Industrialization/modernization has impacted our food, the way we eat and our weight. Processed fast food can be purchased pretty much anywhere. We no longer expend physical energy to hunt and forage for food. Because of this back pain is probably the most common and most troublesome condition that individuals experience. Eight out of 10 will struggle with back pain at some point in their life. Low chronic back pain can become aggravated by a variety of triggers.
Mechanical stress
Excessive strain
Muscle weakness
Poor sleep position
No exercise
Excessive weight
These can all contribute to making back pain even worse. Obesity is defined as a disease. It is a serious disorder that affects adults and children. Being overweight can contribute to the development of coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer. And it can also contribute to symptoms associated with:
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Degenerative disc disease
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Osteoporosis coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and an unhealthy diet can affect the density and the strength of the bones. When the structural integrity of the spine is compromised there is a higher risk for fracture. Vertebral fractures can be painful and disabling. Those diagnosed with osteoporosis probably have lost between 25% to 30% of bone density.
Being Overweight Affects the Spine
The spine carries the body’s weight and distributes the weight in an equal manner when resting and during activity. When there is excess weight the spine is forced to compromise which can lead to injuries and structural damage. The area of the spine that is the most vulnerable is the low back or lumbar spine.
Exercise is Important
When we don’t exercise it leads to:
Poor flexibility
Weak back muscles
Weak pelvis
Weak thighs
This can increase the lower back’s curve, which causes the pelvis to tilt forward in an unhealthy manner. This is detrimental to proper posture and when our posture weakens, the rest of the body follows.
Age Relation
These disorders of the spine might be thought of as the normal aging process. This is true that as we age, the body tissues begin to change and the spine’s disc wear down. But, if you are overweight, chances are you have, or will have pain in the back.
Weight Loss Reduces Back Pain
Weight loss can contribute to a partial or complete reduction in the back pain symptoms. The research between weight loss and back pain is still ongoing but numerous practitioners report cases of patients experiencing a serious reduction in pain after losing the excess weight. Because the extra weight is taken off the spine further stress is avoided. Especially when a chiropractor realigns the vertebral column. According to the American Spine Society, individuals that stay around 10 pounds of their proper weight are those least likely to experience back problems.
Back Health and Physical Activity
Chiropractic is one of the most popular treatments for back pain. With chiropractic adjustments, pain is alleviated but also the root cause of the problems is corrected. Spinal adjustments can help even more when combined with a proper diet and weight loss treatment program.
Besides weight loss, exercising and strengthening the core muscles can guarantee the proper distribution of the body�s weight. Stronger muscles, less weight, and better posture will provide amazing long-term benefits. If you want to know how to incorporate weight loss and exercise in your daily routine, speak to your chiropractor. They are ready to guide you along the way. If you aren�t currently seeing a chiropractor, give us a call. We�re here to help!
Chiropractic Weight Loss
NCBI Resources
While chiropractic adjustments and associated therapies can ease back pain symptoms and aid in healing, lifestyle changes like a healthy diet are just as important. The more a patient can get to their ideal weight, the easier it becomes to treat and eliminate the back pain.
If you have been paying any attention to the latest diet trends, the ketogenic diet has probably come under your radar. The diet has been gaining popularity for a while now and may stay that way�as those who follow the diet are able to obtain some impressive weight loss and other health improvements. The main question about the ketogenic diet is whether it is sustainable or not. It is a challenging diet to maintain, which means you will need to be quite motivated over the long-term to make it a permanent lifestyle.
Understanding Ketosis
Under normal dietary conditions, the body burns glucose for energy. Glucose, which comes from carbohydrates, is easy to access and works well for fuel. But under the right dietary conditions, it is possible to put the body into a state of ketosis, where it starts to burn fat for energy.
How the Ketogenic Diet Works
The ketogenic diet is designed to put your body in a state of ketosis. Successful ketogenic dieters are able to burn fat at a relatively rapid rate. But reaching ketosis requires eating a lot differently than most people eat, especially those eating the Standard American Diet (SAD). In fact, it requires eliminating almost all carbs.
There is actually quite a history behind the ketogenic diet. It was developed over 100 years ago to help children suffering from seizures. There are definitely proven benefits to ketosis for at least the short term.
