Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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“Text Neck” May Not Be A Real Thing
There are articles out there that claim that texting and reading on a smartphone causes neck pain. This article published in the journal SPINE says that “text neck” and the neck flexion angle using a smartphone is not associated with neck pain frequency or intensity in adults. ~ Dr. Broussard Association Between Text Neck and…
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Back Pain Treatments That Are Effective
In the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a group of researchers wanted to look at what treatments were effective for back pain that was 6 – 12 weeks old. They found that the most effective treatments were 1) exercise, 2) heat wraps, 3) opioids, 4) manual therapy and 5) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness…
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Major Risk of Injury for Recreational Runners
ScienceDaily Top Health – April 12, 2021 Almost half of all recreational runners incur injuries, mostly relating to knees, calves or Achilles tendons, and the level of risk is equally high whatever your age, gender or running experience. These are the findings of a thesis within sport science. Doctoral student Jonatan Jungmalm recruited a little over…
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Low Fat Diets Decrease Testosterone Levels in Men
APRIL 9, 2021 by University of Worcester A new study conducted at the University of Worcester and published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has found low-fat diets decrease men’s testosterone levels by 10-15%. Optimal testosterone levels are critical to men’s health. Low testosterone levels are linked to a higher risk of heart…
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Research shows how a sugary diet early in life could mean memory trouble later
University of Southern California Health News | April 5, 2021 The study by a team of researchers at USC Dornsife, UCLA and the University of Georgia, Athens, finds a direct connection between particular bacteria in the gut and impaired brain function. New research shows how drinking sugary beverages early in life may lead to impaired…
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Walk Till It Hurts With Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
In an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors found that walking exercises at a pace that elicits moderate to severe ischemic leg symptoms (buttock and thigh pain/numbness/tingling) was better than no exercise or an exercise intensity that did not elicit symptoms. ~ Dr. Broussard Effect of Low-Intensity vs High-Intensity…
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Keto Diet to Treat Pulmonary Hypertension
Mark R. Payne DC April 5, 2021 Keto Diet to Treat Pulmonary Hypertension The Study: Nutritional ketosis to treat pulmonary hypertension associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome: a case report Overview: This paper is new case report of a 62 year old female with pulmonary hypertension and metabolic syndrome and details the results following adherence…
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Does Milk Really Make a Body Good? The Other Side of Story
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP I have to wonder how the government dietary guidelines still recommends consuming three glasses of milk a day. Where is there evidence? A 2020 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by Walter C. Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H., and David S. Ludwig, M.D., Ph.D. reviewed over 100 top…
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Drinking Wine May Help Protect Against Cataracts
American Academy of Ophthalmology News | March 31, 2021 People who consume alcohol moderately appear less likely to develop cataracts that require surgery. Wine consumption showed the strongest protective effect, suggesting that antioxidants which are abundant in red wine may play a role in cataract prevention. However, people who drank daily or nearly daily had…
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Acupuncture vs Best Medical Therapy in Migraine Prevention
When compared to migraine medications, acupuncture seems to be a safe and effective first-line treatment in migraine headache care. ~ Dr. Broussard Acupuncture vs Best Medical Therapy in Episodic Migraine Prophylaxis March 24, 2021 Frontiers in Neurology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this randomized clinical trial compared 12 treatments of acupuncture with best pharmacologic management…