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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 *
Properly Outlining a Healthy Diet Plan
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The Benefits of Families That Eat Together
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Heavy Exercise Tied to Slower Aging
Although scientists have yet to develop an effective pill that will stop aging, a study from Brigham Young…
Dogs Help Kids Cope With Stress
Having a pet dog can offer valuable social support to children when they're stressed according to new US research.…
Richard Overton, Oldest Living US WWII Veteran, Turns 111
Richard Overton, the oldest living U.S. World War II veteran, turned 111 on Thursday in Texas.
Overton, an Austin…
Gut Bacteria Hold Key to Diagnosing, Treating Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome, a baffling disorder that affects an estimated 1 million Americans, has been strongly…
Cracking, Popping Joints May Foretell Arthritis
Grating, cracking or popping sounds around joints may predict future arthritis, especially in the knees, according…
Robotic Exoskeleton Prevents Elderly Falls
Scientists unveiled a lightweight, robotic, outer "skeleton" Thursday that can detect when someone loses their…
Yogurt Makes Aging Bones Stronger: Study
An Irish study that examined the relationship between dairy intake and bone density found that senior citizens who…
Guidelines Oppose Most & Keyhole Knee Surgeries
"Keyhole" arthroscopic surgery should rarely be used to repair arthritic knee joints, a panel of international…
Vitamin D Tied to MS, not Asthma, Dermatitis
Despite previous reports, Vitamin D supplements are unlikely to reduce the risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, or…
Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Tied to Hearing Loss
Several studies have suggested that menopause may increase the risk of hearing loss, possibly due to lower estrogen…
Testosterone Protects Males From Asthma
A Franco-Australian study published this week reports that testosterone protects males against developing…
Gut Bacteria May Help Explain Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has long been linked to a variety of health benefits in babies, and a new study suggests that…
Other Alternative Treatment Options for DDD
You could explore alternative treatments to treat your pain and other symptoms from degenerative disc disorder. As…
Teas That Give Your Health a Boost
Hundreds of studies show that teas bestow a multitude of health benefits. And with teas ranging from mild…
Chronic Pain? Get More Sleep
If you suffer from chronic pain, make sure you get plenty of sleep, say researchers from Boston Children's Hospital…
Scientists Find Cells Tied to Gray, Thinning Hair
Changes in your hair -- whether it's graying hair or hair loss -- are a bane of aging.
But if new research in mice…
U.S. Life Expectancy Varies by Two Decades Depending on Location
Even as life expectancy is rising in many places across the U.S., there are some places where lifespans are getting…
Research Shows How Wine Protects the Brain
Could wine have a protective effect on the brain? A team of researchers at the Institute of Food Science Research…
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment: What Was That Pop?
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez reveals what the popping sound is during a spinal adjustment.…
Tests Should Be Required Before Using Alzheimer’s Drugs
A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease should not be prescribed to people with milder mental impairment without…
Newly Discovered Compound Found to Reverse Aging
Medical researchers have discovered a naturally occurring compound the human body produces that can speed DNA…
Mediterranean Diet: Statins & Stroke Prevention
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez investigates the mediterranean diet, and what it can do for people…
How Mitochondria Influence Your Health
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez discusses mitochondria and one's health.
Mitochondria: you might…
Research Finds Patients Seeing Chiropractors Use Fewer Opioids
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines people that see a chiropractor and their reduced usage of…
Alzheimer’s Patient Drugs Can Increase Risk of Pneumonia
Alzheimer's patients given sedatives such as Valium or Xanax may have an increased risk for pneumonia, a new study…
Is an Enzyme Making You Fat?
Researchers say they've found an enzyme in mice associated with obesity and a loss of exercise capacity in midlife,…
Identifying the Early Signs of a Stroke
Is it possible to have a small stroke and not even realize it?
Yes, according to new research that found about 35…
Supportive Older Children Can Stave Off Dementia
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Prices for generic topical steroids to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis are on the rise, and many…
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Whether you are…
Degenerative Disc Disease Caused by Obesity
Degenerative disk disease (DDD), which could affect any one of us as we age, may be particularly problematic for…
How Much Caffeine Is Really Safe?
Whether we’re starting our day with a strong cup of coffee or indulging in a mid-afternoon pick-me-up (preferably…
How Unhealthy Can Energy Drinks Be?
Energy drinks are known for their high caffeine content, which often tops that of soda and even coffee. But they…
Weight Loss Slows Knee Joint Degeneration
If you're overweight and lose weight, chances are you'll be doing your knees a world of good, says a new study…
8 Quick Ways to Slash Heart, Cancer, and Diabetes Risk
"Eat a healthy diet" and "exercise for at least 30 minutes three times a week" are the two top suggestions from…
There’s Fiber Added To Coke’s Latest Diet Drink, Coca-Cola Plus. Yes, Fiber.…
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a look at the latest diet drink with fiber.
COCA-COLA…
Tai Chi: Harnessing The Power Of Body & Mind To Battle Back Pain
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez looks into Tai Chi for back pain.
Q&A with Tai Chi Specialist…