Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Cigarette Smoking and Knee Arthritis
In this article, the authors found that the more one smokes cigarettes, the higher the risk of developing knee arthritis, primarily in men. ~ Dr. Broussard Cigarette smoking and knee osteoarthritis in the elderly: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey Experimental Gerontology — Kwon HM, et al. | February 28, 2020…
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The Low-FODMAP Diet Helps IBS Symptoms, but Questions Remain
February 26, 2020 Anita Slomski, MA JAMA. Published online February 26, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.0691 People looking for “low-FODMAP” salsa, granola, or flatbread need only search on Amazon, which offers a few hundred packaged foods promoted to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Shopping at the grocery store and uncertain whether it’s safe to eat apples,…
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Is Spinal Manipulation Safe For Infants & Children
There is a limited body of evidence to describe and quantify the risk of adverse events associated with spinal manipulation in children under 10 years of age. Although serious adverse events are reported in the literature, the risk of serious adverse events remains unknown. Most studies report mild and transient adverse events (e.g., increased crying, soreness,…
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Ultrasound Plus Exercise Is Effective In Helping Knee Arthritis
Ultrasound combined with exercise 3 times per week for a month, appears to be effective in providing pain, mobility, functionality and activity in patients with knee arthritis. ~ Dr. Broussard Efficacy of Continuous and Pulsed Therapeutic Ultrasound Combined With Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Clin Rehabil , 269215520903786 2020 Feb 17 Patrícia Pereira…
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain – Non-operative Care
This article in the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY reviews evidence-based non-operative treatments of the painful sacroiliac joint. They suggest using non-steroidal drugs like ibuprofen and ice for the first 2 weeks or so. They recommend avoiding activities such as running or twisting activities. Then, later on they recommend exercises, manual therapy, belting and shoe…
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Eating More Nuts May Reduce Digestive System Cancers
This article suggests that you can reduce your risk of digestive system cancers by eating more nuts in your diet. ~ Dr. Broussard Nut consumption and risk of cancer: A meta-analysis of prospective studies Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention — Long J, Ji Z, Yuan P, et al. | February 14, 2020 In this meta-analysis…
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Are Diabetics Being Cheated?
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. A recent patient was concerned that despite watching her diet and taking her diabetes medication her hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) keeps going up. Remember, HbA1c is a lab test that shows the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 3 months. It shows how well you are controlling…
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T’ai Chi for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. If you have back pain, and are over 65 years of age, you may want to consider this form of exercise.…
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Jaw Pain After Whiplash Injury
This article published in the journal SPINE, reported that people who suffer from a whiplash type injury that have jaw pain immediately after the injury, tend to continue to have jaw pain much later. ~ Dr. Broussard The Course of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Disability After Whiplash Trauma A 2-year Prospective Study Lampa, Ewa PhD,…
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Ringing in the Ears Helped With Acupuncture Treatments
An article published in Medical Acupuncture showed that acupuncture treatments helped reduce tinnitus symptoms for at least 3 months, and they suggest that maintenance therapy is necessary for patients with tinnitus. ~ Dr. Brousard Acupuncture Treatment in Patients with Chronic Subjective Tinnitus: A Prospective, Randomized Study Medical Acupuncture Ihsan Kuzucu and Onur Karaca Published Online:3…