Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Anti-inflammatory Diet In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Some foods can cause inflammation, and some foods may help to reduce inflammation. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the authors suggest that following an anti-inflammatory style diet may have an impact on rheumatoid arthritis suffers. ~ Dr. Broussard Vadell AKE, Barebring L, Hulander E, et al American Journal of…
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More Steps Per Day Tied to Milder IBS Symptoms
— Upping routine activity may be an effective therapy for irritable bowel syndrome by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer June 3, 2020 A higher number of daily steps was associated with reduced severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms in young people, Japanese researchers found. Toyohiro Hamaguchi, PhD, of the School of Health Sciences at Saitama…
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Eccentric Exercise Helps Tendon Problems
In this review article published in the Scandanavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, the authors found that eccentric exercises were the most consist consistently effective treatment for tendon problems. Low-level laser and shockwave therapy was moderatly effective. Steroid shots were effective for short term pain, but not for the long term. CLICK HERE to…
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Eating Almonds Can Improve Vascular Health and Reduce Waist Size
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|May 28, 2020 Research led by Dr. Wendy Hall, Reader in Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that replacing popular snacks such as biscuits and crisps with almonds can improve endothelial function, a key indicator of vascular health, and lower ‘bad’ LDL-cholesterol. Participants…
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Neck Adjustments Can Help More Than Neck Pain
This review article concluded that neck manipulations can help not only neck pain, but also with tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, jaw joint disorders and shoulder pain. ~ Dr. Broussard The Effect of High Velocity Low Amplitude Cervical Manipulations on the Musculoskeletal System: Literature Review Cureus 2020 Apr 15;12(4):e7682. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7682. Andrea Giacalone PMID: 32426194 PMCID:…
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Adding A Blend Of Spices To Meals May Help Lower Inflammation
ScienceDaily Top Health|May 21, 2020 Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well. In a randomized, controlled feeding study, the researchers found that when participants ate a meal high in fat and…
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Chronic Low Back Pain Cost More Due to Not Following Treatment Guidelines
In an article published in the journal SPINE, the authors state that people with chronic lower back pain incur substantial health care costs, and contrary to current treatment guidelines, most patients use opioids, and several drug-free treatments that are guideline recommended are used by only a few back pain patients. ~ Dr. Broussard Healthcare Resource…
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A Daily Dose of This Can Help Fight Chronic Conditions
by Naveed Saleh,MD May 19, 2020 When we think about sunlight and health, we usually associate exposure to the sun with negative consequences like sunburn and skin cancer. And it’s true—ultraviolet A and B radiation exposure can cause sunburn, damage to collagen fibers, vitamin A destruction in the skin, accelerated skin aging, as well as…
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Sugary Drinks Increase Heart Disease Risk In Women
ScienceDaily Top Health|May 15, 2020 Drinking one or more sugary beverages a day was associated with a nearly 20% greater likelihood of women having a cardiovascular disease compared to women who rarely or never drank sugary beverages, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal…
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Some Shoulder Surgeries Don’t Work
In an article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the authors conclude that subacromial decompression surgery doesn’t provide any benefit when compared to exercise and sham surgery, plus this surgery carries a small risk of serious harm. ~ Dr. Broussard Subacromial decompression surgery for adults with shoulder pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis…