5 Top Conditions That Shorten Lives and are Preventable
More bad news for plus-sized Americans: Obesity is the leading cause of preventable life-years lost in the nation,…
Do Sit-Stand Desks Help Burn Calories Without Causing Back Pain?
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez takes a look at sit/stand desks to see if they help with back pain and…
Popular Health Fads May Not Actually be Healthy
Juicing may be a popular health fad, but evidence suggests it could actually be detrimental to a good diet. The…
Why Am I Hungry? Bizarre Things Stoking Your Hunger
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez & Athletic Fitness Trainer Daniel Alvarado take a look at why people…
Forget Your BMI & Focus On This Measurement Instead
When it comes to determining whether a person is overweight, body mass index (BMI) is the most widely used measure…
How Healthcare Specialists Diagnose Sciatica
Call your spine specialist in case you feel you may have developed sciatica. (Should you not already have a…
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El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines scoliosis.
We all have curves in our backs, but scoliosis…
Love Chocolate? Blame Your Genes: Study
Your tendency to indulge in chocolate, go heavy on salt, or eat veggies may be tied to certain gene variants, a new…
Experimental Arthritis Drug Kevzara Approved
A European Medicines Agency panel said on Friday it recommended granting marketing approval to Sanofi and…
Eating Fruits & Vegetables Can Protect Against COPD
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for everyone -- and may even help current and former smokers avoid…
Is applying ice the best option for individuals who experience an acute back strain injury?
Temperature Treatment
Ice temperature treatment, also known as cryotherapy or cold therapy, is a treatment that uses freezing temperatures to reduce pain…
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Exploring the Vital Nutrients for Optimal Body Function
Individuals don't have to memorize or overthink every vitamin, mineral, or macronutrient. Can having a basic understanding of the…
Obesity Pressure and Herniated Discs
While some disc herniations don't cause symptoms, individuals who are overweight with a herniated disc may experience obesity…
Exploring the Benefits of the Potato Diet for Weight Loss
Can the short-term potato diet be a solution for individuals trying to lose weight?
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How Yoga Can Improve Brain Function and Reduce Stress
Can individuals improve their brain function by incorporating yoga as part of their routine to reduce stress and improve mental…
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Running Can Be Socially Contagious: Study
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Proper Serving of Fruits and Vegetables for Longevity
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Chiropractic Patients Recover Faster & Spend Less
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines patients that go through chiropractic vs. traditional medical care.
Because back pain is such a common problem, a group of Canadian researchers recently investigated the role that the…
Garlic For Back Pain: Does It Work?
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez investigates if garlic works for back pain.
Test It Out yourself! Spaghetti, Oil & Garlic.
In my never-ending quest to learn everything I can about the best way to reduce back pain, I conduct…
Physical Education is Much More than Simple Fitness
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El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at yoga for back pain.
Yoga increases strength and flexibility, but some find it to be a spiritual experience that brings serenity and delight.
I attended my first yoga class after I was 21…
Always Hungry? This One Ingredient May Be to Blame
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El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez investigates sugar, acidity and inflammation.
A study late last year, which appeared in JAMA Internal Medicine, presented a damning declaration hardly surprisingly to anyone remotely tuned in to…
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