Coenzyme Q10 supplementation for prophylaxis in adult patients with migraine
In an article published in the British Medical Journal, the authors found that CoQ10 didn’t reduce the severity of migraine headaches; however, CoQ10 did reduce the duration and the frequency of migraine attacks. The paper discussed different dosages and I would recommend starting anywhere from 400 mg to 800 mg per day for a minimum…
Veteran’s Administration Evidence Map of Acupuncture
Many Veterans desire complementary and alternative medicine or integrative medicine modalities such as acupuncture, both for treatment and for the promotion of wellness. However, the effectiveness and adverse events associated with acupuncture are not firmly established. Given the VA’s desire to promote evidence-based practice, this evidence mapping project will help provide guidance to VA leadership…
Chiropractor Helps Rehab A Patient With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A video of a long chiropractic journey towards health. Watch this 16 minute video of a chiropractor helping a person with traumatic brain injury. WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Pain: Considering Complementary Approaches (eBook)
US Department of Health and Human Services National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. It is also a common reason why people turn to complementary health approaches. This 47-page eBook provides an overview of complementary health approaches for pain, including acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, spinal…
Does Traction Help Pinched Nerves in the Lower Back?
In an article published in the journal Physical Therapy, the authors searched the medical literature trying to find out if traction helped a condition called “lumbar radiculopathy” which is like a pinched nerve in the lower back or like sciatica symptoms. They found that traction, used in conjunction with something like physical therapy was helpful…
Overactive Bladder Symptoms Alleviated by Dried Cranberry Powder
In an article published in the Journal of Urology, the authors found that a daily intake of 500 grams of dried cranberry powder decreased daily urinary mishaps by about 16% and urgency episodes by about 57%. ~ Dr. Broussard —Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, evaluated the efficacy of dried cranberry powder in…
Comparison of Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
In this article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors found that giving shots of steroids inside of the shoulder joint appeared to be the treatment of choice for frozen shoulder. If that type of treatment doesn’t seem appealing to you, and you want to try something different, consider letting me evaluate…
Acupuncture Helps Prevent Migraine Headaches Safely
A paper published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology, the authors reviewed the medical literature to assess how well acupuncture worked for the prevention of migraine headache compared to pharmacological treatment. The authors concluded that there was moderate evidence that acupuncture is mildly more effective and much safer than medication for the prevention of migraine headaches. ~…
Acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain
The authors of this paper published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews searched medical databases to find the effects of acupuncture for chronic lower back pain. They found that acupuncture may relieve pain immediately after treatment, but the therapy may improve function immediately after sessions as well as physical but not mental quality of…
Vitamin D Status Associated With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
If you know someone that suffers from lower urinary tract symptoms, suggest they get their Vitamin D status checked. An article in The Journal of Urology suggests that if you have sufficient Vitamin D, you should not suffer from as much lower urinary tract symptoms. Can be an easy fix. ~ Dr. Broussard December 07,…