Dr Doris

11/18/2025

So, through my Jade Orchid Wellness facebook thread I have announced that I am closing the PHYSICAL practice. While this may be disturbing, my practice is not closed off to the public. I will be focusing more on functional health.
This is not to say that I do not take great pleasure in chiropractic and acupuncture. I do very much still love the arts of the two healing methods but what I am seeing from my travels is that people need answers. I can not tell you how many calls I get from family and friends about conditions not just from chiropractic but from internal disorders. I also spoken to patients and strangers about their health. People are scared. People are working more than in the past. Anxiety is high. Depression is high. There are outbreaks of whooping cough, flu, and RSV. People are moving less. More ingredients are being added to our foods and more pesticides. We are being fed information through social media in which we must question. Let's all get healthier and stronger- together.

📢 Important Announcement

We would like to inform our community that our physical location at 309 S Main Street will be closing on November 29th, 2025. We are sincerely grateful for the trust and support you have shown us throughout the years.

Although our physical office is closing, telehealth encounters will continue to be available, allowing us to support you remotely. ( We are in current talks to treat patients locally out of another office. We will keep you posted.)

If you have any questions or need assistance during this transition, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being part of our journey.

10/29/2025

Let's start talking about some of the homeopathic drugs I have in my house. ( I get asked about this from time to time from family.) First off- most popular one I would say is Arnica. Arnica Montana, also called Leopard's or wolf's bane, is quite a pretty flower. Image that pretty flower getting beaten to a pulp and then being diluted out until hardly any is left. Yup- that is homeopathy. They are little white tablets that go under the tongue to relieve dull, bruising pain.

10/23/2025

Since school, I have always been facinated with mitochondria.

We are made of multiple cells. Within our cells, there are little "organs" that do their job to help our cells and organs do their assigned job. They are called, "organelles" which means little organs. The mitochondria's job is a heater. They produce energy so that each cell, tissue, organ, system can do their jobs. Since the 21st century emerged there has been more and more research about these little energy generators. One of them being that they have the same genetic codes as your maternal line and if mapped out can determine your time on this earth! Again, I am highly invested in the studies they conclude about the mitochondria. Here is some info about their ability and how it declines over the decades.

Your mitochondria help set the tone of your immune response
When a respiratory virus hits, immune cells shift mitochondrial pathways like the citric acid cycle, fatty acid oxidation, and OXPHOS to power defense. Mitochondrial ROS also signal NF-κB, antiviral inflammasomes, and type I interferons. Afterward, you need enough antioxidant capacity to calm things down.

What influences mitochondrial and antioxidant status?
• Nutrition and key enzyme cofactors
• Age-related changes in efficiency
• Ongoing inflammation or allergies
• Environmental toxicants (metals, chemicals)
• Chronic psychological stress

If you want a biochemical snapshot, dried urine Organic Acids testing can highlight where support may help mitochondrial efficiency and immune resilience.

We have something new coming related to metabolic health and toxin insights. Use code “toxic” for exclusive details.

10/22/2025

Internist work begins when you first see the patient. How do they talk. How are they walking into the office. When I shake their hand, I am gathering hand strength. I am (low key) looking at their nails. I am looking at the skin on the hand. I am gathering information on everything. The examination begins as soon as you walk into the office. They can either give us clues into the patient. Once performing physical examinations we can deduct what lab work needs to be ordered. Just running through my mind.

10/18/2025

Confession time! I have HORRIBLE testing anxiety. I went to school and would sweat through my clothes, tremors in my hands, stuttering, stumbling over words, and the peak of it all- hyperventilation. I never realized how terrible I was until this weekend when I performed my practical for my diplomat. I was still stumbling over words even after the exam was over.
Obviously, it didn't stop me because I am a chiropractic physician with certifications in acupuncture, a certified medical examiner, and studies in Naturopathic Medicine. ( I went all the way until right before clinic before withdrawing.)
My message is this: Don't let disabilities stop you. You are only in your own way.
Signed, Doris Fregoso, DC (upcoming DABCI and ND)

10/17/2025

I have been MIA as I have been going through my notes, files, and histories for testing. Yes, I am testing so all operations have been silenced until after the test. But, I have to talk about some of the spices in our foods and how they actually CAN help you. Saffron- I always knew it was an anti-oxidant and an anti-inflammatory spice. But, there are studies that display that it can help with depression? The article posted is for educational purposes and it doesn't even speak about saffron and to not be used when taking SSRI's. Here is a basic article: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saffron

10/03/2025

THIS!!! Please remove the cancer items. Please!

