Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Does Chiropractic Treatment Help Tendon Problems?
In the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, an article concluded that joint mobilization and manipulation may help manage tendon problems like rotator cuff problems, tennis elbow problems, Achilles tendon problems and de Quervain’s disease. I think its always a good idea to add exercise programs to these problems in order to empower the patient…
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Excess blood sugar promotes clogging of arteries
Cornell University Health News | March 23, 2021 Excess sugar in the blood, the central feature of diabetes, can react with immune proteins to cause myriad changes in the immune system, including inflammatory changes that promote atherosclerosis, according to a new study from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and University of Massachusetts Medical School. The…
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Green Leafy Vegetables Essential for Muscle Strength
MARCH 24, 2021 by Edith Cowan University Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research. The study, published today in the Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet, predominantly from vegetables, had significantly better muscle function of…
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Hard vs Soft Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis
In an article published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the authors compared hard vs soft orthotics for heel pain as a result of plantar fasciitis. They found that both hard and soft orthotic helped; however the soft orthotics didn’t cost as much and there were fewer visits for fitting. ~ Dr. Broussard…
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What Sugar Does to the Brain
Alistair Gardiner | February 12, 2021 Sugar is a slippery slope. On the one hand, the brain and body need it for fuel; on the other, it can act like a drug—the more we eat, the more we seem to crave. Sugar has been considered a dietary enemy for a long time—and with good reason.…
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Vitamin K2 Awareness in Sun-Protected Patients Supplementing With Vitamin D
In an article written for doctors and published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, the authors mention that Vitamin K2 has a synergistic effect with Vitamin D. They said that it is important to know that most of their patients do not eat a diet with adequate Vitamin K2, which is found in organ…
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Can I Get Adjusted After Back Surgery?
In an article published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, the authors stated that pain and disability may persist following back surgery, and these patients may seek treatment by people trained in manipulative and manual therapy. They reviewed the medical literature and found that there is low-level literature suggestive of manual and manipulative…
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Heart Health and Fish Oil Supplements
In an article published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the authors recommended at least two servings of fatty fish per week. If this cannot be achieved, dietary supplementation with fish oil capsules may be reasonable. ~ Dr. Broussard Cardiovascular Impact of Nutritional Supplementation With Omega-3 Fatty Acids February 10, 2021 JACC:…
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Pro-inflammatory diet associated with low back pain prevalence in U.S. adults
Can what you eat be making your back hurt? A paper put out by the Association of Academic Physiatrists at their Annual Meeting reports that eating foods that promote inflammation is associated with lower back pain. Similarly, foods that reduce inflammation may help your lower back pain. If you look around, there are apps that…
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Cereal Grains Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Early Death
A paper published in the British Medical Journal found that people who eat highly processed cereal grains such as oats,, rice, barley and wheat increase their chance of heart disease and early death. ~ Dr. Broussard High intake of refined grains linked to higher risk of heart disease and death MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | February 4,…