Natural Health
Natural health: Is a natural approach to health care. Natural health is a natural healing practice, or a branch of alternative medicine, that looks at nature for answers and explanations. There are a few Western forms of alternative medicine that NCCAM has classified as Biologically Based Therapies, as well as, Mind and Body Interventions used in stress management. There is nothing magical about it. It is about natural healing therapies for prevention and healthy lifestyles. This means eating natural whole foods, nutritional supplements, physical exercise. Natural health is nothing new, but is has evolved over the years within certain prevention parameters and healthy lifestyles that have been proven to work over and over. There is nothing anti-intellectual or anti-scientific about it. All health, wellness, illness, and healing can be positively affected by simple and inexpensive natural therapies. For Answers to any questions you may have please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900
What is Folate Metabolism?
Folate, and its synthetic form folic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a fundamental role in a variety of functions in the human body. Folate is essential for cell division and homeostasis because it acts as a coenzyme in many biological pathways,...
MTHFR Gene Mutation and Health
The MTHFR or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is well-known due to a genetic mutation that may cause high homocysteine levels and low folate levels in the bloodstream, among other essential nutrients. Healthcare professionals believe that a variety of health...
Good Calories vs Bad Calories Overview
Calories are defined as a measurement of the energy our body produces from the foods we eat. However, not all calories are created equal. If we were to eat nothing but spoonfuls of sugar all-day, by way of instance, our health would tremendously deteriorate because...
Beta-Glucan: The Modulator of Immune Health
Across the country, studies have found that beta-glucans have been ubiquitous in the health food stores due to their immunomodulatory properties and cancer-protective effects.
Astaxanthin and Its Benefits
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid that can be found in various microorganisms and marine animals. Astaxanthin is common for humans to apply and consume into the body while also being different.
The Role Of Nrf2 and Inflammation
If there is one thing we are learning more and more about, it is that everything can be related back to inflammation and what we put inside our bodies.
Stubborn Weight: Genetics or Diet?
Today, there can be a lot of confusion when it comes to diet. The information received can be contradicting, confusing, and leave individuals feeling lost.
The Benefits Of Elderberry
Elderberry is an ancient plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries.
Functional Neurology: Foods to Naturally Increase Serotonin
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a fundamental role in a variety of brain and bodily functions. This chemical messenger helps regulate mood and social behavior as well as support our circadian rhythm or sleep-wake cycle. Research studies demonstrated that...
Functional Neurology: Natural Ways to Increase Serotonin
Serotonin is a well-known neurotransmitter that plays an essential role in various functions of the brain and body, including mood and digestion. This chemical messenger helps promote positive feelings and social behavior, control appetite, support learning and memory...
Functional Neurology: Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s disease (PD) and about 60,000 more people are diagnosed with the movement disorder every year. Common PD symptoms can include, muscle soreness, spasms, and tremors, however, symptoms may be...
Functional Neurology: What is a Leaky Brain?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), approximately 20 percent of the population in the United States are diagnosed with a brain health issue every year, with depression and phobias being the most common types of diagnosable mental health issues....
Functional Neurology: 8 Steps to Improve a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier
How often do you feel agitated, easily upset, and nervous between meals? How often do you have difficulty concentrating before eating? How often does your energy level drop in the afternoon? Inflammation associated with a leaky blood-brain barrier can cause a variety...
How Fasting Affects Digestive Health in Functional Neurology
Our digestive health depends on the composition of our healthy gut microbiome or the bacteria in our gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This probiotic profile plays a fundamental role in our immune system and these can ultimately affect our inflammatory response. Also, the...