This October, let’s stand with brands that truly support the fight against breast cancer by NOT having carcinogens in their products, instead of those who .

🎀Don’t be fooled by pink ribbons slapped on products just to boost sales, while still selling the very chemicals that contribute to cancer.

❌Avoid toxins known to cause breast cancer in ultra processed foods and beauty products such as

-Parabens
-Fragrance
-Phthalates
-BHT
-BHA
-Toluene
-Triclosan
-Artificial dyes

✅Stick to

-Organic foods
-Personal care products with natural ingredients you can actually pronounce

Follow Moms Across America & Moms Across America Movement

🇺🇸 Moms Across America is an independent nonprofit powered by your donations. Support our mission to create a healthier nation by removing toxins from our food supply with a monthly donation:

https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/monthly_donation

10/03/2025

Take care of your gut!

Colon cancer is increasing among people under 55, and new research points to a surprising culprit: a bacterial toxin called colibactin that damages DNA. Scientists analyzing nearly 1,000 cancer genomes worldwide found that colibactin-related mutations are 3.3 times more common in patients under 40 than in those over 70. Alarmingly, these mutations often appear within the first decade of life, suggesting that some children may unknowingly begin a path toward cancer decades before symptoms arise.
Colibactin is produced by certain E. coli strains living in the gut. Experts believe modern lifestyle factors—such as antibiotics, processed foods, reduced breastfeeding, C-sections, and group childcare—may help these harmful bacteria settle in early. While exact causes are still being studied, this discovery is a major breakthrough in understanding why colon cancer is rising in younger populations.
Researchers are now developing stool tests to detect these DNA mutations early and exploring probiotics to remove colibactin-producing bacteria from the gut. Focusing on childhood gut health could transform cancer prevention strategies and provide a chance to intervene long before traditional screening begins.
This finding highlights the critical connection between gut microbiome and long-term health, showing that maintaining a healthy gut from an early age may be a key step in preventing serious diseases like colon cancer.

09/25/2025

Functional Medicine is NOT just throwing some supplements to the wind. It is finding the ROOT CAUSE of the problem. We work so much on stress and distraction that we may think we have one problem-but it is more like 4-5 issues. I have seen people who didn't realize that their stomachs were bloated, they are gassy in the evening hours, and they have brain fog. Which is why we do functional medicine consultations. Let's chat!

09/23/2025

It is the end of September which I will be discussing more about CHIROPRACTIC!!! I love October because it is Chiropractic Awareness Month. Let's begin teaching more about the benefits of Chiropractic and how it helps the quality of life.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic.” The campaign will raise awareness of how taking a non-drug approach to pain initially may help you to avoid riskier treatments later. Look for more information about chiropractic and musculoskeletal health at HandsDownBetter.org the conversation on social media this October using . Read the full release in the ACA Newsroom here: https://buff.ly/fSvZBjc

09/12/2025

I always talk about eating healthy well, here is your chance. I see two types of salad with a strawberry vinaigrette dressing or balsamic vinegar. Grapes for a snack. Eat to live.

Why eat in season?

Because nature knows what it’s doing
When you choose seasonal produce, you’re getting:
More nutrients – Foods grown and picked in their natural season are fresher and more nutrient-dense.

Lower cost – Abundance = affordability. Seasonal fruits + veggies are often cheaper because they don’t need long storage or shipping.

Better flavor – Ever noticed how a tomato in September tastes nothing like one in February? That’s the power of in-season eating.

Eating with the seasons isn’t about perfection, it’s about reconnecting to what your body actually needs right now. In fall, nature gives us grounding root veggies and cozy squashes. In summer, hydrating fruits and crisp greens. It’s built-in nourishment.

👉 Save this as a reminder next time you’re grocery shopping!

09/12/2025

A few days ago, I saw a case that I have never seen before in all my 15 years of being a chiropractor. I saw the MRI report of the head of a person who had Empty Sella Syndrome or ESS. I once again found another contraindication of a cervical adjustment.
( SN: It appears that they are missing a pituitary gland in their head. The Pituitary Gland is one of the master stations for precursor hormones that control the adrenals, s*x glands, and thyroid.) One of the biggest symptoms- headaches.

Empty sella syndrome is when your pituitary gland flattens due to issues with the sella turcica, a bony structure that surrounds your pituitary.