by Dr Alex Jimenez | Chiropractic
Best Carbs, Fats, & Proteins Before�Exercise
There�s a variety of foods that can help provide the body with the necessary amount of energy to perform well and the timing of each meal is also important towards the effect of energy levels during exercise.
An individual should eat a meal predominantly consisting of complex carbohydrates approximately 3 to 6 hours before a workout. Carbohydrates contain glucose, which is the body�s main source�
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by Dr Alex Jimenez | Chiropractic
Whiplash Improvement with�Chiropractic
Whiplash refers to a soft-tissue injury of the cervical spine, or neck, caused by a strong, abrupt, back-and- forth movement of the head, typically caused by an automobile accident, although this type of injury can also be the result of a sports accident or other trauma. Several studies suggest that up to 43% of individuals generally suffer from long-term symptoms following a whiplash�
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by Dr Alex Jimenez | Chiropractic
Reducing Pre & Post-Workout Knee�Pain
Individuals with a previous knee injury often describe feeling continuous symptoms for an extended period of time after the original trauma. Fortunately, the majority of knee injuries usually involve minor damage and injury to the ligaments of the knee. Most knee complications that chiropractic doctors and other medical specialists diagnose are often caused by stiffness and soreness that, when�
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by Dr Alex Jimenez | Chiropractic
Core Strength &�Performance
When participating in any sport, core strength is crucial towards an athlete�s overall performance. The body�s core consists of the back and the abdominal muscles and for many athletes, this area can be a weakness.�In runners for example, a strong core can prevent injuries to other joints including the hips and knees.�Essentially, having a strong core helps stabilize the body to allow the�
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by Dr Alex Jimenez | Chiropractic, Head Pain and Trauma, Headaches & Treatments
Causes for Headaches & Chiropractic�Care
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With chiropractic adjustments, a chiropractor will work to gradually correct any spinal misalignments that could be causing the headaches. While many people might already have the knowledge to seek chiropractic treatment for these type of symptoms, many of these same people often don�t know the source of their headaches.
Spending extended periods of time in front of the computer is a common�
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by Dr Alex Jimenez | Chiropractic
Healthy Breakfast Tips for�Children
The foods children eat are essential towards them having the necessary amount of energy they need throughout the day. With a recorded decrease in children�s ability to concentrate, many parents are searching for natural solutions, without relying on medications, to help their kids. A child�s diet is fundamental for their growth and taking careful consideration as a parent of the types of food�
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by Dr Alex Jimenez | Chiropractic
Chronic Whiplash Determined by Blood�Samples
Up to 50% of individuals who�ve experienced a whiplash, a neck injury most commonly caused during an automobile accident, often develop chronic symptoms. Medical diagnosis demonstrate certain people can have a higher chance to develop chronic whiplash symptoms from others. A recent study shows a possible explanation suggesting the reason for this percentage of chronic pain in a particular percent�
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