Have you started following the ketogenic diet? Are you confused with what type of fats you should eat to achieve and maintain ketosis? In the following article, we will list the different types of essential fats which are vital in the ketogenic diet. Fats are crucial in the ketogenic diet. To promote the breaking down of fat rather than protein… Read More
Being involved in strenuous physical activities and exercises as an athlete can often result in a variety of sports injuries. For several of Dr. Alex Jimenez's patients, their painful symptoms tremendously affected their overall athletic performance. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective, alternative treatment option which focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of injuries and/or… Read More
Head Trauma: Skull Fractures SKULL FX: COMMON IN THE SETTINGS OF HEAD INJURIES. SKULL FX OFTEN POINT TO OTHER COMPLICATING FACTORS: INTRA-CRANIALHEMORRHAGING, CLOSED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND OTHER SERIOUS COMPLICATIONSSKULL X-RAYS ARE VIRTUALLY OBSOLETE IN EVALUATING HEAD INJURY. CT SCANNING W/O CONTRAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INITIAL STEP IN EVALUATION OF ACUTE HEAD TRAUMA. MRI HASA POOR ABILITY TO REVEAL… Read More
Fats are an essential part of the ketogenic diet since they constitute approximately 70 percent of your dietary calories. However, the type of fat you eat on the ketogenic diet is also important and there may be some confusion regarding good fats and bad fats. The following article discusses exactly what fats you need to include and what fats you must… Read More
A baker’s cyst can cause pain, swelling, and limit the mobility in the affected knee. In some cases, complications can develop, causing serious problems with the leg. The problem with this type of cyst is that even if it is drained if the underlying cause isn’t addressed, the cyst can return. Chiropractic can be used to treat baker’s cyst and help… Read More
Ketones serve as a source of energy for the mitochondria found inside the cells of the human body. These are an alternative fuel to sugar. Ketones are basic substances with a simple molecular structure. Ketones are natural, or carbon-based, chemicals made up of a central carbon atom double-bonded into an oxygen atom and two carbon-containing substituents, denoted by"R". Genetic Ketone Structure… Read More
When back pain begins to impact a person's quality of life, Dr. Alex Jimenez helps treat the source of the health issue to relieve the individual's symptoms. In a work setting, debilitating back symptoms can also restrict an individual's quality of work. Chiropractic care can help treat a variety of health problems related to symptoms of pain through using manipulations… Read More
Low back pain affects millions of people each year and is the number one cause of disability worldwide. In the US, it is estimated that 31 million people experience pain in their lower back. It is prevalent and can be debilitating. As patients search for relief, they soon find that not all lumbar pain is created equal. There are many… Read More
Low back and neck pain are common symptoms which can tremendously impact an individual's everyday activities. Subluxations, or misalignments, may occur due to a variety of health problems, including auto accidents, sports injuries, slip-and-fall mishaps, and catastrophic injuries. Chiropractic care is an effective and secure, alternative treatment option which may help treat neck and back pain. Patients demonstrate how Dr. Alex Jimenez,… Read More
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Research studies have estimated that approximately 595,690 Americans die from cancer every year, that's about 1,600 deaths every day, on average. Cancer is frequently treated utilizing a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Recent research studies have analyzed a variety of nutritional strategies for cancer treatment. Early research… Read More
Ketone bodies are created by the liver and utilized as an energy source when glucose is not readily available in the human body. The two main ketone bodies are acetoacetate (AcAc) and 3-beta-hydroxybutyrate (3HB), while acetone is the third and least abundant, ketone body. Ketones are always present in the blood and their levels increase during fasting and prolonged exercise. Ketogenesis… Read More
Standing on your feet for extended periods, whether it's a result of work or due to participation in physical activities and exercise, can cause a variety of health issues, including back pain. Patients discuss their symptoms as they describe how these have significantly affected their everyday lifestyles. Effective chiropractic care with Dr. Alex Jimenez has helped provide safe and effective… Read More
Most healthcare providers use x-rays as a diagnostic tool to treat a variety of patient complaints, including chiropractors. They can help doctors identify the source of a problem or if there is something more going on. X-rays can also help chiropractors determine the best course of action for treatment. To understand more, let's take a closer look at what they… Read More
A person's physical actions can be tremendously affected when faced with debilitating symptoms. Patients describe how their traumas and their wellbeing shifted. Dr. Alex Jimenez has helped provide patients with the pain relief they deserve for their particular health issues. The patients clarify the improvements they have undergone through chiropractic care, recommending Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for… Read More
Wrist & Hand Trauma Distal Radius & Ulnar Fractures (Colles, Smith's, Barton's, Chauffeur's, DiePunch)- complicated by 50% ulnar styloid Fx, TFC path, DRUJ dislocation, scapholunate lig dissociation, lunate/perilunate dislocation )Carpal bones Fracture & dislocations (scaphoid, triquetrum, hamate Fx &Lunate/perilunate dislocation)Ligaments dissociation (Scapholunate dissociation, Lunotriquetral instability) Metacarpal & Phalangeal fractures (Bennett, Rolando, Game keeperFx/Stener lesion, Boxer Fx) Pediatric wrist injury (green-stick Fx, Torus… Read More
Ketosis is a natural procedure the human body goes through on a regular basis. This method provides the cells with energy from ketones if sugar isn't readily available. A moderate degree of ketosis occurs when we skip a meal or two, do not consume many carbohydrates throughout the day or exercise for an extended amount of time. When there is… Read More
The lumbar spine, or lower back, takes a lot of stress and strain throughout the day. The spine provides stabilization for the entire body, and the lumbar spine bears the brunt of much of the movement and activity. This wear and tear shows up as lower back pain in many people. The American Chiropractic Association estimates that 31 million Americans… Read More
The nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling pathway, best known as Nrf2, is a protective mechanism which functions as a "master regulator" of the human body's antioxidant response. Nrf2 senses the levels of oxidative stress within the cells and triggers protective antioxidant mechanisms. While Nrf2 activation can have many benefits, Nrf2 "overexpression" can have several risks. It appears that a… Read More
Every year an estimated 3.8 million people in the United States sustain mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) or concussions. Many of these injuries are due to sports-related activities, work related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and military operations. It is also estimated that as many as 50% of MTBIs are never reported because the patient does not seek medical attention. This… Read More