The average keto diet consists of 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. Achieving this ratio takes focus and persistence, but it does start getting results quickly. It only takes around 72 hours to start going into ketosis and burning your body�s fat for energy.
What do Ketogenic Dieters Eat?
Popular foods in the keto diet include:
Dairy that is high in fat�like butter, high-fat cream, and hard cheeses
All types of meat�including beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork
Eggs
Seeds and nuts�including walnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts, macadamias, and sunflower seeds
Avocado
Berries
Broccoli and cauliflower
Leafy greens�like kale, spinach, lettuces
Coconut oil
Saturated fats
What do Ketogenic Dieters Avoid?
There are some foods that the keto diet definitely does not include:
All grains�including wheat, corn, rice, oats, etc.
Legumes�beans, peas, etc.
Fruit�bananas, apples, oranges, pears, plums, grapes, oranges, etc.
Tubers�yams, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes
Sugar for sweetening�agave, maple syrup, honey
What are the Challenges of the Ketogenic Diet?
Being a successful keto dieter requires a serious commitment to the task at hand. With the exception of perhaps the Inuit in the Arctic, it is difficult to think of a culture that does not eat any grains, fruit or tubers. Most meals are built around these staples. That means that finding a restaurant or going over to dinner at someone�s home and eating keto requires being very selective in what you choose. The best way to maintain your diet is to plan your meals and eat mostly what you make yourself.
The number of keto-specific options available at grocery stores and in restaurants has grown in recent years, but not enough to allow you to eat out at every meal and maintain your diet.
The biggest challenge of the keto diet is maintaining it over the long-term. Few people have the willpower to totally avoid pasta, bread, potatoes, fruit, sugar, and beans for years at a time. That does not mean you cannot try the diet out, switch to a regular or different diet, then switch back again if you choose.
Here for Your Health
As your chiropractic team, we are here to help you achieve and maintain optimal health. If you have questions about the ketogenic diet or other diets�or you just want to eat healthier�we would like to help. Contact us today to get started.
Benefits of Using Functional *FOOT ORTHOTICS* | El Paso, TX (2019)
Functional custom foot orthotics understand the anatomy of the foot. By supporting the 3 arches of the foot, functional custom foot orthotics can help promote proper posture to prevent a variety of health issues, including neck pain and back pain. Over the counter, inserts may create more harm than good. Functional custom foot orthotics can also help maintain overall health and wellness. Because every person is unique, functional custom foot orthotics can help balance a person’s unique body structure and function. Dr. Alex Jimenez can help provide functional custom foot orthotics to patients who need to improve their overall health and wellness.
99% of feet are normal at birth. But after the first year, 8% develop foot problems, 41% by age 5 and 80% by age 20.�By age 40, almost everyone has a foot condition of some sort. Many foot conditions eventually contribute to health concerns, especially the generalized condition of �back pain� or runner�s knee. Spotting a potential problem originating in the feet can prevent other injuries from affecting your health and lifestyle.
Foot Exercises
When there are problems with the feet, it can cause problems through the legs and all the way to the spine. This can cause the ankle to pronate, meaning it rolls inward. This alters the way the�bones of the foot�line up which extends through the tibia, or shin bone.
NCBI Resources
There are several significant�health benefits of a ketogenic diet. It was developed to be a way of life (WOL), not just a temporary diet and this was primarily due to the health benefits it provides. In fact, ketone diets were created to help allay or improve the symptoms of certain chronic health conditions, including epilepsy.
Fred Foreman is a basketball coach who depends on his overall health and wellness to be able to engage in his everyday responsibilities. As a result, coach Foreman started the 6 Day Detox Program from Xymogen, designed to help renew and enhance the human body’s cleansing and detoxification capabilities.
Fred Foreman discusses his experience with the 6 Day Detox Program, describing the benefits he developed as well as the effort he had to implement, to support his overall health and wellness through the detox. Fred Foreman feels a great sense of fulfillment with the 6 Day Detox Program and he encourages other people, who also wish to improve their well-being, to detox their body. Coach Foreman highly recommends the 6 Day Detox Program as an alternative treatment choice for overall health and wellness.
