How SAG Helps The Body
When the person takes glutathione in the mouth, the oral dosage is oxidized instantly, before being absorbed into the body, thus leaving a foul smell. Taking glutathione in a vegetable capsule can help the individual receive glutathione without it being oxidized.
Functional Neurology: Fasting and Autophagy for Digestive Health
Scientists and healthcare professionals are starting to shine a light on the importance of the composition of our gut microbiome, or the population of “healthy” bacteria in our gastrointestinal (GI) tract. According to research studies, abnormal or excess...
Myofascial Trigger Points and Neck Pain El Paso, TX.
A trigger point is a knot or bundle of stiff spine muscle tissue that you can’t move or relax, and when touched pain spreads to the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Pretty much everyone can relate to this type of pain in the neck or what is known as myofascial...
What is NAC?
Studies show that consuming NAC is essential for a variety of health reasons, especially replenishing the most potent antioxidant, glutathione in the body.
Functional Neurology: The Science of Fasting for Digestive Health
For many people, fasting, or the concept of willingly skipping meals for a specific period of time, may not seem like a very appealing way to improve digestive health. Because most people also eat about 3 meals a day, skipping one or two meals a day can ultimately...
Functional Endocrinology: The Hippocampus and Stress
When it is damaged, a variety of conditions can affect the hippocampus’s ability to do its job for the brain, thus making the individual suffer from retaining information.
Burst Fracture Injury, Diagnosis and Treatment El Paso, TX.
A Burst Fracture A burst fracture describes an injury to the spine where the vertebrae get compressed severely. These types of injuries occur from severe trauma, like an automobile accident or a serious fall, sports injury, work injury. These injuries entail a great...
Can Back Pain Be Hereditary and Genetic El Paso, Texas?
Q: Can back pain be hereditary and run in the family? I’m 24 and have chronic low back pain. But I found out that my mother, grandmother, and brother also have back pain. None of us were diagnosed with any type of spine condition. So I’m wondering if there...
Functional Neurology: The Top 10 Red Flags of SIBO
Do you experience bloating after eating a meal? While many people may not experience this symptom, it’s important to understand that any amount of bloating is generally abnormal and it can be a sign of gut inflammation. If you regularly experience bloating, or...
Functional Neurology: Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) and SIBO
Do you have difficulty digesting protein-rich foods? Do you have difficulty digesting starch-rich foods? Do you have difficulty digesting fatty or greasy foods? Do you experience abdominal distention after meals? Do you have abdominal pain and inflammation? If so, you...
Autoimmune and Family History
For most individuals experiencing symptoms, health care providers will run a few tests. For the most part, these tests come back normal or inconclusive. The patient is usually relieved, but not satisfied as they are still experiencing symptoms.
Weight Lifting and Spine Strengthening El Paso, TX.
You might not think it, but weight lifting and spine strengthening exercises can help reduce back pain. Remember the point of this type of weight lifting is not to build up the muscles like a bodybuilder but is to develop: Core strength Spine strength Body strength...
Functional Neurology: What is the SIBO Diet?
Do you frequently eat processed foods that are bagged or boxed? Do you frequently eat fried foods? Do you have difficulty digesting foods? Do you experience constipation or inconsistent bowel movements? Do you have increased bloating or gas? If so, you may be...
Glycine: Astounding Role for Hormones and Sleep
Even though glycine has a crucial role in the human body, the amino acid has received little to no attention until recently.
Degenerative Disc Disease Can Cause Nerve Pain in the Feet
Q: Dr. Jimenez, I have a question about degenerative disc disease, and that is can it cause nerve pain in the feet? El Paso, TX. A: Yes in certain cases, degenerative disc disease (DDD) can cause nerve problems with the feet. Degenerative disc disease, specifically of...
Chamomile and Inflammation
Chamomile is an ancient medicinal plant by the Asteraceae family and is frequently known as the “earth apple on the ground” due to the apple-like fragrance it produces. Its blossoms have unique properties that could boost a person’s wellbeing and supplying beneficial nutrients that are remarkable for the body to relax and feel calm.
Pregnancy Back Pain Can Lead to Sciatica El Paso, TX.
Being pregnant is one of life’s many joys, however, with the added weight comes normal back pain that can lead to severe back pain that can lead to sciatica. Expecting mothers have much to look forward to but when back pain and sciatica take hold, it can be...
Whiplash Injury and Chiropractic Pain Relief El Paso, TX.
Neck pain caused by a whiplash injury definitely warrants a visit to a chiropractic whiplash specialist that can provide non-surgical treatment and pain relief. Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles from a rapid forward and backward motion of the neck caused by...