Ever wonder what goes through your chiropractors head when treating your moderate back pain? Using a patient as an example, Dr. Jimenez shares his thought process through the treatment of a patient with moderate low back pain. All the way through the first appointment through to the recovery process. Patient's Background Louis is a 47-year-old programmer who plays tennis regularly,… Read More
The human brain is made up of approximately billions of small cells which utilize electrical impulses and chemical signals to communicate with one another and other parts of the human body. These are known as neurons. When neurons stop functioning properly, it can cause a variety of brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and even depression. Researchers developed… Read More
Mostly everyone in the world has a gluten allergy or gluten sensitivity when they consume food. When it comes to food that has the gluten compound, most people read the labels on the products that contain it and have cut the compound out of their diets completely. However, did you know that different foods and products have hidden gluten in… Read More
Sleep and weight are like a double edge sword. Less sleep will cause you to gain weight and gaining weight will cause you to sleep less. Since everyone wants to get a better night sleep, we need to cut those tight bonds so that our overall health and mental state to improve. Less Sleep= More Weight With our busy fast-paced… Read More
The microbiome is a crucial part of the body and how effectively it functions. The microbiome plays a significant role in the immune system, the digestion of food, how the body metabolizes drugs, detoxification, vitamin production, as well as protection from foreign innovators. However, just like many other parts of the human body, it is greatly influenced by stress, environmental… Read More
Now and days, mostly everyone has a gluten sensitivity or a gluten allergen in their bodies. This could happen to anyone whenever they are eating gluten-contained food or products and suddenly feel unwell or their gut acts differently throughout the day. Or they actually get tested by their physicians and realizes that they have celiac disease. In the last article… Read More
Ah… the bathroom, nature’s thinking room. The one place where we create many thoughts that turn into ideas, a place to read, and the place where we want peace. Known as many different names, the bathroom is the one place where we flush out our systems after consuming quantities of food. However, did you know that the bile inside your… Read More
One of the most recognized running injuries is runner’s knee. However, runner’s knee is not an injury but a result of different injuries. Running can hurt when improper mechanics, inadequate shoes, and cheap over the counter insoles are being used. It can lead to: Plantar fasciitis Achilles tendonitis Medial tibial stress syndrome Metatarsalgia Runner’s knee Runner’s knee is not… Read More
According to research studies, transcranial infrared laser stimulation, as well as other types of transcranial lasers, utilized on frontal cortex functions can improve sustained attention and working memory, among other brain functions. Transcranial laser stimulation with low-power density (mW/cm2) and high-energy density (J/cm2) monochromatic light in the near-infrared wavelengths regulates and maintains brain functions and may promote neurotherapeutic effects in… Read More
Ever wondered why you feel sluggish from a long day? Or feel sick to the stomach when you ate something bad or overindulged on your favorite food? Could it be that your gut is showing signs of stress and discomfort due to certain habits that you may encounter and didn’t even know about it? In our previous article, we talked… Read More
Central nervous system, or CNS, infections can be life-threatening if they are not diagnosed and treated early. Because CNS infections are non-specific, determining an accurate diagnosis can be challenging. The nucleic acid in vitro amplification-based molecular methods are starting to be utilized for routine microbial diagnosis. These molecular methods have improved beyond conventional diagnostic techniques with increased sensitivity and specificity.… Read More
Do you have symptoms of back pain, headaches, or stress? Pain medications work for only so long and don't fix the problem. Visiting a chiropractor may help some or all of your symptoms. A chiropractic adjustment means that a chiropractor physically adjusts the vertebrae in the spine. This procedure creates positive effects without the stress or invasiveness of surgery. … Read More
The most important thing about summer is the food. Hotdogs and burgers on the grill and the seasonal fruits and vegetables that are ripe for the picking. As much as we love the summer sun, it is still dangerous and can be harmful to our skin. We still put on sun cream, wear hats, and wear sun-protective clothing, but, did… Read More
The central nervous system, or CNS, plays a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of infection. The CNS is regulated by the blood-brain barrier or BBB, however, it can still be exposed to a microbial invasion from a contiguous focus, hematogenous dissemination, or intraneural passage of organisms. A variety of environmental or commensal bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, or parasites can enter… Read More
Everyone in the world wants healthy skin. We see it advertised on television with lotions and vitamin supplements. When we exercise and change our eating habits, we see our skin getting firmer with the foods we consume. However, whenever we are stressed, anxious, consuming junk food, or staying out in the sun too long, our skin takes a huge toll… Read More