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
The lumbar spine, or lower back, takes a lot of stress and strain throughout the day. The spine provides stabilization for the entire body, and the lumbar spine bears the brunt of much of the movement and activity. This wear and tear show up as lower back pain in many people. The American Chiropractic Association estimates that 31 million Americans… Read More
The nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling pathway, best known as Nrf2, is a protective mechanism which functions as a "master regulator" of the human body's antioxidant response. Nrf2 senses the levels of oxidative stress within the cells and triggers protective antioxidant mechanisms. While Nrf2 activation can have many benefits, Nrf2 "overexpression" can have several risks. It appears that a… Read More