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We want you to live a life filled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and educated on how to maintain this way of life.
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Heard about fasting? It is defined as, “abstinence from eating.” What this diet has the potential for in medical benefits has increased quite substantially � both in animal and medical research. Inventor of the Fast Mimicking Diet (FMD) Dr. Longo is recognized as a leading expert on longevity and has done intense work in biochemical pathways. In other words the way cells and we as humans age. This diet can change all that!
What’s all the hype about the FMD?
After years of experimenting with FMD in animal models and showing its benefits on metabolism and life span, Dr. Longo�s team analyzed the effects in human clinical trials. One hundred healthy subjects participated�with half of them following the Prolon FMD five days a month for three months, while the other half ate their regular diet.
Increase in stem cell production, (this is a marker for cell regeneration).
This diet works by shifting the body�s metabolism and enhancing the power of cells to help protect against chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This idea is beginning to catch on: according to a 2018 survey from the International Food Information Council Foundation, intermittent fasting was last year�s most popular diet. Dr. Longo is now studying if a fast-mimicking diet can improve cancer �outcomes and help prevent the disease.
Dr. Longo addresses the point that the more healthy food an individual chooses, the more one can eat. Individuals can still eat fats like pesto, and starches like pasta. The benefits happen when the individual loads up on produce. This brings in more nutrients, more fiber and the feeling of being more full. Dr. Longo is also working on the ability to train an individual’s body to eat within a 12-hour day, which acts as a quick fast overnight.
Los Angeles, Calif.�July 31, 2018�On July 10,�L-Nutra, Inc.�became the first company to market a product that has been granted a patent by the�United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)�for optimizing human healthspan, the length of time that a person is healthy. This follows a landmark patent issued in 2016 for treating diabetes and multiple patents previously issued for cancer treatment, but this is the first patented protocol to address health and wellness prior to the onset of disease. The patent is for the Fasting Mimicking Diet� (FMD�), discovered and clinically tested by the�laboratory of Valter Longo�and�Keck Hospital�at the University of Southern California (USC), a nutrition technology that is proven to reduce markers for age-related disease as well as promote tissue regeneration. The Fasting Mimicking Diet is one of few nutri-technologies that has undergone extensive scientific research and clinical trials at major universities across the world. Last year, a landmark human trial published in�Science Translational Medicine�demonstrated that ProLon is clinically proven to reduce markers of the body�s aging process, optimize weight, and maintain healthy levels of multiple metabolic markers such as cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, and CRP (an inflammatory marker). The secret to the Fasting Mimicking Diet relies on the body�s activation of the epigenetic, metabolic, and cellular reprogramming to survive prolonged periods of fasting. Fasting Mimicking Diet Is Awarded First-Ever Patent for Optimizing Human Healthspan
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Information
Diet Decreases Calorie Intake to 1,100 on Day One
Then Around 800 the Next Four Days
The program is rich in nuts � so not for those with a nut allergy
Nutrients are crucial and are plant-based whole foods:
Nuts
Olives�(note if don’t like olives)
Teas
Soup mixes – which are 80% fat, 10% protein, and 10% carbohydrate.
During the five days fast:
Exercise and Alcohol are prohibited
Coffee is limited to zero or one cup a day
How to Use ProLon FMD
Ready?
What to know. To achieve the published results, one will possibly need to go through three cycles at specific times, where they don’t conflict with family/social events like birthdays, weddings, quinceaneras, etc. After three months some will choose to do the program monthly or every other month for long-term health.
Increased Brain Power Study
Preliminary studies with FMD showed remarkable brain changes
FMD fed to mice four days in a row twice a month:
Extended longevity
Lowered visceral fat
Reduced cancer incidence and
Skin Lesions
Rejuvenated the immune system
Slowed down bone density loss
In old mice, FMD cycles promoted:
Brain growth
Demonstrate improved cognitive performance
It is possible that the best brains may result from the least caloric intake for five days a month
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines how the Fasting Mimicking diet works. What it does, how to take it and the optimal health benefits.
The Diet Where You Fast With Food!
