El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a look at seizures, epilepsy and treatment options. Seizures are defined as, abnormal movements or behavior from unusual electrical activity in the brain. Seizures are a symptom of epilepsy but not all who have seizures have epilepsy. As there is a group of related disorders characterized by recurrent seizures. Epilepsy is a group… Read More
My treatment with Dr. Alex Jimenez has been helping me by simply making me less tired. I'm not experiencing as many headaches. The headaches are going down dramatically and my back feels much better. I would highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez. He's very friendly, his staff is very friendly and everybody goes well beyond what they can do to help… Read More
Chiropractic care is a drug-free, nonsurgical treatment for many types of conditions and to help manage pain. As more and more medical professionals are recognizing its effectiveness and viability for treating many issues in the body, chiropractic is gaining popularity and becoming the treatment of choice for many patients with chronic pain, back problems and other issues. In particular, it… Read More
Shane Scott was involved in an automobile accident when he heard about Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, from a friend. After experiencing headache, neck and low back pain, several days after the incident, Shane Scott's quality of life, especially as a new father, was tremendously affected. Thankfully, treatment with Dr. Alex Jimenez has helped Shane Scott return to his regular daily… Read More
TMJ dysfunction: The temporomandibular joints, TMJ, are the lower jaw hinges that sit on either side of the head in front of each ear. They are responsible for the lower jaw opening, closing, sliding, and rotating. The TMJs are the most body’s most complex joints. The typical person uses them more than 5,000 times a day by talking, laughing, yawning,… Read More
One of my friends recommended me, over and over, and just extended how good he (Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C.) was. So I gave it a shot. I had really bad sciatica and it was killing me, I couldn't walk, but he has been helping me out, I can walk now... I couldn't walk more than 25 yards, it (sciatica) was really… Read More
Many headaches that people classify as migraines are actually not migraines at all. Two of the most common headaches confused with migraines are sinus headaches and occipital neuralgia. The condition can be debilitating, but there are treatments, including chiropractic, that are very effective. Understanding occipital neuralgia can help patients better manage it to minimize the pain and symptoms of the… Read More
Louie Martinez, business owner, first chose to see Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, after he suffered several injuries which resulted in lower back pain, among other symptoms. Louie Martinez trusts in Dr. Alex Jimenez's treatment because it gives him the thorough relief he needs immediately. Before seeing Dr. Alex Jimenez for lower back pain treatment, Louie Martinez experienced pain and limited… Read More
Did you know that inflammation and low back pain can by caused by a low pH balance? Inflammation is believed to be caused by a variety of factors, including injury and/or an underlying condition, however, recent research studies have found a connection between inflammation, chronic back pain and pH balance. The lower your pH balance is, the more acidic your… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez looks at childhood developmental disorders, along with their symptoms, causes and treatment. Cerebral Palsy 4 Types Spastic Cerebral Palsy ~80% of CP cases Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy (also includes athetoid, choreoathetoid, and dystonic cerebral palsies) Ataxic Cerebral Palsy Mixed Cerebral Palsy Autism Spectrum Disorder Autistic Disorder Asperger’s Disorder Pervasive Developmental Disorder–Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)… Read More
The spine is made of bones called vertebrae, with the spinal cord running through the spinal canal in the center. The cord is made up of nerves. These nerve roots split from the cord and travel between the vertebrae into various areas of the body. When these nerve roots become pinched or damaged, the symptoms that follow are known as,… Read More
For people struggling to control their blood glucose levels, the most common concern is, how can you regulate blood sugar levels? Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels can be complicated and unyielding. Along with food and beverages, our blood sugar levels fluctuate in response to a huge variety of unique factors. Exercise, psychological stress, the previous night's rest, and genetics all… Read More
Research has found about 35% of Americans experience symptoms of a warning stroke. However, only 3% seek out immediate medical attention. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, which deprives brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells start to die. Adults who have had a sign of a temporary… Read More
How important is nutrition for our brain health? In the current work force, we are continuously stressed, often forced to finish tasks faster in order to meet ever so demanding deadlines. In addition, we are expected to maintain our optimal mental health, as this can be an essential part towards delivering quality work. When our mental health is being affected by… Read More
Are you the type of person who drinks a cup of coffee with breakfast every morning? Or perhaps you need that cup of coffee first thing in the morning in order to be able to go about your day? And if so, how many cups of coffee do you drink? With more and more people stopping by coffee shops before… Read More
A majority of individuals today are aware about the gut-brain connection and how approximately 90 percent of their body's serotonin is really generated in the gastrointestinal, or GI, tract as well as the way the gut-brain axis is associated with depression. Overall gut health involving a healthy population of gut microbiota can affect many facets of our well-being, therefore, it's… Read More
Before erectile dysfunction started to become a more well-known health issue among the population of men across the United States, male reproductive and endocrine problems were rarely a topic of discussion. In the modern world, however, and with the increasing availability of information from the internet, many individuals have become surprisingly interested in understanding the consequences that diminishing testosterone levels… Read More
Envision yourself waking up entirely rested, prepared to deal with any obstacle and adopt all the joys of the world with gratitude. The majority of us know what a good night's sleep resembles, but are we really getting the proper rest we should be getting? Within this stressful universe, it's tough to achieve the sleep schedule that our brains and… Read More
Antibiotics have long been used to treat infection and illness. While they can be effective, there is a down side. Antibiotics can have some unpleasant side effects. What’s more, bacteria can become resistant. The more you take the less effective they can be, making the healing process much more difficult. It isn’t smart to depend on antibiotic for ultimate health.… Read More