Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Spinal Manipulation Helps Low Back Herniated Discs
In an article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 90.5% of patients with a herniated disc in their lower back reported to be improved in 3 months, and 88.0% were improved at 1 year. ~ Dr. Broussard. Outcomes of acute and chronic patients with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed symptomatic lumbar disc herniations receiving…
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The Mose Effective Anti-Aging Workout, Backed by Science
MDLinx Connie Capone|August 19, 2020 Exercise is hard work, but it pays. Adding to the many reasons to get moving is compelling new research that has found that two exercise methods can slow the aging process by preventing cellular aging: high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and endurance training. What are these exercise methods, and why do…
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Multivitamin, mineral supplement linked to less-severe, shorter-lasting illness symptoms
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|August 18, 2020 Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. The findings by Oregon State University researchers were published…
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Association of Chronic Spine Pain and Diet Quality
Sugar in the diet is associated with a 49% increased odds of chronic spinal pain. Higher fruit, whole grain, and dairy is associated with a 20-26% lower likelihood of chronic spine pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Zick, Suzanna Mariaa,*; Murphy, Susan Lynnb; Colacino, Justinc PAIN Reports: September/October 2020 – Volume 5 – Issue 5 – p…
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A Third of American Children Regularly Eat Fast Food
— And pandemic might just increase these numbers by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 14, 2020 More than 36% of U.S. kids ate fast food on any given day from 2015 to 2018, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data showed. Among U.S. children and adolescents ages 2-19, more than 11% consumed…
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Ear Stimulation Eases IBS Pain in Teens
— 59% of users versus 26% of those given sham stimulation experienced a reduction in worst pain by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer August 14, 2020 A noninvasive device (IB-Stim) delivering percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation to the external ear safely reduced abdominal pain and improved quality of life in adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),…
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Yoga shown to improve anxiety: Study
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|August 12, 2020 Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating anxiety in some people. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a new study found that yoga was significantly more effective for generalized anxiety disorder than standard…
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Low-carb or low-fat: Which is healthier?
Connie Capone|August 12, 2020 Over the years we’ve seen countless diet fads come and go, each one promising to help us shed unwanted pounds with ease, but many of these get-thin-quick diets are like get-rich-quick schemes—they tend to help us lose dollars quicker than weight. On the other hand, low-carb and low-fat diets with names…
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Manual Therapy Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In an article published in the journal Physical Therapy, the authors concluded that, in the long-term, manual therapy resulted in similar outcomes as surgery in women with carpal tunnel syndrome. ~ Dr. Broussard Manual Therapy Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 4-Year Follow-up From a Randomized Controlled Trial César Fernández-de-las-Peñas Physical Therapy, pzaa150, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa150 Published:…
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Resveratrol Supplements May Help Bone Mineral Density
In an article published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, the authors found that regular supplementation with 75 mg of resveratrol twice daily has the potential to slow bone loss in the lumbar spine and femoral neck, common fracture sites. The study used Veri-Te capsules. ~ Dr. Broussard Regular supplementation with resveratrol improves bone…