Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-C

Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-C

Genetic Science and Human MilkGenetic Science and Human Milk

Genetic Science and Human Milk

Have you ever noticed that the human is the smallest newborn mammal? It turns out that we are born, and… Read More

December 15, 2020
Hormones and BreastfeedingHormones and Breastfeeding

Hormones and Breastfeeding

There is a very tight interaction between women’s health, hormonal influence, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Also, breastfeeding is a practice that… Read More

December 14, 2020
HPA-axis. Are you stressed?HPA-axis. Are you stressed?

HPA-axis. Are you stressed?

Stress, like inflammation, is a natural response. We need stress to function on a normal basis.  So, when the question… Read More

December 11, 2020
Women’s Endocrine NutritionWomen’s Endocrine Nutrition

Women’s Endocrine Nutrition

A woman’s concerns about her endocrine health will be on her mind each month from age 12. Indeed, hormonal cycles… Read More

December 10, 2020
Supplementation and Endocrine FunctionSupplementation and Endocrine Function

Supplementation and Endocrine Function

Endocrine function tends to decline with age, hormonal disorders, lifestyle, stress, and nutritional intake. Therefore, providing knowledge about how macro… Read More

December 9, 2020
Mindfulness vs. PCOSMindfulness vs. PCOS

Mindfulness vs. PCOS

One of the most common metabolic and endocrine conditions in women is PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCOS affects 5-15% of… Read More

December 8, 2020
Diet and Cardiometabolic DiseaseDiet and Cardiometabolic Disease

Diet and Cardiometabolic Disease

Dietary changes, physical activity, and overall lifestyle modification have become cornerstone interventions to improve cardiometabolic disease outcomes. Despite the outstanding… Read More

December 4, 2020
Challenges on Lifestyle ModificationsChallenges on Lifestyle Modifications

Challenges on Lifestyle Modifications

Lifestyle modifications have shown to be an effective aid in treating chronic diseases, improving weight loss, reducing low-grade inflammation, and… Read More

December 3, 2020
Lifestyle Changes and Disease.Lifestyle Changes and Disease.

Lifestyle Changes and Disease.

The science behind lifestyle changes. The number of research studies that link beneficial health effects and lifestyle changes is high,… Read More

December 2, 2020
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Cardiac DiseaseMindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Cardiac Disease

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Cardiac Disease

The global death rate of cardiac diseases is 30%, despite all the medical advances and treatments. The main factors involved… Read More

December 1, 2020
Inflammation: Mindful Meditation.Inflammation: Mindful Meditation.

Inflammation: Mindful Meditation.

    Inflammation is something we are all familiar with. We know the precursors and how to measure it. Besides,… Read More

December 1, 2020
Intestinal Permeability and DiseaseIntestinal Permeability and Disease

Intestinal Permeability and Disease

Increased intestinal permeability is the gateway to autoimmune diseases. It has become well-known that intestinal permeability is the third element… Read More

November 27, 2020
Testing for Wheat SensitivitiesTesting for Wheat Sensitivities

Testing for Wheat Sensitivities

Gluten related diseases are a global phenomenon. The numbers are outstanding; 10% of the global population reports having wheat sensitivity,… Read More

November 27, 2020
Screening Technology in Gut ImbalancesScreening Technology in Gut Imbalances

Screening Technology in Gut Imbalances

Our gastrointestinal tract hosts more than 1000 species of bacteria that work symbiotically with us to promote a balanced immune… Read More

November 25, 2020
Neuro-DiagnosticsNeuro-Diagnostics

Neuro-Diagnostics

We’ve talked about neuroinflammation and its causes and how the effects of neuroinflammation impact our brain and, therefore, our body.… Read More

November 25, 2020

The Science of Neuroinflammation

What is Neuroinflammation? Neuroinflammation is an inflammatory response that involves brain cells such as neurons and microglia. Inflammation is an… Read More

November 24, 2020

Nutritional Management: Adverse Food Reactions

As a patient, you will (and you must) see a doctor if you ever present a symptom associated with an… Read More

November 20, 2020

Diabesity

    Diabesity is a term that ties diabetes type II and obesity. Is this the first time you’ve heard… Read More

November 20, 2020

Gluten-Associated Conditions

Gluten-associated diseases have been on the rise in recent years. There are several types of symptoms that patients notice when… Read More

November 19, 2020