Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Acupuncture Use BEFORE Surgery May Help Reduce Post-Operative Pain
In the journal Anesthesiology, Dr. Brinda Kirsh authored a paper that studied using two types of acupuncture before surgery. She concluded that people using acupuncture BEFORE their surgical procedures, used less pain killers because they experienced less pain compared to standard procedures. She said that this could lead to an effective, low cost, low risk…
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The Role of Acupuncture for Migraine Headache and Fibromyalgia
An article published in the journal Best Practice & Research: Clinical Anaesthesiology, found that based on the most recent evidence, migraine and fibromyalgia are two conditions with the most favorable outcomes after acupuncture. ~ Dr. Broussard The role of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic pain Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2020 Sep;34(3):603-616. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.08.005.…
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Turmeric For Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
In this article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the authors found that curcumin, which is the active ingredient in the turmeric root, seems to help reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Rakel, recommends 2,000-3,000 mg of curcumin per day and that the supplements have black pepper in them for better absorption. ~…
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Echinacea: Science and Safety
National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Echinacea Common Names: echinacea, purple coneflower, coneflower, American coneflower Latin Names: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida Background There are nine known species of echinacea, all of which are native to North America. They were used by Native Americans of the Great Plains region as traditional medicines. Echinacea is promoted as…
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Can The Shape of Your Earlobe Predict a Heart Attack?
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Most people are very well aware of the correlation of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.. but ear creases?! To the surprise of many people, earlobe creases may indicate artery disease. The possible association between ear lobe creases and coronary artery disease garnered attention when a study by Dr. William…
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How Accurate Are Home Blood Oxygen Monitors?
— The Skeptical Cardiologist examines pulse oximeters labeled not for medical use by Anthony Pearson, MD September 17, 2020 I mentioned in a previous post that I had purchased a home pulse oximeter and had used it to monitor my oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels during the time I had COVID-esque symptoms recently. Personally, I felt the device…
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Myths about back pain that make it worse
Kathryn O’Connell | September 16, 2020 Is your sedentary time racking up during the pandemic? Spending more time on Zoom calls? More time catching up on Netflix series? Less time exercising? Then you might be one of nearly 65 million American adults who has experienced a recent episode of back pain. Back problems are among…
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Foods that make you hungrier
Charlie Williams | September 14, 2020 No matter what we eat, hunger is seldom more than a few hours away. Though sometimes it can feel like hunger is seldom more than a few minutes away, even after we just ate. Why? When we give our bodies high-quality nutrients, we receive enduring energy that wards off…
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Chiropractic Manipulation Helps Physical Therapy with Pinched Nerves in the Back
Lumbar radiculopathy is a condition where back pain radiates down the leg(s). The number one cause of lumbar radiculopathy is a disc herniation. In an article published in The American Journal of Medicine, the authors concluded that spinal manipulation improves the results of physical therapy over a 3 month period for people suffering with lumbar…
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Joint Mobilization Used in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, they found that joint mobilization might be a useful adjunctive intervention in the management of CTS. ~ Dr. Broussard The Utilization of Joint Mobilization As Part of a Comprehensive Program to Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Josiah D. Sault, DPT…