Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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7 Clinically Proven Natural Remedies
by Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | July 10, 2019 It may be hard to imagine, but in the days before prescription medications, people turned to natural remedies to treat conditions such as infections and toothaches. Currently, about 4 out of 10 adults still turn to alternative therapies and the like, including herbal supplements,…
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Remission of Myasthenia Gravis Following Cervical Adjustment
This is a published case study of a woman with myasthenia gravis that appeared to go into remission following chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain. Apparently, there are other case studies like this one, and the authors are still trying to find out how it all works. ~ Dr. Broussard AME Case Rep. 2019;…
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Fluids, Meat, Salt, and Kidney Stones
This article seems to be strong enough that doctors can advise their kidney stone patients to try to increase fluid and fruit intake. On the other hand, the stone former should try to reduce meat and salt. ~ Dr. Broussard July 10, 2019 Fluid Intake and Dietary Factors and the Risk of Incident Kidney Stones…
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‘First Evidence’ Links Gut Bacteria, Fibromyalgia
In this article about fibromyalgia, they are connecting the possibility of gut issues with the underlying cause of fibromyalgia. They are speculating on how to test for fibromyalgia with these new findings, and the possibility of dietary recommendations that may help with the pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Deborah Brauser July 09, 2019 Patients with fibromyalgia…
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Processed Meat, Lamb, Pork and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
This article suggests that lamb and pork are worse than beef in terms of their association with colorectal cancer. Processed meat was even worse than lamb and pork. ~ Dr. Broussard Red meat and processed meat intake and risk of colorectal cancer: A population-based case–control study European Journal of Cancer Prevention — Saliba W, et…
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Steroid Shots or Orthotics For Plantar Heel Pain?
For plantar heel pain, steroid shots work in the short term (week 4), and orthotics seem to work for the longer term (week 12), and what is notable is that patients may not notice a clinically worthwhile difference between the two treatments. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of Foot Orthoses Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Plantar Heel…
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Fibromyalgia Linked to Gut Bacteria for First Time
Jun 25, 2019 | Original story from McGill University Health Center Scientists have found a correlation between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. Fibromyalgia affects 2-4 percent of the population and has no known cure. Symptoms include fatigue, impaired sleep and cognitive difficulties, but the disease is most clearly characterized…
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What is an Elimination Diet and Why Should You Do One?
June 20th, 2019 by Amy Meyers, M.D. If you are experiencing mysterious symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere, such as headaches, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or digestive issues, there is a good chance that they are the result of an undiagnosed food sensitivity. To be clear, a food sensitivity is not a…
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Cost of Non-Operative Treatments for Pinched Nerves In the Neck
In order, this is what people spend on trying to treat pinched nerves in the neck before they decide to get surgery: Injections $988 Physical Therapy: $510 Bracing: $193 Chiropractic services: $193 Narcotics: $101 Gabapentin: $93 NSAIDs: $47 Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Jul 1;44(13):937-942. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002983. Barton C Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective, observational…
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66% Recurrence Rate of Back Pain Within 12 Months of Recovery
About 66% of people have another episode of back pain within 12 months after recovering from their last back pain episode. Things that put these people at risk are awkward postures, longer time sitting and having more than two previous episodes. ~ Dr. Broussard Recurrence of low back pain is common: a prospective inception cohort…