The 5 DayFasting Mimicking Diet�, or FMD, is the first fasting meal program.
Made from natural ingredients.
Meals are consumed for five days.
The body’s ( cellular pathways) do not recognize the meals as food.
This keeps the body in a fasting mode.
This diet is proven to promote overall health.
Reduce excess fat.
Allows�you freedom.
Scientifically developed and clinically tested at the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California. Led by Dr. Valter Longo, the USC Longevity Institute unites multidisciplinary aging research approaches to enhance the healthy years of life.
The FMD is the only meal program that provides the body with optimal nourishment, which keeps the body in fasting mode.
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Take ProLon� What For?
Two decades of scientific discoveries at the University of Southern California.
Nutritional-Tech
All natural, plant-based, high-quality food and supplements
Experience the benefits of fasting, but with natural foods
Conveniently packaged in single-serve portions for each day of the program
ProLon� Can
Decrease body fat
Decrease body weight
Preserve lean body mass
60% weight loss maintained 3 months after resuming a normal diet
Maintain Levels
Blood glucose
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
C-reactive proteins
Stem cells Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1
Meals
The Program Itself
Consume the ProLon� meal program�s components for five consecutive days
Do not consume any additional food/liquid other than water or herbal teas without caffeine or additives
In order to maximize the benefits, you should minimize your consumption of caffeine to 1 cup of coffee or tea without additives or sweeteners per day during the 5-day program.
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Resume Normal Healthy Diet
At the end of the program on Day 6
Liquid foods, such as soups and fruit juices
Light meals: rice, pasta, small portions of fish/meat/legumes
Avoid binge eating
Fast Performance
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The Expectations?
Individuals taking ProLon� a have reported
Improved energy levels
Less fatigue
Softer and shinier skin
A positive impact on lifestyle
Making healthier choices and eating less
How Often Should Somebody Take The 5-Day ProLon� Diet?
The ProLon clinical trials protocol included three consecutive cycles of ProLon (5-day only per month over three consecutive months). It is up to the practitioner to decide the best method that he or she would like to use for each patient. It is suggested that for patients who are obese or overweight, to use ProLon for one three cycle protocol, and recommend that you check with your doctor to re-assess and determine if they have met their goals or if more cycles would be helpful. If a patient is not overweight and eats and exercises well, it is suggested to take the product 1-2 times a year.
Caution
Due to the low caloric nature of the ProLon� 5-day meal program, Individuals should not take ProLon� in combination with prescription or non-prescription drugs unless approved by your healthcare professional.
Drink at least 8 cups of water to minimize the risk of dehydration.
Avoid alcohol consumption, strenuous exercise, and exposure to high temperatures (e.g., saunas, spas, Jacuzzi) or cold environments and swimming.
Operate a motor vehicle and heavy machinery with care until it is known how ProLon� may affect you.
Clinical Methodology
Pre-clinical and clinical studies have proven that periodic fasting, done for several days, is a very powerful intervention that our bodies learned to naturally cope with by protecting and rejuvenating itself. The 5-Day ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet has been clinically tested and found to promote beneficial effects in a wide variety of conditions ranging from excess weight and fasting blood glucose, to growth factors associated with DNA damage and aging.
A randomized control trial of 100 subjects
71 completed 3 cycles of the ProLon� either in a randomized phase (N=39) or
After being crossed over from a control diet group to the FMD group (N=32)
Control subjects continued with a normal diet.
ProLon� participants consumed the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) for 5 days per month for 3 months.
Measurements were performed prior to the diet (Before) and (During) the recovery period and (After) the 3rd cycle.
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Clinical Results
Elevated Risk Results
ProLon� is clinically tested, an�easy-to-take 5-day meal program that enhances your health without dramatic lifestyle changes
Pre-Clinical Trials
In the first study from the Clinical and Translational Report, yeast deprived of food periodically were shown to have longer life expectancy than yeast fed normally.
The second study involved feeding a group of mice a specialized diet for four days a month.
The diet reduced both caloric intake and protein intake.
The scientists tested markers in the blood of the mice and found that the diet emulated prolonged water-only fasting.
After returning to regular feeding, the mice regained most, but not all of the lost weight.
