Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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What’s Wrong with My Shoulder?
Shoulder pain is a REALLY common problem that can arise from many causes. There are actually several joints that make up the shoulder, so shoulder injuries can be quite complex! Probably the most common source of shoulder pain arises from the muscle tendons and the bursa—the fluid-filled sacs that lubricate, cushion, and protect the sliding…
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Does Neck Pain Cause Headaches?
Headaches can arise from many different causes. A partial list includes stress, lack of sleep, allergies, neck trauma (particularly sports injuries and car accidents), and more. In some cases, the cause may be unknown. A unique common denominator of headaches has to do with cervical spine anatomy, in particular the upper part of the neck.…
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What’s the Best Mattress for Your Back?
Have you ever wondered “What type of mattress is best for my back?” Between the many types of mattresses available on the market—foam, coiled, water, as well as combinations of all these, not to forget further options between soft, medium, or firm—where do we begin? All of these variables make finding the right one truly…
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Iron-deficiency anemia in ulcerative colitis: Many patients don’t get testing, treatment
Date: October 24, 2016 Source: Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Summary: Many patients with ulcerative colitis don’t receive recommended testing and treatment for the common problem of iron deficiency anemia, reports a new study. Many patients with ulcerative colitis don’t receive recommended testing and treatment for the common problem of iron deficiency anemia,…
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Potatoes and cereals are health risk, while dairy is good for you, says new study
POTATOES and cereals increase the risk of heart disease while high fat dairy products cut the risk, according to a new study which rejects accepted wisdom on a healthy diet. By LUCY JOHNSTON PUBLISHED: 00:01, Sun, Oct 16, 2016 | UPDATED: 11:51, Sun, Oct 16, 2016 The research, which looked at dietary habits in 42…
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Less carbs, more fat: ketogenic diet makes migraine patients’ headaches disappear
14th October 2016 by Danielle Bengsch The diet was originally developed for childhood epilepsy a century ago and is now studied to treat migraines. Before the ketogenic diet became the latest low-carb diet trend, it was used to treat childhood epilepsy. Doctors had observed that fasting reduced the amount of seizures, and eating mainly fat…
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The clinical effect of acupuncture therapy in patients with gouty arthritis
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 11/01/2016 Lu WW, et al. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis. In context of the findings,, the authors illustrate that acupuncture is an effective and safe therapy for patients with gouty arthritis.…
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Vitamin C Deficiency and Back Pain
This study linked back pain with a vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is essential for strong ligaments, tendons and bones. So, a vitamin C deficiency is a possible mechanism for people with back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Serum vitamin C and spinal pain: A nationwide study Pain — Dionne C, et al. | November 01,…
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Do Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Help With Sciatica?
This reports shows that there is low- to very low-level evidence that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help sciatic symptoms. Since NSAIDs don’t work better than a placebo, and are more dangerous, they recommend that doctors consider this before prescribing these medications to people with sciatica. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for sciatica Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Oct 15;10:CD012382.…
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Tai Chi can help relieve chronic neck pain, study shows
Date: October 13, 2016 Source: American Pain Society Summary: Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results of randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results…