Browsing Category
Wellness
Dr. Jimenez Functional Wellness Team. A key factor to spine or back pain conditions is staying healthy. Overall wellness involves a balanced diet, appropriate exercise, physical activity, restful sleep, and a healthy lifestyle. The term has been applied in many ways. But overall the definition is as follows. It is a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full potential.
It is multidimensional, bringing together lifestyles both mental/spiritual and the environment in which one lives. It is positive and affirms that what we do is in fact correct. It is an active process where people become aware and make choices towards a more successful lifestyle. This includes how a person contributes to their environment/community. They aim to build healthier living spaces and social networks.
It helps in creating a person’s belief systems, values, and a positive world perspective. Along with this comes the benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, as well as personal self-care, and knowing when to seek medical attention. Dr. Jimenez’s message is to work towards being fit, being healthy, and staying aware through our collection of articles, blogs, and videos.
The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, licensed physician, and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional. Our information scope is limited to chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support, directly or indirectly, our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has made a reasonable attempt to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request.
We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900.
Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN*
email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com
phone: 915-850-0900
Licensed in Texas & New Mexico *
Study: Parents Nasty Split Harms Kids Health for Decades
When children live through a contentious divorce or separation by their parents, the fallout appears to harm their…
Danger! Replace These Household Items Now
Your home is your castle, and also your haven. But common household items may be turning your sanctuary into a…
Drugs May Not Prevent Fractures in Older Women
Bisphosphonates, which are sometimes used to treat osteoporosis, do not prevent fractures in women who take them…
How Chiropractors Treat Sciatica & Low Back Pain
Seeing a doctor of chiropractic, otherwise called chiropractic physician, a chiropractor or DC, might be a…
Sneaky Things That Make You Eat More
Ever find yourself going about your day, not even thinking about food, when all of a sudden your appetite…
Handwashing Works With Hot or Cold Water
You don't need to scald your hands to get rid of germs. For effective hand hygiene, water temperature matters less…
Swearing Aloud Relieves Emotional Pain
Whether your friend has hurt your feelings or you're upset over a lovers tiff, swearing could help to ease your…
Chiropractic: Americas Exit Strategy To The Opioid Epidemic
The sheer magnitude of America’s prescription opioid abuse epidemic has evoked visceral responses and…
Gluten-Free: Pros, Cons, and Hidden Risks
More and more people are following a gluten-free diet, but if they have no medical reason to do so they could…
Zinc May Be Key to Fighting Liver Disease
Zinc may fight liver disease in a way scientists never expected, say Australian researchers who found that zinc…
Nearly 4 Percent of Americans Suffer From Food Allergies
Millions of Americans have had to swear off shellfish, eggs, peanuts or soy to avoid allergic reactions that can…
Obesity Can Cause More Severe Menopause Symptoms
Irritating problems such as hot flashes and night sweats cause distress in many women at menopause, and a new study…
Severe Birth Complications More Common With Older Moms
Women who are at least 35 years old when they give birth are much more likely than younger mothers to experience a…
Human Identical Hormones Can Restore Your Health
Mother Nature plays a dirty trick on women. Just as they begin planning to enjoy their lives as empty-nesters,…
How Probiotics & Prebiotics Keep the Microbes in Your Gut Healthy
How Probiotics & Prebiotics Keep the Microbes in Your Gut Healthy
Bacteria gets a bad rap. Most headlines…
6 Tips for Picnic Food Safety
As we move into summer many of us will be heading outdoors to make the most of the longer, sunnier days. However,…
Enzyme Pill: A Game Changer for Gluten-Sensitive People?
A new enzyme pill could be a game changer for gluten-sensitive people, according to the authors of a new study.
The…
Calcium Supplements: Are You Getting What You Pay For?
Calcium is an essential mineral found in foods and dietary supplements. Its best-known benefit is building and…
Safe Travels: Don’t Let Illness Spoil Your Summer Vacation
The coming Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of the summer travel season, but whether you stay healthy…
Sleep Disorders Worse on Women Than Men
From depression and daytime sleepiness to difficulty concentrating, new Australian research suggests that women are…
Air Pollution Also Disrupts Sleep
New research has found yet another way that the current levels of air pollution is impacting our health, this…
Heavy Kids Face Triple the Odds for Depression in Adulthood
Dr. Jimenez presents commentary on obesity and newly reported childhood depression link.
FRIDAY, May 19,…
Chondroitin as Good as Pain Meds for Knee Osteoarthritis
High quality chondroitin sulfate is just as effective as a widely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug…
Fiber-Rich Diet May Lower Osteoarthritis Risk
A diet rich in fiber can help reduce knee pain, and the risk of developing painful osteoarthritis, according to a…
Osteoporosis Prevention: 5-Point Plan to Stop Bone Loss
Osteoporosis and low bone mass, which puts folks at increased risk of this debilitating disease, affects a whopping…
Juice or Smoothie: Which One Is Healthier?
Healthy foodies may agree on many nutrition topics, but here's one that's still up for debate: What's better,…
Chocolate Bars Are About to Get Smaller
It's makeover time for the chocolate bars you've loved since you were a kid. On Thursday, some big-brand candy…
Ashwagandha: Ancient Indian Herb Treats Modern Illnesses
The herb ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, a form of natural Indian folk medicine. It has…
Sleep Loss Increases Risk of Obesity
Losing sleep increases the risk of becoming obese, according to a Swedish study. Researchers from Uppsala…
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids Could Slow Aging
New US research has found evidence that including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet can help to…
How to Make Drinking Coffee Healthier
Here's a reason to really enjoy your morning cup of joe: it practically qualifies as a health food these days.…
How Coffee Might Slow Down Aging
To the age-old question “Is coffee bad for you?”, researchers are in more agreement than ever that the answer is a…
Diarrhea From Swimming Pools Rising
As warm weather approaches, U.S. health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing…
Vision Problems Growing Among Preschoolers
A growing number of U.S. children may develop vision problems before they reach kindergarten, according to a study…
Losing Weight Can Provide Back Pain Relief
Many Americans are overweight or obese and find low back pain is a debilitating problem. Studies have shown that…
Exercise Benefits Aging Hearts, Even Those of The Obese
Exercise can reduce the risk of heart damage in middle-aged adults and seniors -- even in those who are obese,…
Why Weight Training Is Better Than Cardio
There is a belief among many that if you want to lose weight, you should do cardio. If you want to put it on, you…
Lactose Intolerance Linked to Low Vitamin D
People who are genetically intolerant to lactose, the main sugar found in milk and dairy products, have lower than…
Actor Antonio Sabato Touting Hormone Therapy
Actor Antonio Sabato, Jr., was suffering from depression, mood swings, and just feeling a tremendous loss of energy…
Shift Work May Dampen a Man’s Sex Life
Male shift workers listen up: Two new studies link sleep disorders common in these men to urinary problems and…