look At Autonomic Neuropathy & Gut Disorders

Introduction The body has many nerves that intertwine and branch out from the spinal cord in the central nervous system. These nerves provide… Read More

June 13, 2022