Differences between the Fasting Mimicking Diet group and the control group include improved metabolism and cognitive function, gradual weight loss, muscle rejuvenation, higher bone density, 40% fewer malignant lymphomas, immune system regeneration, and longer average life expectancy.
A Third Study
There were nineteen participants and nineteen control participants with a broad range of ages (19-75).
Members of both sexes and various races so that the study represented a general cross-section of, adult population.
The individuals in the Fasting Mimicking Diet group were provided with the food they were required to eat during the five days.
Scientists were happy with the compliance level of the diet, and most reported only mild or no negative effects on the fast days.
Results showed that the FMD participants experienced an average:
Individuals diagnosed with serious medical condition or disease unless approved in writing by a physician appropriately trained to treat that condition
Individuals who have been severely weakened by a disease or medical procedure
Individuals who are taking medications which may not be safely consumed with a calorie restricted diet unless authorized in writing by a licensed physician
Individuals with Diabetes (type 1 and type 2), cardiovascular disease and cancer, unless approved in writing by a licensed physician. ProLon� should never be combined with glucose-lowering drugs, such as metformin or insulin
Fasting is prohibited for individuals with particular metabolic diseases, such as those affecting gluconeogenesis.
Individuals with a history of significant cardiac disease, particularly uncompensated congestive heart failure NYHA grade 2 or more or LVEF <40% on any prior assessment
Individuals with a history of syncope (fainting) with calorie restriction or other medical co-morbidities Individuals who have special dietary needs that are incompatible with the ProLon� meal plan
Individuals with liver or kidney disorders that may be affected by very low glucose and protein content of the diet
Doctor 0f Chiropractic: Charlie Quiroga found the extra “push” she needed at PUSH Fitness so as to regain her fitness and get back in shape, as well as to improve her overall health and wellbeing. Charlie Quiroga is grateful to the coaches which helped keep her motivated to continue following a healthier lifestyle. Charlie Quiroga has heard the significance of “pushing” herself towards her goals and remaining positive. Charlie Quiroga urges PUSH as the fitness choice that is very best.
Weight Loss Doctor Of Chiropractic
Weight management techniques encircle long-term lifestyle plans that promote healthy eating and daily physical activity. Effective weight management programs consider not just weight reduction but also the maintenance of a healthy body weight with time. Moreover, weight control entails understanding of meaningful procedures to track weight over time and set perfect body weights for different individuals. Weight control doesn’t include things like fad diets that promote quick weight loss. It targets the results that are achieved through weight loss.
We are blessed to present to you�El Paso�s Premier Wellness & Injury Care Clinic.
As El Paso�s Chiropractic Rehabilitation Clinic & Integrated Medicine Center,�we passionately are focused treating patients after frustrating injuries and chronic pain syndromes. We focus on improving your ability through flexibility, mobility and agility programs tailored for all age groups and disabilities.
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Bernadette Banda informs her compelling weight loss story while she clarifies how much her life has changed since she discovered the right fitness regimen with Dr. Alex Jimenez and Daniel “Danny” Alvarado in PUSH Fitness. PUSH became Bernadette Banda’s life philosophy, where she took it on herself never to give up and to always “push” herself towards any fitness goal she wished to attain. With tremendous gratitude, Bernadette Banda praises Danny’s and all the other coach’s efforts and support to help her become healthy.
Chiropractic Weight Loss Treatment
Intentional weight loss is the decrease in total body mass because of attempts to improve fitness and wellness. Weight loss in people who are overweight or obese can decrease health risks, increase health, and may delay the onset of diabetes. It may decrease pain and increase movement in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Weight reduction may result in a drop in hypertension. Weight loss occurs when the body is expending more energy in metabolism than it’s swallowing from meals or additional nutrients. It is going to then use stored reserves from fat or muscle, slowly resulting in weight loss.
We are blessed to present to you�El Paso�s Premier Wellness & Injury Care Clinic.
As El Paso�s Chiropractic Rehabilitation Clinic & Integrated Medicine Center,�we passionately are focused treating patients after frustrating injuries and chronic pain syndromes. We focus on improving your ability through flexibility, mobility and agility programs tailored for all age groups and disabilities.
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