El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez takes a look at sit/stand desks to see if they help with back pain and burn calories. Regular utilization of sit-stand desks at work can help burn off calories and stop weight gain when coupled with other low-intensity tasks, according to findings from a current study in Occupational Medicine. The sit- stand desks… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines if sciatica can radiate to the arms. Muscular pain that comes on suddenly in your lower back is indicative of a muscle spasm. Your muscles will feel as though they have locked up, and the pain can be unbearable. Sciatica Several lumbar spine (lower back) disorders can cause sciatica … Sometimes doctors… Read More
Juicing may be a popular health fad, but evidence suggests it could actually be detrimental to a good diet. The same goes for coconut oil, which is loaded with saturated fat but has emerged as another dietary craze in the United States. And a gluten-free diet likely has little positive health benefit for people who do not have gluten sensitivity… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez & Athletic Fitness Trainer Daniel Alvarado take a look at why people trying to lose weight are always hungry. Why Am I famished … like all of the time?†Is that a question you’re asking a lot lately? That’s because weight loss is a bit more complex than “calories in, calories out.†While that… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines scoliosis. We all have curves in our backs, but scoliosis causes the spine to curve in the wrong direction. It causes sideways curves, and those are not the same as the normal curves of the spine. In case you looked at your spine from your side, you had see it curves out… Read More
It’s hard to overcome a bad reputation — even for food! But some edibles once deemed to be health hazards have been vindicated by the ever-evolving science of nutrition. “With new research emerging on these topics, our recommendations change,†says Kelly Pritchett, national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It happened with eggs. One of America’s most… Read More
Your tendency to indulge in chocolate, go heavy on salt, or eat veggies may be tied to certain gene variants, a new study suggests. The study, of more than 800 adults, found links between several genes and people's food likes and dislikes. The gene variants were already known. One, for example, is linked to obesity risk; others are involved in… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at stretches for neck pain. Your neck is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It is serves us well as a source of strength and balance. When it’s out of whack, your neck can be a source of unending distress.  Let’s face it…today’s use of technology has our necks being… Read More
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for everyone -- and may even help current and former smokers avoid chronic lung disease, a new investigation reveals. Apples, pears, green leafy vegetables and peppers appear to offer protection against COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,, stated researchers led by Joanna Kaluza, of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland.… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines good health and wellness. Most individuals will experience neck or back pain at some time in their own own lives. Neck pain and back are among the leading causes of disability worldwide, along with the number of cases is increasing. Some factors behind this are increased usage of cellular devices bad position,… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez investigates pain, the spine and its connection to internal organs. Right after I had my first son, I suffered from headaches and some digestive issues. I had never had digestive issues before, but I passed it off as a side effect of giving birth to a living being. I also blamed the pressures… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at exercise and fitness from a chiropractic perspective. The advantages of exercise are plenty: Exercise might help prevent numerous conditions — to osteoporosis — from heart attacks and it can also prevent back pain and neck pain. Cardiovascular, strength training, and flexibility training exercise all play a significant part in a healthy… Read More
Early birds may have a leg up over night owls when it comes to health and weight, new research suggests. Investigators in Finland found that morning people tend to eat better and earlier in the day than late-to-bed types. The result: a higher risk of obesity for the night owls, said study lead author Mirkka Maukonen, of the National Institute… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez listens in on how chiropractors can help with sciatica. Dr. Joseph Licitra DC, a chiropractor that serves Clifton, NJ as well as Montclair, Bloomfield, and Passaic, recently discussed sciatica on a local cable show. Dr. Licitra says that chiropractors can help treat sciatic nerve pain. Clifton, United States Dr. Joseph Licitra DC,… Read More
Cancer isn't inevitable, but many Americans don't know that several lifestyle factors affect their risk of developing the disease, a new survey finds. Only one in two Americans is aware that obesity can raise the risk of cancer. And fewer than half understand that alcohol, inactivity, processed meat, eating lots of red meat and low consumption of fruits and vegetables… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at exercise as treatment for back injuries. Since 1992 Opioid Prescriptions Rose From 112 Million To More Than 249 Million As Of 2015 In 2004, there were enough written opioid prescriptions to ensure every American could have their own bottle. According to studies, a written prescription of a pain-killer should not… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez discusses clean eating. When it comes to eating clean, it’s often much easier than you think. Plus, you rarely have to alter the essence of your favorite dishes to achieve a cleaner plate. The key to turning them into  a “clean†dish is to start from the root—the ingredients. To build a cleaner plate, it first… Read More
El Paso,TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks examines a herniated disc. Herniated disc is a somewhat common condition that can occur anywhere along the spinal column, but most commonly affects the lower back or neck area. Also known as ruptured disk or a slipped disc, a herniated disc develops when one of the pillow-like pads between the vertebrae moves out of… Read More
If you're eager to save money while eating right, stick close to your own kitchen, researchers say. "Frequent eating out was associated with lower diet quality, more 'empty calories' and higher diet costs" compared to home cooking, said study author Adam Drewnowski. The troublemakers for regular restaurant-goers are solid fats, calories, alcohol and added sugar, added Drewnowski, who directs the… Read More