Dr. Alex Vasquez, DC, ND, DO, FACN
A fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN), in addition to being Board Certified by both the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American Academy of Osteopathy.
Dr. Alex Vasquez is a prestigious clinician-scholar and the founding Program Director of the world’s first university-accredited graduate program in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, setting him aside as an international expert on medicine and nutrition with exceptional intellectual rigor. His career has earned him multiple awards due to his dedication to academic standards.
Dr. Vasquez is an esteemed scholar, having earned three doctoral degrees from highly-approved American institutions - the University of Western States (Doctor of Chiropractic, 1996), Bastyr University (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, 1999), and the University of North Texas Health Science Center's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 2010).
With hundreds of hours dedicated to post-graduate and continuous education, Dr. Vasquez is well-versed in a wide range of subjects such as Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Basic and Advanced Disaster Life Support, Nutrition, and Functional Medicine.
To top it off; while finishing up her final year at medical school she was granted the honor of a Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Complementary and Alternative Medicine hosted by the very prestigious US National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Dr. Vasquez has established himself as a renowned expert in the fields of nutrition, functional medicine, naturopathy, osteopathy, and chiropractic by authoring numerous textbooks, articles, and scientific publications on these topics.
Books written by Dr. Alex Vasquez, DC, ND, DO, FACN
Textbook of Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine, vol. 1
After aggregating thousands of research papers, Dr. Vasquez's work is a product of his numerous years in clinical practice and teaching...
Textbook of Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine, vol. 2
After intensively exploring thousands of research publications and drawing upon years of clinical practice and teaching graduate/doctorate-level...
Brain Inflammation in Chronic Pain, Migraine and Fibromyalgia
Have you been plagued by mysterious and chronic pain ailments, such as migraine or fibromyalgia? This book will unravel the secrets of these...
Topics discussed by Dr. Alex Vasquez, DC, ND, DO, FACN
All Dr. Alex Vasquez, DC, ND, DO, FACN's TopicsTopics discussed by Dr. Alex Vasquez, DC, ND, DO, FACN in books and podcast appearances.
Inflammation
Don't inflame the situation! Inflammation is a natural process the body uses to heal itself. It is the immune system’s response to infection or injury. However, when...
Pain
Kick that pain to the curb! Pain is a big problem for many people in the world. For some, dealing with pain is something that they must do on a daily basis. Their lifestyle...
Lifestyle
Life is short, live it to the fullest! Lifestyle can be generally defined as the way in which a person or group lives. It encompasses all aspects of daily life, from the food we eat and...
Skeletal System
I can feel it in my bones! The human skeletal system is the collection of bones, joints, and other connective tissues that support and give shape to the body. It includes...
Mitochondria
Essential for the health and well-being of our cells! Mitochondria are organelles in the cells of most eukaryotic organisms. They range in size from 0.5 to 1.0 micrometers and are typically spherical or...
mTOR
Every barrier is meant to be broken... mTOR is a protein that is responsible for cell growth, proliferation, and survival. When mTOR is activated, it signals the cell to start making new...
Sleep
As human beings we sleep approximately one third of our lives. Optimize your sleep, so that when you wake up you are reenergized to take the day by storm! Sleep is a natural and necessary part of life that aids in the recovery and rejuvenation of the body. The importance of sleep cannot be stressed...
Endocrine System
Are your hormones out of whack? The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones. These hormones regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual function. The...
Immune System
Boost your immune system! The immune system is the body's natural defense against infection and disease. It is made up of a variety of cells, proteins, and organs that work...
Allergies
Get yourself tested today! Allergies occur when your body comes into contact with a substance that it considers harmful. The immune system response to this “invader” is to...
High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
Keep calm, you want to control your blood pressure... Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is higher than it...
Diabetes
Monitor your diabetes! Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough...