Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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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…
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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…