Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Commonly Asked Questions about Fibromyalgia
WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA? FM is a relatively common chronic disorder where widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and potentially a host of other symptoms may be present. The word “fibromyalgia” is derived from the Latin term “fibro” (fibrous tissue) and the Greek term “myo” for muscle and “algia” for pain. Even though FM is often described as…
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Statins – What You Need to Know!
Patients frequently obtain chiropractic services for aches and pains associated with their muscles and joints. In fact, some of the most common diagnoses chiropractors make are “sprains and strains” of the neck, back, and extremities. So, how does this fit in with the use of statin medications? Statins are a group of medications frequently prescribed…
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The “Many Faces” of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can present with a very mild, occasional numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers and may never progress much beyond that point. But, for other patients, CTS is a painful, rapidly progressive problem that requires immediate attention. What makes it mild for some and bad for others?…
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Sleep Duration and Predicted 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk Among US Adults
January 12, 2015 Journal of the American Heart Association TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A total of 7690 men and nonpregnant women between the ages of 40 and 79 years who participated in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed to evaluate the association between self-reported sleep duration and predicted 10-year cardiovascular risk. After adjustment for…
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Posture and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Kyphosis is the name of the curve in the middle part of the spine. When this part of the spine curves too much (hump-back), it affects the way the shoulder can move. A study published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery suggests that this condition may influence the development of shoulder impingement syndrome.…
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Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care
I have had the pleasure of treating many pregnant women in my office over the years. I personally have had some very good results and to my knowledge no one was made worse. Once again I have been surprised at the number of studies that have been performed on pregnancy and chiropractic care. Here are…
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Global Burden of Cancer Attributable to High BMI in 2012
December 09, 2014 The Lancet Oncology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Body-mass index >25 kg/m2 is associated with increased risk for cancer. Using BMI data from 2002 and assuming a 10-year lag period between high BMI and cancer occurrence, the authors assessed worldwide cancer incidence in 2012 to assess the disease burden attributable to high BMI. They estimated that…
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For Tension Headache, Combo Rx Tops Acetaminophen
In the Journal of Headache and Pain, the authors found that a combination medication for tension headache, including acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine, is more effective for pain relief than acetaminophen alone ~ Dr. Broussard December 1, 2014 Alisa G. Woods, PhD Pain relief is better with a triple combination medication that includes acetaminophen than with…
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How Does Chiropractic Treatment Reduce Pain?
This article suggests that high-velocity, low amplitude thrust manipulation has a profound influence on the descending inhibitory pain mechanism. This has to do with the endogenous opioids, such as endorphins, which are the body’s natural pain killers. HERE is a brief explanation from the Neuroscience Dept at The University ~ Dr. Broussard The role of…
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High Fat Diet Not As Dangerous As High Carb Plans
Ohio State University find that levels of fat in the blood did not increase with a high fat diet, but did with a high carbohydrate intake By Sarah Knapton 21 November 2014 Saturated fat has long been demonised by doctors and nutritionists who claim that it increases the risk of heart problems. But decades of…