Many individuals are trying to get fit and stay active through physical activity and exercise. Getting back to a previous fitness routine is an achievable and realistic goal. Fitness means having the energy and strength to perform physical activity and the body feeling as good as possible. Getting fit improves total health. But it does not require training like an… Read More
https://youtu.be/WeJp61vaBHE Introduction In today's podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez and Dr. Ruja discuss why chiropractic care is important to the body's overall wellbeing. Why Chiropractic Care Is Important? [00:00:01] Dr. Alex Jimenez DC*: Mario, hi. We're talking here to Dr. Mario Ruja. We are the power chiropractors; what are we calling ourselves, Mario? What are we going to say?… Read More
A typical diet consists of consuming three meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between. However, this is not always the case, depending on individual eating patterns and habits. Getting started eating healthy and losing body fat does not require severe dietary restrictions, starvation, and constantly exercising. Although achieving rapid weight loss might sound appealing, individuals often end up feeling… Read More
Spinal cord injuries or SCI's don't just happen from intense force/high-energy trauma like hard falls or auto accidents. Non-traumatic spinal cord injuries are more common. However, traumatic spinal cord injuries tend to get the most attention. This can cause problems as it can delay treatment for individuals with a non-traumatic injury. Awareness is vital because spinal cord disorders tend to… Read More
The ankles provide an essential role in total body function. They work as a complex system within the feet to carry the body's weight and support movement. Any imbalance can cause ankle instability that can cause other areas of the body to go out of balance. This is most often caused by an injury, like an ankle sprain. If not… Read More
Chiropractic Reset: Traveling is not an easy adjustment as it disrupts the body's internal clock. When flying even just 3 hours, the body can start to experience symptoms like: Fatigue Confusion Insomnia Joint and muscle pain Stiffness Stomach problems Nausea Hunger Bad mood Not only is the flight a physical challenge, but so are the long lines, backed-up traffic, lost… Read More
Changing positions and posture. Individuals who have to sit at a desk, workstation, or cubicle for most of the day increase their risk of back pain, contributing to other health issues. GetAmericaStanding.org reports the average adult sits for ten hours or more a day. Prolonged sitting at home and work without movement, physical activity, exercise can lead to issues like:… Read More
Trying to fit exercise into a busy day can be a struggle to find a 30–45-minute window. However, research has found that mini workouts and accumulated exercises over the day are as effective as one complete session. Studies show that short workout sessions take the place of one long workout by breaking up the routine into several small ones and… Read More
Neuropathy is a painful condition that causes tingling, numbness, burning sensations in the hands and feet, and other symptoms throughout the body. Neuropathy can make life difficult. There is no cure for neuropathy, but symptoms can be managed with medications, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and pain relievers. Another treatment option to help relieve neuropathy symptoms is chiropractic. Symptoms Symptoms vary from individual… Read More
https://youtu.be/ba-820fYRAI In today's podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, Health Coach Kenna Vaughn, Truide Torres, Alexander Jimenez, and Astrid Ornelas discuss and focus on a deeper look at understanding metabolic syndrome. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC*: It is a special day, guys. Today we're going to be talking about metabolic syndrome. We're going to be focusing on the sciences and the understanding… Read More