Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Why do some intervertebral discs degenerate, when others (in the same spine) do not?
This article discusses the process of disc degeneration and the reasons discs degenerate. The good news is that they conclude that moderate mechanical loading, strengthens all spinal tissues. ~ Dr. Broussard Clin Anat. 2015 Mar;28(2):195-204. doi: 10.1002/ca.22404. Epub 2014 Apr 19. Adams MA Abstract This review suggests why some discs degenerate rather than age normally.…
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The Comparative Effect of Episodes of Chiropractic and Medical Treatment on the Health of Older Adults
This study provides evidence of the comparative effectiveness of chiropractic care relative to medical-only services on the functional health of older adults during acute episodes of back care. Given the literature supporting a minimally effective chiropractic treatment level for back problems, this research provides additional support that such therapeutic levels are indeed beneficial in terms…
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Green Tea’s Impact on Cognitive Function Now Visible
by Megan Brooks Green tea appears to boost memory by enhancing functional brain connectivity, a new imaging study suggests. A study led by Stefan Borgwardt, MD, PhD, from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Basel, Switzerland, shows that drinking a green tea extract enhances memory performance, a finding that researchers suggest may have important clinical…
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More People Pick Elimination Diets to Discover Food Sensitivities
– The Fad and Science Behind Not Eating Entire Food Groups for Weeks at a Time By Sarah Nassauer April 16, 2014 The adage that you are what you eat doesn’t quite ring true for some people. A growing group is swearing by the idea: You are what you don’t eat. Elimination diets—which call for cutting…
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Chinese Herb Proves Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis
by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 15, 2014 A plant extract used in traditional Chinese medicine was as effective as methotrexate for the short-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and was superior when the two agents were given in combination, an open-label randomized trial showed. At 6 months, 46.4% of patients receiving methotrexate had improved by…
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Manipulating the Pain: Chiropractic and Other “Alternative” Treatments for Back Pain – Video
This is a video from the National Institute of Health. You are going to have to be a nerd like me to watch this, but since it is a lecture from a doctor I highly respect, it was easier for me : ) Runtime: 00:57:33 [Watch video]
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Research Shows Poorly Understood “Leaky Gut Syndrome” Is Real, May Be the Cause of Several Diseases
For decades, “leaky gut syndrome” was passed off as quackery. But new research shows it is indeed real, and may be the cause of asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, and more. Daniela Drake, M.D., M.B.A., is a former McKinsey & Co. consultant who is now a board-certified internist in private practice in Los Angeles. 03.27.14…
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Lumbar Fusion vs Conservative Treatment For Chronic Low Back Pain
There is strong evidence that lumbar fusion is not more effective than conservative treatment in reducing perceived disability because of chronic low back pain among patients with degenerative spinal diseases. It is unlikely that further research on the subject would considerably affect this conclusion. Lumbar fusion compared with conservative treatment in patients with chronic low…
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For Back Pain Study Shows Combination Therapy is Better
The conclusions of this study show that the combination of specific lumbar mobilization AND core stability exercises help better than just exercise alone. ~ Dr. Broussard Comparison between Specific Lumber Mobilization and Core-Stability Exercises with Core-Stability Exercises Alone in Mechanical low back pain Ahmed R, et al. Pak J Med Sci. 2014. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To…
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Body posture changes in women with migraine and TMJ disorders
The slumped forward head posture is associated with migraine headaches and TMJ disorders… Background Migraine and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are reported to be associated. However, there are no reports on the association among migraines, TMDs and changes in body posture. Objectives To assess changes in body posture in women suffering migraines with or without TMD…