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Dr. Jimenez Functional Wellness Team. A key factor to spine or back pain conditions is staying healthy. Overall wellness involves a balanced diet, appropriate exercise, physical activity, restful sleep, and a healthy lifestyle. The term has been applied in many ways. But overall the definition is as follows. It is a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full potential.
It is multidimensional, bringing together lifestyles both mental/spiritual and the environment in which one lives. It is positive and affirms that what we do is in fact correct. It is an active process where people become aware and make choices towards a more successful lifestyle. This includes how a person contributes to their environment/community. They aim to build healthier living spaces and social networks.
It helps in creating a person’s belief systems, values, and a positive world perspective. Along with this comes the benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, as well as personal self-care, and knowing when to seek medical attention. Dr. Jimenez’s message is to work towards being fit, being healthy, and staying aware through our collection of articles, blogs, and videos.
The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, 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: [email protected]
phone: 915-850-0900
Licensed in Texas & New Mexico *
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…
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…
Functional Neurology: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Leaky Brain
Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital…
Functional Neurology: Causes and Symptoms of a Leaky Brain
Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital…
What is ORAC?
Do you feel:
Inflammation?
Suspicion of nutritional malabsorption?
Unpredictable abdominal swelling?
Hormone…
Functional Neurology: What is a Leaky Brain?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), approximately 20 percent of the population in the…
Functional Endocrinology: The Endocrine System and CBD
Do you feel:
Unpredictable abdominal swelling?
Inflammation?
Acne and unhealthy skin?
Hormone imbalance?
Shaky,…
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…
Functional Neurology: Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier and Brain Health
Blood vessels in the brain protect us from "harmful" components in the bloodstream. This is known as the…
How To Naturally Ease Inflammation
Do you feel:
Inflammation in your gut system?
Edema and swelling in ankles and wrist?
Stomach pain?
Digestive…
Functional Neurology: What is the Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier?
Our brain is a complex organ protected by our 7mm thick skull, a protective membrane, known as the meninges, and…
Functional Neurology: The Blood-Brain Barrier and Brain Health
Our brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier, a connection of blood vessels that permits the passage of…
How To Beat The Holiday Madness
Do you feel:
Stressed out?
Agitated, jittery, have tremors?
Inflammation in the joints and stomach?
Aches, pain,…
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…
How SAG Helps The Body
Do you feel:
Agitated, easily upset, or have tremors?
Afternoon fatigues?
Mental sluggishness?
Tired?
Stressed out?…
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…
What is NAC?
Do you feel:
Afternoon fatigue?
Under a high amount of stress?
Mental sluggishness?
Headaches with exertion or…
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…
Functional Endocrinology: The Hippocampus and Stress
Do you feel:
Stressed out?
Have uncontrollable weight gain?
Can you not remember specific stuff?
Agitated, jittery,…
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…
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…
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…
Glycine: Astounding Role for Hormones and Sleep
Do you feel:
Inflammation?
Hormone imbalances?
Weight gain?
Brain fog?
Stomach pain, burning, or aching 1-4 hours…
Chamomile and Inflammation
Do you feel:
Anxious or cannot focus on tasks?
Do digestive problems subside with rest or relaxation?
Stomach…
Functional Neurology: What is SIBO?
Do you feel irritable, nervous, shaky, or light-headed between meals? Do you have difficulty eating large meals in…
Losing Weight Is Hard
Do you feel:
Unexplained weight gain?
Excessive belching, burping, or bloating?
Hungry an hour or two after eating?…
Functional Neurology: Gluten Sensitivity and Brain Health
Do you feel like grain consumption makes it difficult to focus or concentrate? Or does grain consumption make you…
Why Transgender Healthcare Is Important
Do you have:
Back problems?
Digestive Problems?
Headaches or Migraines?
Injuries?
Muscle issues?
If you are…
Putting Magnesium on the Menu
Do you feel:
Crave sweets during the day?
Shaky, jittery, or have tremors?
Fatigue after meals?
Crave salt?…
The Benefits of HIIT
Do you feel:
Weight gain?
Difficulty losing weight?
Does eating relieve fatigue?
A sense of fullness during and…