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Dr. Jimenez Functional Medicine Team. Functional medicine is an evolution in medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, and addresses the whole person root cause of disease, not just an isolated set of symptoms.
Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. In this way, functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual.
By changing the disease-centered focus of medical practice to this patient-centered approach, our physicians can support the healing process by viewing health and illness as part of a cycle in which all components of the human biological system interact dynamically with the environment. This process helps to seek and identify genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that may shift a person’s health from illness to well-being.
The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional or licensed physician and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional. Our information scope is limited to chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support, directly or indirectly, our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has made a reasonable attempt to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request.
We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900.
Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN*
email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com
Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*
Functional Neurology: Akkermansia Muciniphila for Metabolic Syndrome
According to scientists, our gut microbiome may be associated with health issues like metabolic syndrome, including…
Functional Neurology: Metabolic Syndrome and Mental Health Issues
Heart disease is one of the most common health issues associated with metabolic syndrome. People with metabolic…
New Research On GERD
Do you feel:
Aches, pains, and swelling throughout the body?
Frequent usage of antacid medication?
Digestive…
Functional Neurology: Foods to Eat and Avoid with Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is medically defined as a collection of health issues that can increase the risk of developing a…
Functional Endocrinology: Menopause and Osteoporosis
Do you feel:
Perimenopausal?
Inflammation in the joints?
Alternating menstrual cycle lengths?
Hot flashes?
Hormonal…
Functional Neurology: What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is characterized as a collection of health issues that can increase the risk of developing heart…
Functional Neurology: What You Need to Know About Obesity and Depression
Doctors understand that people with depression can experience weight gain and over time, it may eventually lead to…
Functional Endocrinology: Perimenopause
Do you feel:
Hot flashes?
Mental fogginess?
Disinterest in sex?
Mood swings?
Increased vaginal pain, dryness, or…
Functional Neurology: How Obesity Can Affect Brain Health
Research studies demonstrated that brain health may ultimately be associated with obesity. Scientists also reported…
Functional Neurology: Brain Health and Obesity
Research studies demonstrated that brain health may ultimately be associated with obesity. Scientists also reported…
Functional Endocrinology: Blood-Brain Barrier and The Endocrine System
Do you feel:
Hormone imbalances?
Craving sweets during the day?
Weight gain?
Overall sense of bloating?
Shaky,…
Functional Neurology: How to Improve Adrenal Fatigue with Diet
The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of the kidneys and they are essential for our everyday wellness…
Functional Neurology: What is Adrenal Fatigue?
The adrenal glands are small glands found on top of each kidney and they are necessary for our everyday health…
Macronutrients and Health
The human body requires micronutrients and macronutrients to function. Micronutrients consist of essential vitamins…
Functional Neurology: Differences Between Dopamine and Serotonin
Dopamine and serotonin are known as the "happy chemicals" because they play a fundamental role in regulating our…
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…
Functional Endocrinology: The Gut and “Chemo-Brain” Connection
Do you feel:
Nausea or feel like vomiting?
Agitated, easily upset, or nervous?
Poor muscle endurance?
Waking up…
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,…
2020’s Top Healthy Trends
Do you feel:
Unpredictable food reactions?
Frequent bloating and distention after eating?
Acne and unhealthy skin?…
Micronutrients and Health
The Micronutrient test from Spectracell is unique because it is the only test on the market that obtains a history…
Functional Neurology: Serotonin and Brain Health
Serotonin, also known as the "happy chemical", is a substance associated with mood, happiness, and well-being as…
Functional Neurology: How to Naturally Increase Dopamine
Dopamine is an essential neurotransmitter that is associated with the pleasure and reward center of the brain. This…
The Wonderful Benefits of Sage
Do you feel:
Inflammation in the joint and the mouth?
Your glucose levels rising a little bit?
Unpredictable…
Functional Neurology: Dopamine and Brain Health
Dopamine is a well-known neurotransmitter that plays a fundamental role in sending information between brain cells…
Functional Endocrinology: Andropause
Do you feel:
A decreased libido?
Difficulty urinating or dribbling
Spells of mental fatigue?
Decreased fullness of…
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…
Functional Neurology: The Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s Disease
Do you experience chronic gut health issues? Research studies have found that Parkinson's disease (PD) may be…
Functional Endocrinology: Cortisol and Melatonin Circadian Rhythm
Do you feel:
You cannot stay asleep at night?
You have a slow start in the morning?
Afternoon fatigue?
Waking up…
How Collagen Improves Body Composition
Do you feel:
Redden skin, especially in the palms?
Dry or flakey skin or hair?
Acne or unhealthy skin?
Weak nails?…
Functional Neurology: Overview of Common Movement Disorders
Movement disorders are health issues that can cause abnormal and involuntary body movements. Many common movement…
How To Detox In The New Year
Do you feel:
Weight gain over the holidays?
Stomach pain, burning, or aching 1-4 hours after eating?
Is waist girth…
The Six Dimensions Of Wellness
Part of understanding the body and treating symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and overall discomfort…
Functional Neurology: What are Movement Disorders?
Movement disorders are characterized as health issues that cause abnormal and involuntary body positions or…
Functional Endocrinology: The Mind-Body Connection and Stress Part 2
Do you feel:
Tired or sluggish?
Muscle cramping?
Afternoon fatigue?
Agitated, easily upset, or nervous?
Hormone…
Functional Endocrinology: The Mind-Body Connection and Stress Part 1
Do you feel:
Stressed out after a long day?
Irritable if meals are missed?
Shaky, jittery, or have tremors?…
Natural Ways to Fix a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier in Functional Neurology Part 2
The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful…
Natural Ways to Fix a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier in Functional Neurology Part 1
The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful…
Keeping Track of Your New Year’s Resolution
Do you feel:
Inflammation in your body?
Like your energy is spent before the lunch hour?
Hormone imbalances?…
The Benefits of Consuming Tea
Do you feel:
Inflammation in your gut or joints?
Stress from a hectic day?
Hormone imbalance?
Shaky, jittery, or…
Why The Immune System Needs Elderberry
Do you feel:
Inflammation?
Shaky, agitated, have tremors?
Suffering from flu and cold-like symptoms?
Abdominal…