Have you started following the ketogenic diet? Are you confused with what type of fats you should eat to achieve and maintain ketosis? In the following article, we will list the different types of essential fats which are vital in the ketogenic diet. Fats are crucial in the ketogenic diet. To promote the breaking down of fat rather than protein… Read More
Head Trauma: Skull Fractures SKULL FX: COMMON IN THE SETTINGS OF HEAD INJURIES. SKULL FX OFTEN POINT TO OTHER COMPLICATING FACTORS: INTRA-CRANIALHEMORRHAGING, CLOSED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND OTHER SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS SKULL X-RAYS ARE VIRTUALLY OBSOLETE IN EVALUATING HEAD INJURY. CT SCANNING W/O CONTRAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INITIAL STEP IN EVALUATION OF ACUTE HEAD TRAUMA. MRI HASA POOR ABILITY TO… Read More
Fats are an essential�part of the ketogenic diet since they constitute approximately 70 percent of your dietary calories. However, the type of fat you eat on the ketogenic diet is also important and there may be some confusion regarding good fats and bad fats. The following article discusses exactly what fats you need to include and what fats you must… Read More
A baker�s cyst can cause pain, swelling, and limit the mobility in the affected knee. In some cases, complications can develop, causing severe problems with the leg. The problem with this type of cyst is that even if it is drained�if the underlying cause isn�t addressed, the cyst can return. Chiropractic can be used to treat baker�s cyst and help… Read More
Once back pain begins to affect an individual's well-being, Dr. Alex Jimenez helps treat the source of the health problem to relieve the individual's symptoms. In a work environment, painful symptoms can severely restrict the quality of work of an individual. Chiropractic care can help treat a variety of health issues associated with symptoms of back pain by using spinal… Read More
Ketones serve as a source of energy for the mitochondria found inside the cells of the human body. These are an alternative fuel to sugar. Ketones are basic substances with a simple molecular structure. Ketones are natural,�or carbon-based, chemicals made up of a central carbon atom double-bonded into an oxygen atom and two carbon-containing substituents, denoted by"R". Genetic Ketone Structure… Read More
Low back pain affects millions of people each year and is the number one cause of disability worldwide. In the US, it is estimated that 31 million people experience pain in their lower back. It is prevalent and can be debilitating. As patients search for relief, they soon find that not all lumbar pain is created equal. There are many… Read More
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Research studies have estimated that approximately 595,690 Americans die from cancer every year, that's about 1,600 deaths every day, on average. Cancer is frequently treated utilizing a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Recent research studies have analyzed a variety of nutritional strategies for cancer treatment. Early research… Read More
Neck and back pain are common symptoms which can affect a person's everyday actions that are physical. Misalignments, or subluxations, may occur due to a variety of health issues, including sports injuries, auto accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and catastrophic accidents, amongst others. Chiropractic care is an effective and secure, alternative treatment option that may help treat back and neck pain. Patients… Read More
Standing on your feet for extended periods, whether it's a result of work or due to participation in physical activities and exercise, can cause a variety of health issues, including back pain. Patients discuss their symptoms as they describe how these have significantly affected their everyday lifestyles. Effective chiropractic care with Dr. Alex Jimenez has helped provide safe and effective… Read More
Ketone bodies are created by the liver and utilized as an energy source when glucose is not readily available in the human body. The two main ketone bodies are acetoacetate (AcAc) and 3-beta-hydroxybutyrate (3HB), while acetone is the third and least abundant, ketone body. Ketones are always present in the blood and their levels increase during fasting and prolonged exercise.�Ketogenesis… Read More
Most healthcare providers use x-rays as a diagnostic tool to treat a variety of patient complaints, including chiropractors. They can help doctors identify the source of a problem or if there is something more going on. X-rays can also help chiropractors determine the best course of action for treatment. To understand more, let's take a closer look at what they… Read More
An individual's everyday physical activities can be affected when confronted with debilitating symptoms. Patients clarify how their different injuries and conditions shifted their quality of life, interrupting their daily tasks. Dr. Alex Jimenez has helped provide patients with the pain relief they deserve for their particular health problems. The patients describe the improvements they have experienced through chiropractic care, recommending… Read More
Wrist & Hand Trauma Distal Radius & Ulnar Fractures (Colles, Smith's, Barton's, Chauffeur's, DiePunch)- complicated by 50% ulnar styloid Fx, TFC path, DRUJ dislocation, scapholunate lig dissociation, lunate/perilunate dislocation ) Carpal bones Fracture & dislocations (scaphoid, triquetrum, hamate Fx &Lunate/perilunate dislocation) Ligaments dissociation (Scapholunate dissociation, Lunotriquetral instability) Metacarpal & Phalangeal fractures (Bennett, Rolando, Game keeperFx/Stener lesion, Boxer Fx) Pediatric wrist… Read More
Ketosis is a natural procedure the human body goes through on a regular basis. This method provides the cells with energy from ketones if sugar isn't readily available. A moderate degree of ketosis occurs when we skip a meal or two, do not consume many carbohydrates throughout the day or exercise for an extended amount of time. When there is… Read More