Science based Chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a look at oxidative stress, what it is, how it affects the body and the antioxidant defense to remedy the situation. Esra Birben PhD,1 Umit Murat Sahiner MD,1 Cansin Sackesen MD,1 Serpil Erzurum MD,2 and Omer Kalayci, MD1 Abstract: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced by living organisms as a result of normal… Read More
Medications and drugs include a progression: you never start out with the largest dose possible of the most powerful medicine. You begin to help control your pain and other symptoms. Alas, a number of chronic pain sufferers have found that over-the-counter drugs and medications aren't sufficient for their chronic pain. What medications and drugs are prescribed for chronic pain?… Read More
You wake up with it. You go to sleep with this. Chronic pain, by definition, does not go away. Millions of people live with chronic back or neck pain every day. Chronic pain is technically defined as pain that persists for 12 weeks or even longer, even after the injury has healed. Thankfully, while many individuals with chronic pain might… Read More
Wellness Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a look at discussing nutrition with patients in a clinical setting. How Clinicians Can Do Better Despite overwhelming evidence that relatively small dietary changes can significantly improve health, clinicians seldom discuss nutrition with their patients. Poor nutritional intake and nutrition-related health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and many cancers, are… Read More
You hear that you are supposed to stay busy through your chronic pain and you believe, "But how? Actions make my pain worse. Just getting through the day at work is agony, and today the doctor expects me to perform extra tasks?" This is the point where a physical therapist may help. How can a physical therapist help with… Read More
El Paso, Tx. Wellness chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines Functional Medicine.�What it�is and how it can help in having a healthy lifestyle. The Challenge Of total healthcare costs in the United States, more than 86% is due to chronic conditions.1 In 2015, health care spending reached $3.2 trillion, accounting for 17.8% of GDP.2 This exceeded the combined federal expenditures for… Read More
Many individuals in the United States suffer from chronic pain without understanding the source of their painful symptoms or why these have triggered from the start. A healthcare professional can help a patient understand their chronic pain but it's important for the person to first comprehend the function of their own body. Why does chronic pain occur? To… Read More
Exercise, together with a balanced nutrition and plenty of sleep, are the basis of overall health and wellness. For some individuals, however, chronic pain can prevent them from engaging in physical activities. As a matter of fact, researchers recommend people to participate in exercise to improve their pain symptoms. Can exercise help with chronic pain? Chronic pain is… Read More
Chronic pain, lingering, persistent pain, may not respond well to conventional therapy options. If such is the case, you may want to try complementary and alternative medications (CAM). CAM is a phrase used for practices and therapies that are not currently considered part of conventional medicine. However, pain relief is found by many patients. For everyone in the exact… Read More
Question: I've had back pain for awhile and I was able to function through it for a time. But now it's taking its toll on me, as well as my family. I never believed in chiropractors, but now I'll try anything. What should I ask my physician about chiropractic? El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez has seen this scenario… Read More