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ChiroMed: Combining Care for Better Health

ChiroMed: Combining Care for Better Health

A Chiropractic and Integrative Care Nutrition Plan at ChiroMed: A Path to Optimal Health

At ChiroMed – Integrated Medicine Holistic Healthcare in El Paso, TX, we believe in treating the body as a connected system where spinal health, nutrition, and lifestyle work together to promote wellness. Our chiropractic and integrative care nutrition plan combines chiropractic adjustments with personalized dietary and lifestyle guidance to address the root causes of health issues, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being. This holistic approach, offered by our expert team led by Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, ensures patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. Below, we explore the key components of this approach, including spinal health, nutritional counseling, and integrative therapies, with a focus on how ChiroMed delivers exceptional care.

Spinal Health: The Core of Wellness

Spinal health is central to our integrative approach at ChiroMed. Chiropractic adjustments align the spine, relieving nerve pressure and improving mobility. A properly aligned spine enhances body function and reduces discomfort. Paired with a nutrient-rich diet, including foods high in calcium and vitamin D, these adjustments strengthen bones and support long-term spinal health. At ChiroMed, our licensed chiropractors, including Dr. Alex Jimenez, use evidence-based techniques to ensure the spine remains flexible and resilient, setting the foundation for overall wellness (Chiropractor in Oviedo, 2023).

Tailored Nutritional Counseling: Personalized Wellness Plans

At ChiroMed, nutritional counseling is customized to meet each patient’s health goals. Our team, including nurse practitioner services, assesses individual needs to create meal plans that reduce inflammation, boost energy, or support recovery. Patients are guided to incorporate nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, which enhance the benefits of chiropractic care. This tailored approach empowers patients to make sustainable dietary changes that improve their health and complement their treatment plans (Dr. Matt Lucas, 2023).

Components of the Nutrition Plan: Building a Healthy Foundation

Our nutrition plans at ChiroMed focus on balance and variety. They include lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats to fuel the body, alongside anti-inflammatory foods like berries, nuts, and fatty fish. Regular meals maintain energy levels, while specific nutrients support healing and vitality. By integrating these dietary habits, patients experience faster recovery and sustained wellness, aligning with our holistic care philosophy (Dr. Marc Rogers, 2023).

Reducing Inflammation: A Key to Pain Relief

Chronic inflammation can worsen pain and delay healing. At ChiroMed, our nutrition plans emphasize omega-3-rich foods, such as salmon and flaxseeds, to naturally reduce inflammation. Chiropractic adjustments complement this by relieving joint stress, further lowering inflammation. This dual approach accelerates recovery and enhances comfort, helping patients manage pain effectively (Active Health Center, 2023).

Supporting Musculoskeletal Health: Strength and Mobility

The musculoskeletal system thrives with proper care. At ChiroMed, chiropractic adjustments improve joint mobility, while nutrients like magnesium and vitamin C support muscle repair and bone strength. Our rehabilitation services, including targeted exercises, further enhance musculoskeletal health, preventing injuries and improving movement. This comprehensive approach ensures patients maintain strength and flexibility for an active life (Grove Chiropractic, 2023).

Enhancing Nervous System Function: Better Body Communication

A healthy nervous system is vital for overall health. At ChiroMed, spinal adjustments remove nerve interference, improving communication between the brain and body. Our nutrition plans include B vitamins and antioxidants to support nerve health, enhancing coordination and reducing discomfort. This union optimizes nervous system function, helping patients feel their best (Rangeline Chiropractic, 2023).

Promoting Gut Health: The Foundation of Immunity

Gut health impacts the entire body, and ChiroMed addresses this through nutrition and stress reduction. Our plans include fiber-rich foods like broccoli and probiotics from yogurt to support digestion and immunity. Chiropractic care reduces stress, which can harm gut function, creating a healthier digestive system that boosts energy and overall wellness (Dr. Marc Rogers, 2023).

Hydration: Essential for Optimal Function

Hydration is a cornerstone of health at ChiroMed. Water lubricates joints, aids nutrient delivery, and supports spinal health. Our team encourages patients to drink adequate water daily to enhance the benefits of chiropractic care and maintain overall body function. This simple habit significantly improves health outcomes (Active Health Center, 2023).

Personalization and Supplementation: Tailored Support

Every patient at ChiroMed receives a personalized plan, often including supplements like vitamin D or omega-3s based on diagnostic assessments. Our nurse practitioner services ensure these recommendations are precise, using blood tests or health evaluations to address deficiencies. This customization maximizes the effectiveness of both chiropractic care and nutrition (Dr. Matt Lucas, 2023).

Integrated Approach: Whole Mind and Body Solution

ChiroMed’s strength lies in its integrated approach. Chiropractic care corrects spinal misalignments, while nutrition and lifestyle changes promote long-term health. Therapies like acupuncture, massage, and rehabilitation work together to address pain’s root causes, offering a comprehensive path to recovery and wellness. This holistic method ensures patients achieve lasting results (Grove Chiropractic, 2023).

Dr. Alex Jimenez’s Expertise: Leading Integrative Care in El Paso

Dr. Alex Jimenez, a board-certified chiropractor and family nurse practitioner, leads ChiroMed’s mission to treat injuries from work, sports, personal incidents, and motor vehicle accidents. With over 20 years of experience since graduating from the University of Vermont, Dr. Jimenez uses advanced imaging, like X-rays, and diagnostic assessments to identify the cause of injuries. His dual-scope approach ensures precise diagnoses and tailored treatment plans, combining chiropractic care, targeted exercises, massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition.

