According to the American College of Preventive Medicine, most chronic diseases are preventable and reversible if a comprehensive, individualized approach that addresses genetics, diet, stress, physical activity, and sleep is implemented through integrated functional medicine teams and based on empirical research. What are the functional medicine treatment approaches? In this way, health is perceived as more than the… Read More
Mother Nature is the best pharmacist and food is easily the most effective drug on the planet," wrote Mark Hyman, MD, in an article on the decline of the modern American diet. The problem today, he noted, is that the majority of the food that we consume is not "natural," but instead "industrial:", it's over-salted, sugared, processed, and high in… Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, chronic diseases and ailments, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type two diabetes, obesity, and arthritis, are the most common, expensive, and preventable of all health problems. The prevalence of chronic pain is higher than that of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined. What is the prevalence… Read More
About 30% of people with fibromyalgia experience nervousness, depression, or some form of mood disturbance. Researchers have not yet determined whether fibromyalgia causes these conditions or vice versa, but what has become clear is that when your psychological state succumbs to your physical pain, your pain gets stronger. That's why your physician may recommend you seek a psychiatrist, psychologist, or… Read More
Did you know people send an average of 250 million texts daily? Along with the convenience that technology provides, also comes the need to avoid or minimize injuries. This is particularly true of young people, who are still growing. With the ever increasing daily use of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and handheld games, chiropractors are seeing an increase… Read More
More than half of people with fibromyalgia experience sleeping issues. You may have a hard time falling asleep or wake up several times during the night if you have this painful condition. You don't spend enough time at the deeper sleep stages. Or you possibly suffer from all three. How can poor sleep affect fibromyalgia? It isn't simply… Read More
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disorder that has been misunderstood for many years, however, there are lots of treatment options available to relieve its symptoms. When it comes to fibromyalgia, exercise can be beneficial to relieve it. How does exercise help fibromyalgia? Exercise will be an essential part of fibromyalgia therapy, although your chronic pain and fatigue may make… Read More
Physical therapy often takes a hands-on approach, which might make you cringe if you're experiencing pain from several hypersensitive tender points. However, in managing your fibromyalgia symptoms, gentle and effective are used by physical therapy, and will most likely play a part in the recovery process. Can physical therapy help ease fibromyalgia? There are a variety of physical… Read More
We do not know what causes fibromyalgia, but today, as a result of research studies, we've got a clue. Fibromyalgia may be related to an abnormal blood flow in specific regions of the brain. How is fibromyalgia associated with circulation in the brain? Dr. Eric Guedj of the Centre Hospitalier-Universitaire de la Timone in Marseille, France, has been… Read More
Fibromyalgia is a painful, chronic condition, which unfortunately healthcare professionals know little about. Because doctors have yet to determine the exact cause behind fibromyalgia, it can be a big challenge to treat, however, healthcare specialists experienced in chronic pain have gathered some evidence behind its possible causes. What causes fibromyalgia? Research studies have reported that women are also… Read More
Dr. Alex Jimenez collaborates with top rated diagnosticians and imaging specialists. We are blessed to have in our association, imaging specialists that provide fast, courteous & premiere board certified specialists. In collaboration with our offices we can provide the quality of service our patients mandate and deserve. Who We Are Diagnostic Outpatient Imaging (DOI) is a state-of-the-art Radiology center in… Read More
Chronic pain is defined as persistent, long term pain which can continue for weeks, months, even years after the supposed source of the issue has healed. While many cases of chronic pain can occur due to unknown causes, some cases can be traced back to other underlying injuries or conditions, such as fibromyalgia. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is… Read More
Chronic pain is pain that doesn't go away. Unlike acute pain, that comes on suddenly and can usually be traced directly to a cause, chronic pain lingers and it isn't easy to tell what is causing it. That is the situation that millions of chronic pain sufferers have been in: there's no reason as to why they have persistent pain.… Read More
Many Americans in the United States will visit a healthcare professional's office reporting some type of pain. While most cases of pain are considered acute, or temporary, resolving after the injury or condition causing the symptoms has healed, a large percentage of individuals will still report pain long after the source has disappeared. This is known as chronic pain. Fortunately,… Read More
Chronic pain is known as pain that persists for 12 weeks or even longer, even after pain is no longer acute (short-term, acute pain) or the injury has healed. Of course there are many causes of chronic pain that can influence any level of the spine, cervical (neck), mid back (thoracic), lower spine (lumbar), sacral (sacrum) or some combination of… Read More