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Dr. Jimenez Chiropractic Functional Medicine Clinic Health Team. The level of functional and metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans, it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental, psychological, and social changes in an environment. Dr.Alex Jimenez D.C., C.C.S.T, a clinical pain doctor who uses cutting-edge therapies and rehabilitation procedures focused on total health, strength training, and complete conditioning.
We take a global functional fitness treatment approach to regain complete functional health. Dr. Jimenez presents articles from his own experience and various sources on a healthy lifestyle or general health issues. I have spent over 30+ years researching and testing methods with thousands of patients and understand what truly works.
We strive to create fitness and better the body through researched methods and total health programs. These programs and methods are natural and use the body’s own ability to achieve improvement goals, rather than introducing harmful chemicals, controversial hormone replacement, surgery, or addictive drugs. As a result, we want you to live a fulfilled life with more energy, a positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight, and education on maintaining this way of life.
Genes: What Are They?
Everyone has their own set of genes. These genes determine certain characteristics and traits that set us apart…
Functional Wellness: Genetics & Methylation Dysfunction
Genetics play a large role in the onset of diseases and human physiology. One thing we know now more than ever is…
Stress: How Stress Leads to Burnout & Inflammation
There are many stressors that activate the nervous system. These stressors impact the methylation process,…
Health & Immunity Series 1of 4 | El Paso, Tx (2020)
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The Functional Fitness Fellas | What is it? & Who Are They?
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Diet & Autoimmunity: The Wahls Protocol
Dr. Terry Wahls is the creator and author of the Wahls Protocol. After a personal health battle, she discovered and…
Cancer: Holistic Supplements and Lifestyle Changes Post Treatment
After the diagnosis and completion of cancer treatment, many individuals are highly motivated to stay healthy and…
Depression: A Holistic View
Depression is fairly common, in fact 11% of Americans are currently on an antidepressant. Antidepressants are the…
Help Protect Yourself Against Cancer Naturally
Cancer is when a group of cells begin to grow out of hand. Cellular apoptosis or cell death does not occur as…
How Testing Can Help You
The immune system functions best when it is able to properly repair and defend itself. The American diet and toxins…
The Connection Between Stress and Autoimmunity
Autoimmune diseases are a much larger problem than they were 10 years ago. Now, autoimmune diseases are reaching an…
Testing For Immunologic Reactions
Food allergies and sensitivities are more prevalent and are a problem that clinicians are beginning to look into…
Breast Cancer Biomarkers & Natural Strategies
The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer continue to use dietary supplements throughout their…
Advanced Diagnostics: Breaking Down Results
Biomarkers are one of the essential ways practitioners are able to assess the flora residing in the…
Testing & Treating SIBO
The prevalence and severity of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is evergrowing. SIBO has been linked to…
Gluten Related Disorders
There are multiple health conditions and disorders that have been connected to gluten-related intolerances.…
Gluten Sensitivity or Celiac Disease?
The phrases Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease are often used interchangeably. However, research has shown that…
Understanding The Underlying Causes of SIBO
SIBO is the overgrowth of commensal organisms in the small intestine. SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial …
Clostridia: A Bacteria That Impacts Your Mental Health
Throughout the past 10 years, the evidence is coming to light showing that there is a link and relation to certain…
Functions Of The Intestinal Barrier
The gastrointestinal tract is roughly the size of a tennis court when all stretched out. The gastrointestinal tract…
What is the FASTING MIMICKING DIET & STRESS HORMONES – HEALTH | El…
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Organic Acids Testing
Organic Acids are a chemical compound excreted in the urine. Many organic acids result from the metabolic pathways…
Pathogens: What Are They?
We have been led to believe that pathogens have been eradicated in humans. However, that is not the case. There are…
Safe to Eat Lectins & Harmful Lectins to Avoid
Grains, legumes, and beans, such as kidney beans, lima beans, black beans, soybeans, and lentils, have high amounts…
The Importance of Lab Testing
Diagnostic laboratory testing has changed the way practitioners practice medicine and decide upon treatments.…
Two Brains? A New Perspective On The Bodys Gut & Nervous System
The human body is more complex than scientists understand. Constantly, there is new research being conducted and…
An Early Indication On Hyperinsulinemia
Do you feel:
Agitated, easily upset, nervous?
Like you crave sweets during the day?
That eating sweets does not…
Diets & Autoimmune Factors
More and more researchers are connecting the dots between autoimmunity, diet, and genetics. Recently, more studies…
Are Lectins Good or Bad for Your Health?
Lectins found in plant-sources are a defense mechanism that can trigger a negative response in humans because they…
Thyme To Heal The Body
Do you feel:
Pain, tenderness, soreness on the left side?
Stomach pains, burning, or aching, 1-4 hours after…
The Guts Relation to Optimal Brain Health
For many years, researchers have been uncovering the hidden connection between the gut and other organ systems.…
The Role Of Inflammation
When you have a headache, joint pain, fatigue, allergies, or other occasional issues one of the first things we do…
7 Fiber-Rich Foods for The Body
Do you feel:
Those bowels do not empty?
Constipation?
Difficult bowel movements?
Difficulty digesting roughage and…
GERD Relief Connected To Reduction of BMI
GERD stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is a long-term condition where acid from the stomach comes up…
Vitamin B Deficiency Along With Metformin
Part of understanding the holistic approach to repairing chronic health disorders is researching and learning…
Food and Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity
An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. There…
Beta-Glucan: The Modulator of Immune Health
Do you feel:
Tired or sluggish?
Difficult, infrequent bowel movement?
Mental sluggish?
Alteration in the bowel…
Understanding The Gut
It is no secret that the gut has a significant impact on the rest of the body systems. The gut is responsible for…
Understanding Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is so effective because it uses the concept of interbody connections. Organs are not alone and…
The Relationship Between The Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease
The Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease
Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez
The brain is one of the most powerful…