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Is It Really Autoimmunity? | El Paso, TX. | Part II

Autoimmunity: One of the most common things is to leave the doctor’s office with a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease and… Read More

June 11, 2018

Is It Really Autoimmunity? | El Paso, TX. | Part I

The western diet is associated with inflammation, and inflammation is central to autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases. Keeping the inflammation down… Read More

June 8, 2018

Food’s Role In Autoimmunity | El Paso, TX.

Food: Genes that determine illness are triggered by what we put into our bodies, literally what we eat. Our cells are… Read More

June 7, 2018

Autoimmunity And The Role Of Toxins | El Paso, TX.

Autoimmunity is the reaction of cells (lymphocytes) or antibodies of the immune system along with the body’s own tissues leading to… Read More

June 5, 2018

GM Crops: The Limitations, Risks, And Alternatives

GM Crops: Proponents claim that genetically modified (GM) crops:   are safe to eat and more nutritious beneft the environment… Read More

December 1, 2017

Neuroinflammation And Psychiatric Illness

Neuroinflammation: Abstract Multiple lines of evidence support the pathogenic role of neuroinflammation in psychiatric illness. While systemic autoimmune diseases are… Read More

November 30, 2017

Why Is The Thyroid So Prone To Autoimmune Disease?

Thyroid & Autoimmune Disease: Key Words: Autoimmune thyroid disease Smoking Environmental factors Endogenous factors Accelerator hypothesis Selenium intake Iodine intake… Read More

November 28, 2017

Genetic Testing In Integrative And Functional Medicine

Genetic: Integrative and functional medicine came to the forefront for many medical practitioners and patients alike when they became dissatisfied… Read More

November 9, 2017

Functional Medicine: Consolidated Glossary

Functional Medicine: Glossary Allostasis: The process of achieving stability, or homeostasis, through physiological or behavioral change. This can be carried… Read More

October 27, 2017

What Is Functional Medicine: An Introduction

El Paso, Tx. Wellness chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines Functional Medicine. What it is and how it can help in having a… Read More

September 14, 2017