Megan Dominguez, like many, exercised in regular gyms but, when she was talked into trying cross fit at Push-as-Rx �, she knew she wouldn't be going back to her old routine. Megan described the trainers of Push as Rx as a family and since the beginning, she experienced an atmosphere of instant energy like no other. At Push-as-Rx �, Megan… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez talks about strengthening the body without pain through pilates. More than 20 years ago in a small walk up studio with hardwood floors that are creaky, several dancers and exercise enthusiasts would join several times for 'ballet exercise'. In actuality, the motions of Joseph Pilates (Pil-lah-tees) (1880-1967) were in practice. The advantages from his approach removed… Read More
Related Articles Fans who purchase or renew UTEP football season tickets by Friday, June 2 will have access to special privileges, including the ability to purchase tickets to the Miners� season opener at Oklahoma while supplies last. UTEP will kick off the 2017 campaign versus the perennial national power Sooners on Sept. 2 in Norman. By meeting the June 2… Read More
Having a pet dog can offer valuable social support to children when they're stressed according to new US research. Carried out by the University of Florida, the common belief that pet dogs provide social support for children was tested by the team using a randomized controlled study. "Many people think pet dogs are great for kids but scientists aren't sure if that's true or… Read More
Chronic pain is a way of life for millions of Americans, and many risk addiction by resorting to dangerous opioids to ease their suffering. Even those who are willing to risk addiction are finding painkillers harder to get as doctors cut down on the amounts of opioids they prescribe. Other desperate victims of chronic pain opt for over-the-counter relief, such… Read More
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez shares some insights about a pain free workday. #1. Use�Healthy Posture & Movement Patterns Considering all the emphasis on how little or much we should sit or stand at work, there is almost no discussion of technique in standing and sitting. Inferior technique slumpsitting, archsitting, parking weight is used by many people so on,… Read More
Conventional knowledge wants us to believe that athletes must eat a high carb diet in order to function at optimum levels. While many people believe this, nothing could be further from the truth. Ben Greenfield conducted extensive tests on himself to prove that it is possible to be a fat burning athlete, and that being a high carb athlete should… Read More
Although scientists have yet to develop an effective pill that will stop aging, a study from Brigham Young University says you can do it yourself — if you exercise a lot and don't mind sweating. Heavy exercise can cut aging in your cells by nine years. The study, which was published in the medical journal Preventive Medicine, found that people… Read More
The UTEP women track and field team captured its first ever Conference USA Outdoor Championship scoring a total of 153 points on Championship Sunday.“Our women’s team capturing their first outdoor title ever is a huge deal and to do it here at home makes it that much more special,” head coach Mika Laaksonen said. “We have a pretty well bunch… Read More
Related Articles After three days of the 2017 Outdoor Conference USA Championships, the UTEP women�s team have recorded 44 points for second place, while the men have tallied 36 points for third place. The women�s team is looking to capture their first outdoor title. The UTEP women picked up 16 total points in two events on the afternoon: Samantha Hall… Read More
It's makeover time for the chocolate bars you've loved since you were a kid. On Thursday, some big-brand candy companies made a joint announcement that they�ll be shrinking the package size of their products, which in turn will lower the total calorie count. The label on the front of the bar will also list the exact number of calories inside. The changes, to be completed by… Read More
Related Articles UTEP�s Winny Koech set the pace during the 25-lap race, crossing the finish line to garner the Miners� first gold medal (10,000m) at the Conference USA Championships on Friday evening. Koech ran a time of 35:44.15 to gather 10 precious team points. Teammate Gladys Jerotich finished in fifth place with a time of 37:57.56 to grab five points.… Read More
Posture is position of the body while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture, also referred to as neutral spine, has many health benefits, including the avoidance of injury back pain. Chiropractic can help improve and maintain posture. Why is Posture Important Appearance benefits with good posture are obvious, but there are many less-obvious health benefits you should know. Good… Read More
To the age-old question �Is coffee bad for you?�, researchers are in more agreement than ever that the answer is a resounding �no.� A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that older people with low levels of inflammation � which drives many, if not most, major diseases � had something surprising in common: they were all caffeine… Read More
Patellofemoral pain is an extremely common and disabling condition that affects both men and women of all ages. Functionally it limits everyday movements and activities such as squats, lunging, walking up stairs and hills. It has been suggested and research concludes that dysfunction between the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO) and the Vastus Lateralis is one of the common predisposing factors… Read More