Introduction Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents an insightful overview of how hormonal dysfunction can affect the body, increase cortisol levels, and be associated with PTSD…
Introduction As part of the peripheral nervous system, the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve providing sensory and motor functions to the legs. The sciatic…
Introduction The body is home to the spine, where it is allowed to move, twist, bend, and run around without being in pain. When a person…
Introduction The spine’s primary function is to make sure that the body is moving, twisting, turning, and bending at any angle without any pain. When the spine…
Introduction The gut system is home to the organs and intestines that ensure that the consumed food is digested and absorbed into the bloodstream while being transported…
Introduction The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal that makes sure to send neuron signals all throughout the entire body and makes…
Introduction When the body has an underlying condition that can change how a person looks, this is due to unwanted factors are in the body…
Living with sciatica can be debilitating and exhausting. Find out how different individuals reduced their pain from this condition. Sciatica has different treatment options. It…
The immune system is one of the hardest working systems in the body. It is constantly working in the background, searching the body for bacterias and any potentially harmful pathogens. The first attacker in the line of defense is secretory IGA (SIgA). SIgA is the predominant immunoglobulin that is produced in the lining of the gut. Some functions of SIgA include trapping mucus, neutralizing enzymes and other toxins, inhibiting the adherence of pathogens, having interaction with antimicrobial factors like lactoferrin, all while being tolerant of the friendly flora. Any type of infection will lower SIgA. It is important to note that other factors that reduce SIgA include stress, a poor diet containing low levels of nutrients, genetics, the integrity of your gut lining, and age.Â
It is no secret that the gut has a significant impact on the rest of the body systems. The gut is responsible for more underlying…
Join us for a LIVE WEBINAR with Dr. Jimenez and Dr. Ruja as they discuss Health and Immunity from a functional medicine perspective as part…
Dr. Alex Jimenez, a chiropractor in El Paso, TX, Kenna Vaughn, Truide Torres, Alexander Jimenez, and Astrid Ornelas, discuss how chiropractic care can ultimately…