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Health & Wellness: Food Responsiveness

The way our bodies respond to and break down food is being studied more and commonly linked to many chronic… Read More

July 6, 2020

LIVE PODCAST with LIZETTE ORTIZ

Join Dr. Alexander Jimenez, Health Coach Kenna Vaughn, and Personal Trainer Lizette Ortiz to discuss healthy substitutions for homemade favorites!… Read More

July 2, 2020

Health & Wellness: Vitamin Metabolism

Vitamins are essential to the body as they are responsible for carrying out important biochemical pathways. Vitamins also play a… Read More

July 1, 2020

Health & Wellness: Insulin Sensitivity

Insulin resistance is directly related to many chronic health conditions. As the research continues to evolve, we see blood sugar… Read More

June 29, 2020

Health & Wellness: Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress represents an imbalance in the body. This imbalance is between reactive oxygen species (free radicals)  and our body’s… Read More

June 24, 2020

Health & Wellness: Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is an ongoing problem that many are not even aware of. Internal inflammation puts constant stress on your… Read More

June 23, 2020

Gluten Sensitivities & Our Genes

Many have heard of celiac disease, but non-celiac gluten sensitivity, not so much. However, this condition is rising and extremely… Read More

June 18, 2020

LIVE PODCAST WITH LIZETTE ORTIZ: TIPS ON FITNESS DURING THIS TIME

Join us for a LIVE podcast with Lizette Ortiz to discuss nutrition tips during this time, suggested exercise types, the… Read More

June 11, 2020

Depression: Integrative Approaches

Depression is a natural response of the body and brain when there are biochemical imbalances occurring. These imbalances can involve… Read More

June 2, 2020

Type 2 Diabetes: Nutrition & Environmental Factors

To start out, it should be noted that research has been constantly connecting all chronic health conditions with a link… Read More

May 29, 2020

Mitochondrial Dysfunction & The Nervous System

The mitochondria is the “powerhouse of the cell”. It obtained this nickname by being the creator of ATP, or the… Read More

May 27, 2020

The Importance Of Feeding Our Genes

Improving overall well-being goes further than eating vegetables and exercising regularly. It involves understanding the body down to the cellular… Read More

May 22, 2020

Neurotransmitters: What Are They & Why Are They Important?

What Is a Neurotransmitter? A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that regulates physical processes. Neurotransmitters are responsible for movement, pain,… Read More

May 21, 2020

Functional Wellness: Genetics & Methylation Dysfunction

Genetics play a large role in the onset of diseases and human physiology. One thing we know now more than… Read More

May 19, 2020

Breast Cancer Biomarkers & Natural Strategies

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer continue to use dietary supplements throughout their treatments and for… Read More

May 11, 2020

Advanced Diagnostics: Breaking Down Results

Biomarkers are one of the essential ways practitioners are able to assess the flora residing in the gastrointestinal tract. Although… Read More

May 7, 2020

Clostridia: A Bacteria That Impacts Your Mental Health

Throughout the past 10 years, the evidence is coming to light showing that there is a link and relation to… Read More

May 6, 2020

Organic Acids Testing

Organic Acids are a chemical compound excreted in the urine. Many organic acids result from the metabolic pathways our bodies… Read More

May 5, 2020

Pathogens: What Are They?

We have been led to believe that pathogens have been eradicated in humans. However, that is not the case. There… Read More

May 5, 2020