https://youtu.be/p21fa-2ig5o?t=963 Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how implementing different strategies for patients to incorporate exercise in their health and wellness journey in this 2-part series. Many factors and lifestyle habits tend to take over our daily lives, leading to chronic disorders that can impact our bodies and cause many unwanted symptoms. In this presentation, we will look at different strategies… Read More
Flexibility is the ability of a joint/s to move through an unrestricted range of motion. To maintain joint health, the cartilage and structures within the joint need a constant supply of blood, nutrients, and synovial fluid to move through a full range of motion. The range of motion is influenced by the mobility of the soft tissues that surround the… Read More
https://youtu.be/p21fa-2ig5o Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how to implement exercise as part of your daily routine. Many factors and lifestyle habits tend to take over our daily lives, and in this 2-part series, we will look at how to implement exercise in a clinical setting. Part 2 will continue the presentation. We mention our patients to certified medical providers that… Read More
Field hockey is one of the world's oldest team sports, dating back to the classical Greek era. It also is recognized as one of the oldest college sports in America. It is a game where teams composed of 11 players, including one goalkeeper, come together on a field and use hockey sticks to drive a ball into a net to… Read More
https://youtu.be/kmMICk6NjHo?t=2253 Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how Lyme disease can cause referred pain to the body in this 3-part series. Many environmental factors can cause numerous issues in the body that can lead to overlapping risk profile symptoms in the muscles and joints. In today's presentation, we examine the different treatment protocols for Lyme disease. Part 1 looks at the body's genes… Read More
The body has around 1,000 ligaments that connect bones and joints. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that support joint mobility and stabilize the muscles and bones. An injury to one or more ligaments can cause inflammation, swelling, discomfort, and instability. The PCL refers to the posterior cruciate ligament that runs along the back of the knee joint. This ligament… Read More
https://youtu.be/kmMICk6NjHo?t=691 Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how different infections are associated with Lyme disease in this 3-part series. Many environmental factors often play a role in our health and wellness and can lead to overlapping risk profiles that can cause pain-like issues in the body. In today's presentation, we examine how Lyme disease affects the body and how it correlates… Read More
As individuals try to avoid sugar as best as possible, alternative sweeteners are becoming more popular. A new addition is monk fruit sweetener, also called monk fruit extract. Monk fruit is a small, round fruit native to southern China. Unlike some chemically based sugar alternatives, monk fruit extract is considered natural. The sweetener has been around for decades but has… Read More
https://youtu.be/kmMICk6NjHo Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how chronic infections are associated with Lyme disease in this 3-part series. Many environmental factors often play a role in our health and wellness. In today's presentation, we look at genes and how to answer the right questions. Part 12 looked at what Lyme disease does to the body. Part 3 looks at treatment… Read More
Nerve irritation occurs when the nerves exiting the spine become irritated and sensitized. Also known as nerve gliding restriction, it is a condition whereby a nerve becomes irritated by inflamed swelling of structures close to the nerve, such as joints, ligaments, muscles, or discs, that have sustained an accumulative strain which results in swelling and inflammation. A thorough chiropractic assessment… Read More
https://youtu.be/KycSD7EzmpM?t=1042 Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how to find the right diet for cardiometabolic syndrome in this 2-part series. Many environmental factors often play a role in our health and wellness. In today's presentation, we continue discussing how genes play with the cardiometabolic diet. Part 1 looked at how every body type is different and how the cardiometabolic diet plays its role.… Read More
Sciatica can range from mild to severe. Most individuals are familiar with severe cases because of the intense shooting throbbing pain. On the other hand, mild cases can present with little to no discomfort or pain but involve tingling, pins and needles, electrical buzzing, and numbing sensations. This can make individuals think there is nothing wrong and their foot just… Read More
https://youtu.be/KycSD7EzmpM Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how to find the best diet approach to hypertension and cardiometabolic risk factors in this 2-part series. Many factors often play a role in our health and wellness. In today's presentation, we will look at how a cardiometabolic diet is personalized for every body type and how genes play with the cardiometabolic diet. Part… Read More
High Blood Pressure and Physical Activity: Blood pressure flows throughout the body to meet metabolic demands. During periods of physiological stress like physical activity, exercise, or feeling overwhelmed, blood pressure can increase for a short period but is not considered dangerous or unhealthy. However, when an individual's baseline resting blood pressure readings stay high, the risk of developing serious health… Read More
https://youtu.be/HUZnSwSeX1Q?t=1180 Introduction Dr. Jimenez, D.C., presents how chronic metabolic connections like inflammation and insulin resistance are causing a chain reaction in the body in this 2-part series. Many factors often play a role in our health and wellness. In today's presentation, we will continue on how these chronic metabolic diseases affect the vital organs and organ systems. It can lead… Read More