El Paso is famous for bold Mexican flavors, family-owned restaurants, and fresh ingredients rooted in border culture. The good news is that Mexican food can be very healthy when you know what to order and how to customize it. Many traditional dishes already focus on vegetables, lean proteins, beans, herbs, and simple cooking methods. With small changes—like choosing grilled instead of fried foods—you can enjoy satisfying meals that support digestion, energy, and overall wellness. From a clinical perspective, nutrition plays a major role in reducing inflammation, supporting joint health, and promoting optimal nervous system function. Dr. Alexander Jimenez , DC, APRN, FNP-BC, frequently emphasizes that food choices work best when paired with integrative chiropractic care and nurse practitioner (NP) guidance. This combined approach supports healing by aligning the body, calming the nervous system, and fueling tissues with proper nutrients. What Makes Mexican Food Healthy? Traditiona...
Sciatica is a painful condition that affects the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. It often causes pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, along with numbness, tingling, or weakness. For years, treatment focused on pain medications, steroid injections, or surgery when symptoms became severe. In 2026 , sciatica care has changed in important ways. New treatments now focus on targeted nerve relief, tissue healing, and personalized care plans instead of simply masking pain. Many of these advances aim to reduce the need for surgery, shorten recovery time, and lower the need for long-term medication use (BioSpace, 2025). This shift reflects a deeper understanding of how nerve pain works and how the spine, muscles, and nervous system interact. Why Sciatica Treatment Needed to Evolve Traditional sciatica care often relied on: Long-term pain medications Repeated steroid injections Surgical procedures like discectomy or spinal fusion While these treatments help some...
