Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a procedure that treats chronic neck conditions and is the most common spinal surgery performed in the U.S. 30 percent of Americans a year experience… Read More
Autoimmunity An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. There are over 80 different forms of autoimmune diseases. Some autoimmune diseases trigger one… Read More
Beta-glucan is technically a non-starch polysaccharide, a prebiotic fiber that is formed by β-1,3 and 1,6 glycosidic bonds. With beta-glucan, it can possess numerous health benefits depending on the molecular… Read More
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 conditions than originally thought and… Read More
Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez Lectins can be a common and hidden source of health problems and weight gain, even if you eat an otherwise healthy diet. Lectins have been… Read More
Functional medicine is so effective because it uses the concept of interbody connections. Organs are not alone and in a box, but rather functioning together on a biochemical and physiological… Read More
A February 2020 study explored the relationship between low back pain and menopause. Hormones and vitamin D play a role. Vitamin D deficiency is related to increased lower back pain… Read More
The Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez The brain is one of the most powerful and most nutrient-dependent, energy-dependent and toxin- and stress-vulnerable organ in… Read More
The link between hair, skin, and beauty dates back for a long time. This link is hardwired to assist them to identify a partner that would probably yield offspring. To… Read More
It is projected that one in seven adult Americans and 27 percent of women in the United States have low thyroid functions and signs of chronic thyroid disease, respectively. The… Read More