Hormones work as a communication system within our bodies. Hormones, glandules, and the endocrine system work together to meet basic physiologic functions such as growth…

Functional medicine is an evolution in the practice of 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, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners and health coaches spend time with their patients, taking a detailed history, listening to their background and stories, 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 are able to 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. The human body all acts together. There are many systems but they all influence each other to maintain homeostasis. Functional medicine takes this understanding of the body and instead of sending the patient to multiple specialists for each system, it treats the body as a whole. This process helps to seek and identify genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that may shift a person’s health from illness to well-being.
Hormones work as a communication system within our bodies. Hormones, glandules, and the endocrine system work together to meet basic physiologic functions such as growth…
As a patient, you know what your doctor needs from you as soon as you get into the office: Vital Signs. Do you know what…
Choose A Doctor Who Cares Teaming up with your care Doctor Have you ever been to a Doctor’s appointment and felt like you are not…
Assessing a patient’s nutritional status has always been a fundamental part of the medical record, but most of the time is not explored in an in-depth way In Functional Medicine
In this episode (4 of 4) Dr. Alex Jimenez presents Evonne Britton, an unbelievable track star and Olympic athlete who is going to talk to…
In this episode (3 of 4) Dr. Alex Jimenez presents Evonne Britton, and unbelievable track star and olympic athlete who is going to talk to…
In this episode (2 of 4) Dr. Alex Jimenez presents Evonne Britton, and unbelievable track star and olympic athlete who is going to talk to…
In this episode (2 of 4) Dr. Alex Jimenez presents Evonne Britton, and unbelievable track star and olympic athlete who is going to talk to…
Inflammation is the human body’s natural response to protect itself against injury, infection, and illness. Trauma, exposure to foods (poor diet), microbes, and/or toxins, can…
Antioxidants like resveratrol, lycopene, vitamin C, and vitamin E can be found in many foods. However, one of the most powerful antioxidants is naturally produced…
People are exposed to toxins, such as pesticides and air pollutants in food and the environment, on a regular basis. Meanwhile, other toxins are produced…
The body is capable of eliminating harmful components generated by the production of toxic metabolites and the ingestion of toxic substances. When these overwhelm the…
Most detox diets are normally short-term diet and lifestyle modifications made to help eliminate toxins from your body. A common detox diet may include a…
UTEP Engineering Program Presents: Dr. Sarkodie’s Team, Juan Corna, Valeria Alramirano, and Dr. Jimenez discussing the New Dynamic Foot Heel Regulator. PODCAST: In this podcast,…
Presenting Truide Torres Jimenez. ( Clinic Director: Injury Medical Clinic PA & Patient Relations Advocate & WAY More) Truide has been working for the past…
PODCAST: In today’s podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, and Kenna Vaughn, health coach, introduce Jeremy McGowan and Taylor Lyle, both experts in nutrition and strength…
The health of our skin is critical. It is constantly being exposed to many damaging items. However, it is one of the last things we think about to protect. Part of taking care of our skin is protecting it from oxidative stress, toxins, performing regular detoxification, and ensuring we have minimal inflammation. However, just like other factors in life, some of us are genetically pre-disposed to specific issues regarding the skin and its health. To best help our patients with their skin health, we use DNA Skin from DNA Life. It is a genetic test that allows us to gain insight on what areas they are genetically predisposed to and what steps we can take to best protect them