Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated 100 million Americans each year. To put that into perspective, that�s more than the number of people suffering from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, combined. Many of these chronic pain sufferers are looking for relief beyond pharmaceuticals which can have unpleasant and even harmful… Read More
Why is it that the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting always seem to fall within the same topic of conversation? This is simply because intermittent fasting may be utilized as an instrument to achieve ketosis, the metabolic state associated with the keto diet. During intermittent fasting, the human body is depleted of glycogen stores. Once these glycogen stores are eliminated,… Read More
Say you have neck or back pain. How will you treat it? Many people will go to a medical doctor who will look at the symptoms, such as pain, and treat it with prescription or over the counter medications. In some cases, they may recommend surgery to manage the pain or correct the problem. But there is a safe and… Read More
Diagnosis of the diseases of the abdomen can be classified into: Abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small & large bowel, and the appendix) Abnormalities of the accessory digestive organs (Hepatobiliary & pancreatic disorders) Abnormalities of the genitourinary & reproductive organs Abnormalities of the abdominal wall and major vessels This presentation aims to provide the most basic understanding… Read More
There has been an increasing number of professional athletes and athletic teams in recent years that have chosen to use chiropractors to treat their injuries, help manage their pain, and help keep them at the top of their game concerning performance and stamina. Top athletes like Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Vernon Davis, and Aaron Rodgers recognize that value in good… Read More
Migraines affect an estimated 38 million people, including children, in the United States alone. Worldwide, that total jumps to 1 billion. Migraine ranks number three among common illnesses in the world and number six among disabling illnesses. More than 90% of people who suffer from migraines cannot function normally or work during an attack. A migraine attack is often debilitating… Read More
If you have low back pain�or have had it, you are not alone. Experts estimate that around 80% of people will experience some type of back problem at some point in their lives. The Global Burden of Disease 2010 lists low back pain as the number one cause of disability worldwide. The good news is the majority of back pain… Read More
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, or CNS. While the etiology of the disease remains unknown, research studies have found that environmental factors, such as nutrition, may have an impact on the occurrence and development of MS. Other research studies specifically analyzed the association between certain dietary factors in multiple sclerosis, such as… Read More
Vincent Garcia trains in martial arts as a part of his activities. However, after he developed turf toe and he started to undergo knee pain, Vincent's performance was affected. Dr. Alex Jimenez, a doctor of chiropractic, helped treat Vincent Garcia's knee pain along with turf toe, gradually restoring his overall health and well-being. Dr. Alex Jimenez has also helped treat… Read More
Many healthcare professionals highly recommend that patients with multiple sclerosis, or MS, avoid dairy. Several research studies have demonstrated a high correlation between MS and dairy, especially cow�s milk. By way of instance, some of the proteins in cow�s milk are targeted by the immune cells of patients with multiple sclerosis. These include butyrophilin and bovine serum albumin, or BSA.… Read More