Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.

  • Chiropractic Care for Suboptimal Breastfeeding

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    Some infants have a hard time breastfeeding because of neck problems.  In this article, the authors report that there is moderate positive evidence for the effect of manual therapy on these babies.  So, if you know if an infant that is having trouble, you may want to consider referring them to your chiropractor. ~ Dr.…

  • Creamy Asparagus Soup

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    Asparagus, one of my favorite foods, can be eaten in unlimited quantities. This creamy soup is full of folate and antioxidants. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS : per Serving (1 cup): calories 99, fat 4 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 7 g, protein 6 g, carbohydrate 14 g, sodium 224 mg Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Extra…

  • First-of-its-kind Study on Manipulation

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    As technology improves we are able to tell what is happening during the manipulation, and why it helps.  This is a first-of-its-kind study where they took 160 x-rays in 0.8 seconds during a manipulation procedure.  After the manipulation, they found that the joints in the neck improved in all ranges of motion, as well as…

  • Effects of Habitual Knuckle Cracking

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    A study published in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases in 1990 found that habitual knuckle cracking DID NOT cause arthritis or big knuckles in the hands, however, knuckle crackers were more likely to have hand swelling and lower grip strength. ~ Dr. Brousard Effect of habitual knuckle cracking on hand function J Castellanos,…

  • The Canola Con

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    by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. We have all be fooled “again”.. Just when you think we are doing something good for our bodies we learn that we have been conned. This has led to today’s case of the Canola Con! How many people use canola oil for cooking? How many people choose mayonnaise, salad…

  • Neck Surgery and Narcotic Use

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    An article published in The Spine Journal found that 50% of the patients used narcotics before neck surgery, and at one year after surgery, 50% of the preoperative patients remained on narcotics. ~ Dr. Broussard Opioid use following cervical spine surgery: trends and factors associated with long-term use The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 11,…

  • Back Pain and Balance

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    This review suggests that people with back pain have poor balance compared to healthy people, and that in fact, balance could be a marker of improvement during a course of treatment. ~ Dr. Broussard Is standing balance altered in individuals with chronic low back pain? A systematic review Yevgeniy Berenshteyn, Kelsey Gibson, Gavin C. Hackett,…

  • Eating Organic Reduces Cancer Risk

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    This article in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported a reduction in cancer risk when people eat organic foods. ~ Dr. Broussard Association of frequency of organic food consumption with cancer risk: Findings from the NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort study JAMA — Baudry J, et al. | December 06, 2018 In this population-based cohort study…

  • Pros and cons of coffee: Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

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    John Murphy, MDLinx | December 06, 2018 Coffee is so ubiquitous that we almost forget how it may affect our health. Indeed, more than half (55%) of the US population drinks coffee on a daily basis, at an average of about 2 cups per day, according to recent surveys. Serious coffee drinkers gulp down much…

  • Current Evidence For Spinal X-ray Use In The Chiropractic Profession

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    In this article, it is mentioned that current evidence recommends using x-rays to diagnose trauma, spondylarthopathy and problems like scoliosis.  Other than those issues, it is recommended to use MRI for other diagnosis issues. ~ Dr. Brosusard Current evidence for spinal X-ray use in the chiropractic profession: a narrative review Chiropr Man Therap. 2018; 26:…