By Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST Read More
Subcutaneous Testosterone Injections and Androgen Physiology in Women Abstract Testosterone is often described as a male hormone, but it is also a normal and important hormone in women. Female testosterone levels are much lower than male levels, yet testosterone and other androgens still play a role in sexual health, muscle physiology, bone health, metabolism, brain signaling, and tissue maintenance. Women… Read More
By Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST Read More
Understanding and Treating Occipital Neuritis: An Integrative Approach Abstract Welcome to our educational series. I'm Dr. Alex Jimenez, and today we'll explore a common yet often misunderstood cause of debilitating headaches: occipital neuritis. This condition involves inflammation or injury to the occipital nerves, which run from the top of your spinal cord up through the scalp, causing intense, piercing pain… Read More
SubQ Testosterone for Women’s Hormone Support Abstract Testosterone is an important hormone in women's health, even though it is often associated mainly with men. Women naturally produce testosterone through the ovaries and adrenal glands, and levels generally decline with age. For carefully selected women, medically supervised testosterone therapy may help with specific symptoms, particularly hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) after… Read More
By: Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST Read More
Legal Peptide Use and Integrative Chiropractic Care: A Clear Patient Guide Abstract This article explains legal peptide use in plain language. It covers what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves, how compounding works, and why some popular peptides sit in a gray area. It also walks through the New Mexico Board of Nursing’s September 2026 frequently asked questions for… Read More
By Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST Read More
Subcutaneous Testosterone for Hormone and Muscle Health Abstract Subcutaneous testosterone injections, often called SubQ or SC testosterone injections, place testosterone into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin instead of deep inside a muscle. For properly selected patients, this route may offer a simpler way to receive injectable testosterone. Research in men shows that subcutaneous testosterone can produce testosterone levels… Read More
By Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST Read More
Evidence-Based Forehead Lesion Care With Supraorbital and Supratrochlear Nerve Blocks: Integrative Chiropractic and Medical Collaboration in El Paso Abstract: In this educational post, I walk readers through a patient-friendly, step-by-step approach to removing a forehead lesion using targeted local anesthesia via the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve blocks. I explain the anatomy, the physiologic rationale for nerve blocks, and how I… Read More
By Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST Read More
Dysplastic Nevus Excision and Integrative Skin Care Abstract In this educational post, I present a clear, step-by-step approach to excising a dysplastic nevus with moderate atypia after a prior shave biopsy, emphasizing precision techniques, anesthetic field-block strategy, and patient comfort. I explain the physiological rationale behind field blocks, intradermal and subcutaneous anesthesia, and margin selection. I also outline how we… Read More
By Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST Read More
Revolutionizing Tendon Pain Treatment: A Look at Percutaneous Tenotomy Abstract Tendon-related pain, or tendinopathy, is a common and often debilitating condition affecting millions. Traditionally, treatments have ranged from conservative therapies like rest and physical therapy to more invasive surgical options. However, a minimally invasive, FDA-approved procedure known as percutaneous tenotomy is changing the landscape of tendon care. This educational post… Read More