https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5ZqHVI46c Dr. Alex Jimenez, a chiropractor in El Paso, TX, and Dr. Mario Ruja, a chiropractor in El Paso, TX, discuss chiropractic care and sciatica or sciatic nerve pain. Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is a collection of symptoms, rather than a single type of injury or underlying condition, that includes several common symptoms, such as pain, discomfort, tingling and… Read More
There is a variety of astragalus that are native to Northeast Asia, and its roots need to be dried and powdered to be transformed to be consumed as a capsule or as a tea. Read More
Knee pain chiropractic: Around 40 percent of running injuries are knee injuries. They fall under a general term of runner’s knee. This includes chondromalacia patellae also referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFMS). Other knee injuries include iliotibial band syndrome and plica syndrome. Rest and ice are common therapies, but when that doesn’t work or when pain and mobility issues… Read More
If there is one thing we are learning more and more about, it is that everything can be related back to inflammation and what we put inside our bodies. Read More
The most common type of arthritis in children and adolescents is Juvenile idiopathic arthritis aka (JIA) a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects kids 16 years and younger. It is a rare condition, that affects around 1 in every 1,000 children. It can cause joint pain and stiffness throughout the body, especially the facet joints/spinal joints. Types of Arthritis that Fall… Read More
Yoga has gained popularity because of its ability to reduce back pain, relax tight muscles, relieve stress and exercise in a safe calm environment. Developed thousands of years ago, the practice of breathing, posing and stretching offers a variety of important health benefits. As a chiropractor, I’m often asked about the practice of yoga. Those with back pain or have… Read More
Today we’re dealing with various forms of stress, and viruses that can compromise our immune systems. Chiropractic medicine focuses on helping individuals overcome these stressors to maintain a healthy and balanced life. Besides chiropractic adjustments, healthy life choices, that include diet are essential to living at an optimal level. Here are three nutritional tips that will help boost the immune… Read More
Understanding chronic pain and its alleviation requires an understanding of the anatomy of the nervous system. The nerves of the body are the carriers for the nervous system, as it sends messages to and from the brain. It is quite a complex system. The central nervous system consists of the spinal cord and the brain. The peripheral nervous system branches… Read More
Bifidobacteria is an indigenous genus species that are an abundance of this bacterial species that lie in the gut, and their numbers, as well as their species, can be altered with age. Bifidobacteria is prominently dominated in the intestines. Read More
A healthy lifestyle combined with exercise creates toned muscles that protect the body/spine and improve blood circulation. Chiropractic is designed to bring pain relief, realign the spine, and restore the body to its natural balance through treatment and a strengthening program. Spinal Blood Supply The vascular system's function is to nourish every cell in the body. This includes the: Vertebral column… Read More
Today, there can be a lot of confusion when it comes to diet. The information received can be contradicting, confusing, and leave individuals feeling lost. Read More
This supplement is a powerhouse when it is consumed and can fight off pathogenic bacteria that can harm not only the body but also cause intestinal permeability to the gut, thus creating leaky gut. Read More
Fender benders/automobile accidents are the number one cause of spinal cord injuries. Auto accidents have accounted for more than a third of all reported cases of spine injuries. On average, individuals drive 30-40 miles every day. We love our cars, and we love to drive. Nothing throws us out of our normal world faster than a fender bender. Auto accidents… Read More
The ketogenic diet also referred to as the keto diet, is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that has been demonstrated to have a variety of health benefits, especially for people with metabolic syndrome. Several research studies found that the ketogenic diet can help promote weight loss and improve overall wellness. Researchers also found that the keto diet may even be beneficial… Read More
Individuals can develop a herniated, slipped or bulging disc in the neck or back. Too much stress on the disc/s whether from poor posture, being overweight, injury, aging, and an unhealthy lifestyle can increase the risk for disc problems. Herniation can be caused by a combination of factors or physical injury. Several common questions about disc problems are answered. Can… Read More
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