Chocolate is comfort food. When stressed out, frustrated it makes you feel better, and when things are great, it can make them even better. However, there is a difference between the chocolate bar candies on the store shelves and healthy chocolate. Unhealthy chocolate is full of sugar and fat that can cause health problems like acne, obesity, high blood pressure,… Read More
The classification criteria for fibromyalgia have changed over time, affecting its definition from a "peripheral pain-defined disease" to a "systemic symptom-based disease." Indeed, the ACR-2010 established a widespread pain index, replacing the previous 18 specified tender points. In addition, the new criteria assess the severity of three significant extra-pain symptoms of fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairments. These critical factors,… Read More
We see it on all types of athletes nowadays. They are wearing tape that looks like it's for an injury. It is for injuries, but it can also be used as a preventative measure to avoid injuries. It is known as Kinesiology, Kinesio, KT, and elastic tape. It reduces swelling, increases mobility, and expedites recovery. It can be beneficial with… Read More
Posture exercises: It is easy to get into the bad habit of poor/improper posture, especially at work where an individual gets into a groove and continues without thinking about their posture. Not until discomfort and pain begin to present do individuals start thinking about what is causing the issues. This usually includes: Back pain Shoulder pain Neck pain Tight/Compressed spine… Read More
Herniated discs, although common, can be challenging to treat depending on the size. Over 3mm is considered a large herniated disc. However, it can progressively get more extensive, and this can cause severe side effects. The size can make the disc slip out of place and start compressing on surrounding nerves, leading to muscle weakness and nerve damage. X-Ray and… Read More
Calf pain is common in individuals that are on their feet for long periods. This could be standing, walking, as part of a job or jogging, and running. In most cases, calf soreness and/or pain result from repetitive/overuse strain/injury/tear of the calf muscles. Pain along with stiffness presents with physical activity, exercise, movement. Chiropractic treatment and Active Release can help… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_VpI5exB1E On today’s podcast Dr. Jimenez DC, health coaches Adriana Caceres and Faith Arciniaga, and nutritionist Ana Paola Rodríguez will discuss how the intracellular Body Water affects our fitness health. -We talk about body composition and factors like intracellular water, extracellular water. fitness score and total body water. -How does cell integrity affects fitness score and health. -We talk about… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb9B7TPKvO0 For an appointment please call: 915-412-6790 Fill your evaluation form online: https://dralexjimenez.livingmatrix.com/self_register_patients/new - If you have enjoyed this video and/or we have helped you in any way please feel free to subscribe and share with us. Thank You & God Bless. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, ATN, IFMCP. CIFM, CCST Join our webinars! https://el-paso-tx-functional-medicine.eventbritestudio.com Additional Online Links & Resources… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdSz5hU_-Q For an appointment please call: 915-412-6790 Fill your evaluation form online: https://dralexjimenez.livingmatrix.com/self_register_patients/new - If you have enjoyed this video and/or we have helped you in any way please feel free to subscribe and share with us. Thank You & God Bless. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, ATN, IFMCP. CIFM, CCST Join our webinars! https://el-paso-tx-functional-medicine.eventbritestudio.com Additional Online Links & Resources… Read More
Chiropractic medicine is used as a standard musculoskeletal injury/strain treatment and for rehabilitation. Chiropractic helps with: Different types of back pain Headaches Neck pain Shoulder pain Arm pain Hand pain Leg pain Foot pain Spine and nervous system health are essential for a properly functioning body and overall health. There are significant benefits of chiropractic care that can improve an… Read More
Chiropractic medicine specializes in the musculoskeletal system. It treats the whole body because if one area of the body is inflamed, swollen, out of place, or damaged, it affects other areas. Chiropractic's goals are to bring the body back into balance and get it functioning at an optimal level. Achieving overall health and wellness requires an individual's body to be… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5KFmUfHB24 For an appointment please call: 915-412-6790 Fill your evaluation form online: https://dralexjimenez.livingmatrix.com/self_register_patients/new - If you have enjoyed this video and/or we have helped you in any way please feel free to subscribe and share with us. Thank You & God Bless. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, ATN, IFMCP. CIFM, CCST Join our webinars! https://el-paso-tx-functional-medicine.eventbritestudio.com Additional Online Links & Resources… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRC5-GsWVtY On today’s podcast Dr. Jimenez DC, health coaches Adriana Caceres and Faith Arciniaga, and nutritionist Ana Paola Rodríguez will discuss the steps to acquire a stool collection for Genova’s Gi FX. What do you need to collect your stool samples? How to fill the collection labels. Why do we need to prepare for a stool test? What are the… Read More
Most if not all of us have probably used heat and/or ice on a sprain, strain, or sore area of the body. Having a pinched nerve, however, has a different feeling than a sprain or strain. Chiropractic treatment for a pinched nerve is recommended, but if the pain isn’t too bad, then home care can work. Which is better for… Read More
Managing rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing balancing act. Flare-ups can still present despite following the rheumatologist's lifestyle instructions, proper medication use, and a well-maintained RA plan. Monitoring daily activities can help minimize the chances of experiencing episodes. Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-Ups A rheumatoid arthritis flare-up is a short-term escalation of arthritis symptoms. A flare-up can go away within a day or… Read More