Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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This is How Much Daily Fiber to Eat for Better Health
More appears better in meta-analysis — as in more than 30 g/day by Ashley Lyles, Staff Writer, MedPage Today January 14, 2019 Eating more dietary fiber was linked with lower risk of disease and death, a meta-analysis showed. According to observational studies, risk was reduced most for a range of critical outcomes from all-cause mortality…
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Regular Chocolate Consumption May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Flutter
Date: May 23, 2017 Source: BMJ Summary: Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter Date: May 23, 2017 Source: BMJ Summary: Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity atrial fibrillation,…
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Questions Growing on Knee-Replacement Surgery Outcomes
By Elaine Goodman Knee replacement is an increasingly common surgery for treatment of osteoarthritis, but recent research is raising questions about the procedure’s effectiveness in relieving pain and improving function. “Most patients have a very good clinical outcome after knee replacement, but multiple studies have reported that 20% or more of patients do not,” Professor…
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Myofascial Release Reduces Pain and Improves ROM in the Thoracic Spine
Myofascial release is a technique used on muscles to help lenghen them. When used on the muscles between the shoulder blades, it helps to improve range of motion and reduce pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Immediate biomechanical, systemic, and interoceptive effects of myofascial release on the thoracic spine: A randomised controlled trial Journal of Bodywork and…
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Vitamin D Could Lower the Risk of Developing Diabetes
High blood sugar and insulin resistance both have a lot to do with health issues such as diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome. This study suggests that it may be wise to get your vitamin D levels checked, as it may be an associated factor involving your blood sugar and insulin resistance. ~Dr. Broussard Study demonstrates role…
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Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days
Being able to sleep is a very important factor in relieving someone’s pain. If they can’t sleep, they can’t heal. This is why I sometimes insist on very frequent treatments for people that are in pain that can’t sleep through the night because of their pain. ~ Dr. Broussard By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY,…
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Zinc Deficiency
Published Tuesday 29 January 2019 By Tim Newman A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in at-risk patient populations. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a huge and growing health concern in the United States. According to the American…
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Researchers Find a new Treatment for the Common Cold
by John Murphy, MDLinx | January 25, 2019 For cold and flu-like symptoms, most consumers take over-the-counter medicines, while clinicians can prescribe antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu. But none of these is a silver bullet against the common cold or flu. Now, researchers have shown that elderberry syrup—a remedy as old as folklore—substantially reduces both symptom severity…
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The Head Down Generation – Text Neck!
In a recent article in Telemedicine & eHeatlh, the authors looked at questionnairs provided to university students, and they concluded that, “Within the university student population the typing position on a smartphone and time of use are associated with the presence of pain in the neck area. Read more
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What Causes Pinched Nerves in the Neck?
This study shows that of the people who developed pinched nerves in their necks, 60% of them just woke up with the pain, and about 30% of them reported a physical activity or trauma associated with their symptoms. ~ Dr. Broussard Inciting Events Associated with Cervical Radiculopathy. PM R. 2019 Jan 25. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12089. [Epub…