Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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The Beginners Guide to Chiropractic by Dr Heidi Haavik [Video]
ABOUT DR HEIDI HAAVIK: Dr Heidi Haavik is a chiropractor and a neurophysiologist who has worked in the area of human neurophysiology for over 15 years. Heidi has a PhD in human neurophysiology from the University of Auckland. https://youtu.be/kg8oHdsnyE8 YouTube Video Link
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Dental Health: Waterpik vs. flossing: What is best?
Written by Nicole Galan Reviewed by Christine A. Frank, DDS Last reviewed: Fri 24 February 2017 Most people know to brush and floss their teeth regularly. However, many people have questions about whether water flossing is an alternative to traditional flossing. Flossing Brushing the teeth is an effective way of removing food plaque from the…
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Can staying active help to prevent chronic pain?
The more it hurts, the less we move to try to protect it, but if we move more, it will hurt less. Kind of ironic, isn’t it. The article below describes a study that found that light to moderate activity helps to prevent or reduce chronic pain in arthritis, back pain and fibromyalgia. Date: February…
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Pediatric Back Pain Linked With Low Vitamin D Levels, and Inactive Lifestyles
Back pain in children is linked with limited sun exposure, low vitamin D diets, body fat, lower physical activity, sedentary lifestyles and lower levels of calcium. ~ Dr. Broussard Mechanical factors and vitamin D deficiency in schoolchildren with low back pain: biochemical and cross-sectional survey analysis Ahmad H Alghadir, Sami A Gabr, Einas S Al-Eisa…
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Acupuncture Lessens Migraine Attacks in Chinese Study
by Kristina Fiore, Associate Editor, MedPage Today February 20, 2017 Acupuncture may be helpful for migraine prevention, according to a randomized controlled trial from China. The trial included both real and sham acupuncture, as well as a wait-list control group. Over 16 weeks, real acupuncture treatment was associated with a greater reduction in migraine attacks…
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Weak Thigh Muscles Increase Knee OA Risk in Women
Growing evidence of relationship, but only for females by Wayne Kuznar, Contributing Writer February 19, 2017 Women with thigh muscle weakness have an increased risk of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (RKOA), but this relationship was no longer significant when adjusting for body mass index (BMI). In men, in contrast, thigh muscle strength was similar between knees with RKOA and…
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Study confirms vitamin D protects against colds and flu
Daily or weekly dose had greatest benefit for those with significant deficiency BY Sue McGreevey and Mike Morrison February 15, 2017 A new global collaborative study has confirmed that vitamin D supplementation can help protect against acute respiratory infections. The study, a participant data meta-analysis of 25 randomized controlled trials including more than 11,000 participants,…
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The Side Effects of Orthopedic Knee Surgery: Doubling Down at the Great Orthopedic Surgery Casino
by Chris Centeno, M.D. What are the side effects of orthopedic surgery? One of the more disturbing things we see in interventional orthopedics is patients who have undergone multiple aggressive types of orthopedic surgery. The behavior is a bit like a gambler at a casino. If you don’t hit it big the first time, keep doubling…
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Placebo Plus Usual Treatment Achieves Clinically Significant Back Pain Relief
Patients who knew they were taking a placebo pill had 28% more pain relief and 30% less disability as the treatment as usual group. FEBRUARY 9, 2017 A placebo of a pill added to treatment as usual for chronic low back pain resulted in clinically significant improvements in patients who were informed about the placebo…
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Vitamin K and osteoporosis: Myth or reality?
Vitamin K is necessary for improving bone health. Vitamin K is found in plants and green vegetables. If you decide to take dietary supplements, I would suggest you consider MegaQuinone K2-7. FEBRUARY 09, 2017 Metabolism Palermo A, et al. This study was focused on determining the effect of Vitamin K (plasma levels, dietary intake, and…