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Chiropractic Realignment and Adjustments El Paso, Texas

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Chiropractic believes that optimal health comes from having a healthy nervous system, particularly a healthy spinal column. Time, work, school, and everyday living means movement. And like anything that moves over and over again, at some point it's going to get stuck or slip out of place. When the spine's vertebrae become misaligned, pressure begins to press on the nerves that come out of the spinal cord. This is called a chiropractic subluxation and requires chiropractic realignment. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to mobilize the spinal discs so they can move freely along with returning them back  into place and in their proper positions. These techniques are called spinal manipulations/adjustments. During an adjustment, the vertebra is released or set free from the misaligned position and put back into the proper position in the spine's column. Adjustments allow the body to heal and maintain homeostasis . Chiropractors are trained in a va
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Home Treatment for Neck Pain El Paso, Texas

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Healing takes place at home. Q: Recently diagnosed with a bulging disc at C5-C6 , is there anything I can do at home to relieve my pain? — El Paso, TX. A: Great question because anyone that has woken up with a stiff neck can relate. This is the most common area of herniation in the neck. It is highly susceptible to regular wear and tear but poor neck posture, like looking down at a phone for too long and improper motion mechanics can also be a cause. Taking care of yourself without having to go to the doctor is very important and it is critical to learn proper healing methods, and techniques . Healthcare professionals will say that most of the healing takes place at home. There are various ways to reduce pain at home, but remember that there is a point when symptoms do warrant professional medical attention. Good news Bulging and herniated discs typically heal within six months — and less than 10% ever need surgery . Non-surgical treatment for cervical
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Functional Neurology: Gluten-Related Brain Health Issues

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Many research studies have arguably analyzed how gluten can affect the nervous system. However, people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity have demonstrated a variety of symptoms, ranging from headaches and brain fog to autoimmune disease. Moreover, brain health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and migraines, among others, are also common symptoms in people with gluten sensitivity or intolerance. Gluten ataxia, a severe autoimmune disorder, affects a small percentage of the population. Evidence suggests that brain health issues, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may also be affected by gluten. In the following article, we discuss several common gluten-related brain health issues. Brain Fog, Headaches, Migraines, Insomnia, and ADHD Many people with brain health issues like celiac disease as well as gluten sensitivity or intolerance understand the risks of consuming gluten. But, if they do eat gluten, many people report feeling that their brains
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Functional Neurology: Gluten Sensitivity and Brain Health

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Do you feel like grain consumption makes it difficult to focus or concentrate? Or does grain consumption make you feel like it leads to tiredness? Do you feel like grain consumption causes the development of any symptoms? Are you on a 100% gluten-free diet? Diet and environmental factors can affect brain health. Researchers and healthcare professionals have associated one specific component with neurological disease: gluten . Brain health issues and neurological diseases have tremendously increased over the last several years. As a matter of fact, approximately 20 percent of adults in the United States have a diagnosable mental disorder and unfortunately, those statistics are expected to increase over the next few years. Depression is the most common cause of disability worldwide while anxiety affects more than 40 million Americans today. Moreover, Alzheimer's disease is currently the sixth-leading cause of mortality in the United States. A 2013 research study demonstrate
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Health Coaching in El Paso: Part 4

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Health coaches are becoming more and more crucial as modern and naturopathic medicine continues to improve. More than ever, the healthcare field is progressing at high speeds and professionals do not always have the time available that some patients desire. Here is where health coaches get involved. Basically, the position of a health coach was produced to fulfill the emptiness in several doctor offices. Many physicians contribute but don't have the time or tools to help each individual and assist in constructing healthy habits on a day to day basis. But, health coaches are available to be a supportive mentor who guides and assists patients in making healthy lifestyle changes. Many patients who seek assistance to change their lifestyle are those afflicted by some kind of chronic pain, headaches, or joint swelling. In the previous weeks, we have defined and explained what a health coach is and what they really do, as well as the first four steps a health coach might ta
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Why Transgender Healthcare Is Important

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Do you have: Back problems? Digestive Problems? Headaches or Migraines? Injuries? Muscle issues? If you are experiencing any of these situations, then you might want to consider seeing a chiropractor. Transgender Discrimination Going to get a routine checkup from either the doctor or the dentist is stressful enough for individuals. For transgender individuals, going to get a routine checkup is even more stressful for them as they are more often getting mistreated or even denied care that they needed. In a 2009 survey , around 70% of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals have reported experience the following: Refusal of health care Healthcare professional refusing to touch or use precautions to individuals Healthcare professionals using unnecessary abusive language Blamed for their own health wellness Healthcare professionals being abusive to the patients Additional surveys also revealed that transgender health care is discriminated and has kept at l
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Approaching Holidays Don't Get Stressed Out El Paso, Texas

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The holiday decorations are out, possibly still in the box or boxes, you're browsing all the deals and recipes. Family is coming in ready to spend quality family time and catch up on everything. All the while juggling bedding, seating arrangements, whose gluten-free, etc. Chronic pain is exhausting all on its own. Add the approaching holidays to the mix and there is a set up for a perfect storm of pain and possibly more injuries . And just a reminder the holidays aren't even here yet! But like most of us, we are already getting into holiday mode, which equals stress, stress, and more stress. Everyone needs to take a breath/break in order to manage the pain. Here are some positive ways to de-stress to take the pressure off, and be in a  frame of mind to enjoy the celebration. Know Your Limitations Living with chronic pain means that you may not be able to do everything you're planning. Sometimes, traditions need to change. Do not beat yourself up if it doe
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Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy for Neck Pain El Paso, Texas

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Q: My neck pain comes and goes, depending on the weather, and has for a few years. I have found certain exercises that help and others that make the pain worse. A co-worker told me about Mechanical diagnosis therapy. What is it and can it help? — El Paso, TX. A: Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy also known as the McKenzie Method is a spinal technique that teaches how to safely and effectively reduce neck pain and improve neck function. The goal of mechanical diagnosis therapy is to: Assess Treat Prevent back and neck pain This puts you in a position to control the pain. This technique can also help with joint problems that cause: Shoulder Hip Knee pain Exercises that help reduce neck pain are highly beneficial, especially combined with chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitation treatment plan. But, mechanical diagnosis therapy definitely would be worth trying out for relief and prevention of neck pain. This method finds a key exercise that you can do to contro
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Functional Neurology: The Brain and the Gut Microbiome Connection

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Approximately 100 trillion bacteria are found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or gut, including Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium, and Ruminococcus, among many others. These microscopic organisms, known as the microbiome, help digest food, process nutrients, and produce immune molecules which helps heal injuries and fight inflammation. Surprisingly, however, the gut microbiome plays a much more fundamental role in the brain. Although the brain and the gastrointestinal tract seem to be two independent parts of the human body, they are actually connected through a series of biochemical communications between nerve cells and immune pathways, known as the gut-brain axis. Bacteria create neuroactive compounds in the gut, including up to 90 percent of all of our neurotransmitter serotonin, which ultimately helps control our mood. Moreover, the brain also sends signals to the digestive system, by way of instance, to stimulate or suppress digestion. In the article below,
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