Abstract Welcome to this in-depth exploration of thyroid health. In my years of clinical practice, I have seen countless individuals who, despite being on thyroid medication and having "normal" lab results, continue to suffer from the debilitating symptoms of hypothyroidism. My name is Dr. Alex Jimenez, and with my background in both chiropractic and functional medicine, my goal is to bridge the gap between conventional understanding and the intricate physiological realities of the human body. This educational post delves into a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of thyroid health: the paramount importance of Free T3 (FT3) —the active, "workhorse" thyroid hormone—and its direct impact on cardiovascular health, mental well-being, chronic pain, and overall mortality. We will challenge the long-held belief that the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test is a reliable sole marker for treatment and explore the critical differences between the prohormone T4 and the ...
Integrative Hormone Care, Cardiometabolic Protection, Bone Health, and Chiropractic Integration: A First-Person Evidence-Based Guide
Abstract I'm Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST. In this educational post, I guide you through a clear, research-grounded journey on how hormones orchestrate physiology and how integrative chiropractic care amplifies outcomes. I explain the differences between bioidentical estradiol and synthetic estrogens, and between micronized progesterone and progestins, while detailing the cardiometabolic impact of oral versus transdermal estrogen. I clarify modern evidence around testosterone therapy in men and women, the androgen receptor saturation model in prostate health, and the role of hormones in cognition, pain, bone remodeling, and metabolic resilience. You'll see how I build protocols in practice using modern, evidence-based methods; why the molecule and route matter (e.g., transdermal 17β-estradiol, oral micronized progesterone); how and why I use patient-centered monitoring; and where integrative chiropractic care fits to optimize autonomic balance...
