Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins—the “bricks” that build your entire body: organs, bones, hormones, skin, hair, nails, etc. If you imagine yourself as a brick house, the busier you are (i.e., long work days, exercise, late nights, etc.), the more bricks you wear out and thus the more you need to replace. Your body can make most… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines the "lats," along with exercises and stretches. The latissimus dorsi muscles � generally only called �the lats� � are the two biggest, broadest muscles in your back and, overall, one of the largest muscle groups in the entire body. As extensor muscles, the lats mostly have the job of assisting to lift… Read More
Related Articles The Miners are westbound for the second time during the outdoor season as they head to Berkley, Calif. for the Brutus Hamilton Challenge. This will be the final competition the Miners will see before the Conference USA Outdoor Championships hosted by UTEP (May11-14). The historic two-day meet starts Friday 9:00 a.m. PT with the men’s hammer throw. Sophomore… Read More
Sleep is the one time your body has during the day to repair and maintain its cells and systems. It’s also essential for flushing out toxins and clearing away dead cells. Experts recommend between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Because sleep is so important, if there’s something that’s keeping you from getting comfortable and sleeping through the night, it… Read More
Older people newly prescribed sleeping pills like benzodiazepines and �Z-drugs� have over double the odds of a hip fracture in the first two weeks, scientists have found. Experts have said there is a 53 per cent increase in risk for people taking the medication for more than two weeks. Sleeping tablets are prescribed if people suffer severe insomnia or as… Read More
If you suspect you have a damaged gut, what can you do to fix it? (Of course you should see your doctor and get a proper diagnosis, and talk to him about your issues.) First, remember that if your gut is damaged you probably aren’t absorbing the nutrients from your food – even if you’re eating GREAT food! Switching cold… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez adds to the discussion of chiropractic treatment vs. pain medication and medical care. Which Is More Effective For Low Back Pain? Meds Or Chiropractic? That is the�question in our research theme of the week. A Practice-Based Study of Patients with Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain Attending Primary Care and Chiropractic Physicians: Two-Week… Read More
You know you're supposed to replenish your electrolytes after a killer sweat session, with sips like coconut water and sports drinks. But what are�electrolytes,�exactly? And why do our bodies need them? This�new�video from�the American Chemical Society breaks down the science behind the�crucial salts (yep, they're salts). In a nutshell: Once electrolytes (think calcium, potassium, magnesium, and plain old table salt)… Read More
Chiropractic is a treatment method that has moved from more of an alternative treatment to widespread mainstream acceptance over the past few decades. There will always be pockets of naysayers that question its validity, but the millions of satisfied patients around the world speak volumes about the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment on the human body. There are literally dozens of… Read More