Dr. Jimenez’s unique skills extend to handling legal paperwork for personal injury cases, helping patients navigate insurance claims with ease. His integrative care addresses neuromusculoskeletal issues, promotes natural healing, and prevents long-term complications. Clinical observations from his practice highlight how this approach restores optimal health by tackling injury root causes (Jimenez, 2023).

Comprehensive Rehabilitation: A Multi-Faceted Approach

ChiroMed’s rehabilitation services combine chiropractic care, targeted exercises, massage therapy, acupuncture, and integrative medicine to address a wide range of injuries. Chiropractic adjustments restore spinal alignment, exercises strengthen muscles, and massage therapy relieves tension. Acupuncture reduces pain, while nutrition supports overall recovery. This multi-faceted approach promotes natural healing, prevents chronic issues, and helps patients return to an active lifestyle (Rangeline Chiropractic, 2023).

At ChiroMed – Integrated Medicine Holistic Healthcare in El Paso, TX, our chiropractic and integrative care nutrition plan offers a powerful, synergistic approach to health. By combining spinal adjustments with personalized nutrition and comprehensive therapies, we help patients address pain, recover from injuries, and achieve optimal wellness. Contact us at +1 (915) 412-6680 or support@chiromed.com to start your journey to better health.

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Sparkling Water and Weight Loss: Does It Really Work?

Can individuals add sparkling water to their diet to help lower blood sugar and aid with weight loss?

Sparkling Water

Sparkling water is generally considered a healthy drink with health benefits. It is refreshing, increases hydration, improves digestion, and may even help with weight loss (Takahashi A. 2025) (University of Chicago Medicine, 2023). This is nothing new. A previous study suggested that carbonated water makes the body feel full. The carbonation in sparkling water can trick the stomach into feeling fuller, potentially reducing overall calorie intake by curbing snacking between meals, which could prevent overeating and weight gain. (Wakisaka S. et al., 2012) However, a new report suggests carbonated water may help with weight loss by enhancing glucose/sugar uptake and metabolism. (Takahashi A. 2025) But further research is needed.

Lower Blood Sugar Levels

The report compared the effects of carbonated water to hemodialysis, a treatment that filters blood for individuals with kidney failure. (Takahashi A. 2025) Hemodialysis turns the blood alkaline, enhancing glucose absorption and metabolism. (EurekAlert, 2025)

Researchers assume that the carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbed after drinking sparkling water and the CO2 supplied during hemodialysis behave similarly. Carbonated water may consume glucose in the blood near the stomach, temporarily lowering blood sugar levels. However, the researchers suggested that follow-up continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) studies to measure blood sugar levels before and after drinking carbonated water would be necessary to validate the effect.

This does not mean that after drinking sparkling water, there will be major changes to an individual’s weight. Something metabolically is probably happening, but it’s still barely being discovered. The impact of CO2 in carbonated water is not a standalone solution for weight loss. (Takahashi A. 2025)

Adding To A Diet

If sparkling water can help manage blood glucose, it could also affect how the body stores fat. Over time, high blood sugar levels can overwhelm the body, and excess sugar becomes stored as body fat instead of being stored properly for energy use, causing weight gain. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024) But for the most part, according to the research, the carbon dioxide in sparkling water may help to prevent this by stimulating glycolysis, or the process the body uses to break down glucose for energy and keep blood sugar levels low. (National Cancer Institute, N.D) (Takahashi A. 2025) Further research is needed to confirm and understand how sparkling water can proficiently and effectively work for weight loss.

Carbonated water alone is unlikely to contribute to significant weight loss. However, sparkling water can be a useful tool for weight loss as part of a healthy lifestyle (Takahashi A. 2025). A balanced diet and regular exercise are still essential for effective weight management.

Weight Gain

Some researchers have questioned whether sparkling water can lead to weight gain. A study on rats and humans found a link between drinking carbonated water and increased levels of the hunger-stimulating hormone ghrelin. (Eweis D. S., Abed F., & Stiban J. 2017) This could lead to increased appetite and higher calorie consumption, but more research is needed, as sleep, physical activity levels and hydration also impact hormones.

Individuals interested in including carbonated water in a balanced diet should check the labels for the caloric content, added sugars, and sugar alcohols, like xylitol or erythritol, which can cause gas or bloating. It is ideal if the label says water and carbonation; the fewer ingredients, the better.

Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic

Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic works with primary healthcare providers and specialists to build optimal health and wellness solutions. We focus on what works for you to relieve pain, restore function, prevent injury, and help mitigate issues through adjustments that help the body realign itself. They can also work with other medical professionals to integrate a treatment plan to resolve musculoskeletal problems.

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Takahashi A. (2025). Can carbonated water support weight loss? BMJ Nutr Prev Health. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2024-001108

University of Chicago Medicine. (2023). Is sparkling water good for you? What about hard seltzer? https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/health-and-wellness-articles/is-carbonated-water-good-for-you

Wakisaka, S., Nagai, H., Mura, E., Matsumoto, T., Moritani, T., & Nagai, N. (2012). The effects of carbonated water upon gastric and cardiac activities and fullness in healthy young women. Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology, 58(5), 333–338. https://doi.org/10.3177/jnsv.58.333

EurekAlert. (2025). Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting glucose uptake and metabolism. BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2024-001108

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/insulin-resistance-type-2-diabetes.html

National Cancer Institute. (N.D.). Glycolysis. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/glycolysis

Eweis, D. S., Abed, F., & Stiban, J. (2017). Carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages induces ghrelin release and increased food consumption in male rats: Implications on the onset of obesity. Obesity research & clinical practice, 11(5), 534–543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2017.02.001