Losing weight can be one of the hardest things to do. It is also one of the best things anyone can do to get rid of back pain and optimize overall health. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight impacts the whole body, especially the spine. It is prevalent for individuals who are overweight to experience back pain. This comes from… Read More
The gut has a significant impact on the rest of the body systems. Research has shown an overlap in risk profiles when assessing the gut and its connection to the other human body systems. For example, the chronic health conditions linked to gut dysfunction are eczema, leaky gut, brain fog, headaches, inflammation, swelling, and an abundance more. The Gut… Read More
Tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages and provides optimal physical activity and cardiovascular exercise. Although it can be leisurely, it does require being light on the feet with quick, starting, stopping, turning, and twisting movements for those new to playing tennis. If back pain is present, playing can be difficult. One study showed almost… Read More
The hands are used for all kinds of tasks/chores day and night. Using the hands requires the wrists. When wrist pain presents, it can make life unbearable, causing individuals to make all kinds of awkward and unhealthy habits that can worsen and cause further injury. Chiropractic wrist and hand adjustments are recommended for this type of injury. A majority of… Read More
Our daily routine is full of processes that expose us to different chemical toxins. Somewhere around the fact that we needed to preserve the storage life of our products with preservatives and additives, we forgot about how these products would affect our health. Our lifestyle habits are a combination of what we do, what we consume (dietary and information intake),… Read More
There are different possible causes of abdominal pain and digestive problems. Sometimes a bulging disc is the cause. A bulging disc that is causing abdominal pain is rare but possible. When this happens, it’s usually a herniated disc in the upper back, known as the thoracic spine. When the disc bulges to the side, it can cause abdominal pain. One… Read More
Women's health encompasses a multitude of factors that are carefully orchestrated by hormones. In turn, hormones can be produced by different glands and tissues, which gives them varied functions. Furthermore, production, transportation, sensitivity, and detoxification can be modulated by various factors; among them, body composition and aging play a determinant role. As the years roll, and that is something we… Read More
Studies have found that individuals who consume alcohol in moderation have lower inflammation markers than individuals who do not drink alcohol or heavy drinkers. Other studies have found that alcohol abuse can be associated with chronic back pain. Chronic back pain can lead to alcohol dependency; however, regular alcohol over-consumption can contribute to back pain. The role of alcohol when… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApRgRpH4CT4 Welcome to the last part of our newest functional Medicine presentation brought to you by Dr. Alex Jimenez, in this episode we will talk about developing skills in working up a patient using the functional medicine paradigm. Also you will be able to integrate concepts from the functional medicine matrix model that help in the recognition of clinical patterns… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofvu_tFf8wc Welcome to our newest functional Medicine presentation brought to you by Dr. Alex Jimenez, in this episode we will talk about developing skills in working up a patient using the functional medicine paradigm. Also you will be able to integrate concepts from the functional medicine matrix model that help in the recognition of clinical patterns and last you will… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfltWjuDhCs Welcome to our newest functional Medicine presentation brought to you by Dr. Alex Jimenez, in this episode we will talk about developing skills in working up a patient using the functional medicine paradigm. Also you will be able to integrate concepts from the functional medicine matrix model that help in the recognition of clinical patterns and last you will… Read More
Stretching out for everyday wear and tear. The body was designed for movement, mobility, and physicality. When discomfort, aches, and pain present in the neck, shoulders, back, and joints, it is often from a decrease of natural body movement. Many think that sitting still and resting is the best solution to alleviate the pain. While it is important to rest,… Read More
The human body is more complex than scientists understand. Constantly, new research is being conducted and published that dives deeper into the bodies of multiple systems, uncovering new thought-provoking information. As of late, a lot of research is being conducted revolving around the human gut/gastrointestinal system. Originally thought, the gut was made to store and digest food. However, now we… Read More