Muscle Memory Back Pain, Sciatica, and Chiropractic
The lower back core muscles initiate and control movement and posture. Total body movements start at the pelvis and…
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Tissues Of The Body
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The human body is composed of many tissues. Each organ in the body can be broken down into tissues.…
DNA Mind: Neurodegenerative Disease
The human brain is extremely complex. Although responsible for many of our body’s capabilities, it has been…
Mitochondrial Dysfunction & The Nervous System
The mitochondria is the “powerhouse of the cell”. It obtained this nickname by being the creator of ATP, or the…
Protein Folding and Neurological Disease
We often think of proteins are nutrients found in the food we eat and the main component of muscles, however,…
What is Mitochondrial Disease?
Mitochondria are the "energy factory" of the human body. Several thousand mitochondria can be found in nearly every…
What is Cerebral Perfusion Pressure?
Cerebral perfusion pressure, or CPP, is the net pressure gradient which carries oxygen to brain tissue. It is…
What is the Role of Glial Cells?
You have probably heard about the "gray matter" of the brain which is made up of cells known as neurons, however, a…
Understanding the Structure and Function of a Neuron
In humans, the nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central…
How the Nervous System Processes Chronic Pain
How does your brain know when you are experiencing pain? How does it know the difference between the soft touch…
Having and maintaining flexibility in the joints depends on the connective tissues surrounding the muscles. Proper lubrication in the connective tissues enables the fibers to slide over one another easily. Naturally occurring proteins collagen and…
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Why Magnesium Is Important For Blood Pressure? (Part 2)
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Many athletes that do an intense workout will start losing their water…
Why Is Magnesium Important? (Part 1)
Introduction
The cardiovascular system allows oxygen-rich blood and other enzymes to…
Leg Adjustments: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic
The legs are important for standing and motion. Various problems can affect any part, including the bones, tendons, joints, blood…
What Are The Benefits Of Potassium?
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As more and more people start to keep track of their health, many often…
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Trapped Sciatic Nerve In or Around Hamstrings: Chiropractic Health
Hamstring syndrome is a condition where the sciatic nerve gets pinched between the hamstring muscles and the pelvic bone or by the tissue bands that connect the hamstring muscles causing compression on and around the nerve. It is seen in…
Dr. Alex Jimenez Presents: How Hypertension Is Explained (Part 2)
Introduction
Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how hypertension affects the human body and how to find ways to manage the symptoms associated with hypertension affecting many individuals in this…
Weakened Immune System and Sickness: EP Wellness Doctor
There are various reasons for getting sick, but stress is one of the most common. Stress from family, work, school, traveling, etc., wreaks havoc on the body and mind. Working odd or different hours and staying up late disrupts routines and…
Dr. Alex Jimenez Presents: How Hypertension Is Explained
Introduction
Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how hypertension affects the human body and some causes that can increase hypertension in many individuals in this 2-part series. We refer our patients to…
Slouching Causes: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic
Unhealthy posture and slouching incorrectly position the body unnaturally, adding chronic strain on the muscles and ligaments. For example, when sitting or standing at a workstation, individuals start to relax by slumping forward because it…
Dr. Alex Jimenez Presents: The Effects Of Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemicals
Introduction
Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how anti-inflammatory phytochemicals can reduce inflammation and treat other chronic conditions that inflammation is correlated with. We dive into…
Iliopsoas Muscle Injury: EP Wellness Doctor Rx
The iliopsoas muscle is a primary hip flexor that assists in the femur's external rotation and maintains the hip joint's strength and integrity. It also helps to stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis. Athletes often overuse these muscles…
Over Rotated Vertebrae: EP Wellness Functional Clinic
It is a common scenario, whether sitting or standing, when we need to bend down or forward, and suddenly there is a sharp sting on one side of the low back. The sensation can cause the knees to buckle. So we stand up slowly to assess the…
Trail Mix Health: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic
Trail mix is a favorite snack for many individuals. A typical mix combines granola, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, cereals, and pretzels. The mix was originally developed as a portable snack/meal for hikers that was lightweight, could be stored…
Spinal Lymphatic Detox: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine
Chiropractic care has a powerful therapeutic effect on the body's systems. This includes the nervous, muscular, skeletal, and lymphatic. The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system. It circulates lymph, a fluid comprised of white…
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