There are plenty of people who say that chiropractic made a significant difference in their lives, relieving pain and increasing mobility. Still, some skeptics want scientific proof that it helps with managing pain and, in many cases, eliminating it altogether. While chiropractic patient testimonies are great, included here is a collection of cold, hard, facts – scientific studies on chiropractic… Read More
Chiropractic care is a safe, natural treatment for people of all ages and senior citizens can definitely benefit from it. It is far more preferable than many other options including pharmaceuticals with their unpleasant and even harmful side effects, and surgery. Several studies have even shown that regular chiropractic treatment benefits geriatric patients and can even help keep them out… Read More
Functional Medicine Doctor Explains Men's Hormones Hello there, it’s Dr. Alex Jimenez again and welcome to part four of “Taking Control of your Healthcare”. Today, we’re going to discuss hormones. Hormones regulate most of the human body’s systems as they are recognized as the messenger molecules of the endocrine system. Hormone imbalances can cause subtle changes, however, their effects can… Read More
Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA) is defined as the analysis of resistance and reactance in the human body. Energy dissipation is called resistance (R). Energy storage is called reactance (X). Units of resistance and reactance are called ohms. Resistance and reactance taken together create impedance (Z). Fat-free mass in the human body is proportional to its resistance. Body cell mass is proportional… Read More
If you’ve been experiencing lower back pain and can’t seem to pinpoint the cause, try looking down – at your feet. What kind of shoes are you wearing? Your shoes can have a tremendous effect on your spine, causing back pain. While this is traditionally considered to be a “female issue,” some men’s shoe styles are unsafe as well. Take… Read More
El Doctor de Medicina Funcional Explica la Nutrición Cada reacción química que ocurre en el cuerpo humano requiere de enzimas y cada uno de estos procesos necesita una coenzima. Pero ¿qué son las coenzimas? Son vitaminas y minerales. Aproximadamente 37 billones, billones de reacciones químicas ocurren en el cuerpo humano cada segundo. Es por eso que una nutrición adecuada y… Read More
Can being grateful actually make you healthier? Several studies say yes. In fact, there is a great deal of evidence that shows being thankful benefits your health both physically and mentally. Researchers have found that an attitude of gratitude helps you have a stronger immune system, a healthier heart, more energy, and a happier outlook on life. The Science of… Read More
Doctor de Medicina Funcional Explica los Signos Vitales Hoy comenzaremos a analizar cómo el espectro que la medicina actualmente considera "normal" puede no ser realmente óptimo para su salud y bienestar general. Estos rangos de referencia pueden cambiar según la edad, el sexo, la actividad física y más. De hecho, si evaluáramos el peso de una persona en los Estados… Read More
Gardening is a favorite warm weather activity for many people. Unfortunately, it can often send them straight to the chiropractor with back pain and stiffness. If you enjoy your garden but your back doesn’t, take heart. An estimated 80% of the population has experienced back pain or will experience it at some point in their lifetime. It is common, but it doesn’t… Read More
El Doctor de Medicina Funcional Explica el Cuidado de Enfermos y el Cuidado de Salud Hoy analizaremos los fundamentos de la medicina funcional y cómo puede construir una relación saludable entre médico y paciente. Si visita al médico porque ha experimentado migrañas, eczema, síndrome del intestino irritable y depresión, lo más probable es que lo refieran a cuatro especialistas diferentes… Read More
Body composition analysis is becoming a standard tool that is being used by fitness experts, coaches, and healthcare professionals. In 2019 we can discard reliance on body mass index (BMI) as a means to measure health. Other than our appearance, there is a list of diseases associated with obesity. This is what's at the top of our minds. The list is long,… Read More
Every day construction workers lift, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, and climb. It’s no wonder that 25% of construction worker injuries are to the back. An estimated 1 in every 100 construction workers misses work because of a back injury with an average of seven missed work days. Many just power through the pain which isn’t healthy and can… Read More
Truide Torres desarrolló dolor de espalda durante su embarazo. Y, como resultado de su empeoramiento del dolor y la incomodidad, no pudo continuar participando y participando en sus actividades físicas regulares. Truide Torres analiza cómo encontró alivio para el dolor de espalda con el Dr. Alex Jimenez, a pesar de sus dudas iniciales sobre la atención quiropráctica durante su embarazo.… Read More
When it comes to body composition analysis and body composition testing, most tend to think about muscle mass and body fat percentages. However, today's medical BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) equipment does a lot more than that. Body fat percentages are only a small part of a body composition analysis. For body composition equipment utilizing Direct Segmental Multi Frequency-BIA technology (DSM-BIA),… Read More
Neck pain and back pain are common ailments that develop due to sports accident injuries, automobile accident injuries, and a variety of health problems. People's daily activities and their quality of life can be quite affected by these painful symptoms. Patients of Dr. Jimenez describe how their neck pain and spine pain symptoms improved after visiting Injury Medical & Chiropractic… Read More