Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Pediatric Chiropractic Care – May Help Improve Health/Activities and Hyperactivity
In an article published in the Journal of Bodyworks and Movement Therapies, the authors looked at looked at records of children that underwent 12 weeks of chiropractic care, and found statistical improvements in the ‘health and activities’ subsection of a questionnaire, and the overall score of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ as well as…
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Another Expert Group Throws Shade at Spinal Injections for Back Pain
— “No more effective than sham procedures,” evidence review finds by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today February 19, 2025 Key Takeaways Epidural anesthetic or steroid injections, nerve blocks, and related interventions are commonly used to treat chronic back pain. This review found no solid evidence showing that these interventions are more effective than sham…
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Supplements To Improve Male Fertility
By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz Published February 12, 2025 Industry Buzz “Antioxidants can help protect sperm DNA from damage by free radicals. […] Vitamin E also has antioxidant properties and helps protect sperm from oxidative damage. It’s been linked to improved fertilization and pregnancy rates.” — Sanaz Ghazal, MD @sanazghazalmd Infertility plagues couples…
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Epidural Steroid Shots for Back Pain Have Limited Efficacy, Review Shows
— Promising benefits in some situations, but mixed results in others by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today February 12, 2025 Key Takeaways Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising short-term benefits for radiculopathy patients. In other situations, benefits were unclear or limited. Epidural…
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The Ring Dinger Study
THE Y-AXIS MANIPULATION—THE CLINICAL EFFICACY AND ASSOCIATED PATIENT SAFETY EXPLORED—A CLINICAL COMMENTARY (“The Ring Dinger”) The Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 January 28, 2025 CDT Giles Gyer, B.Sc., O.S.T. (Hones), Brogan Williams, Ph.D., Robert Cox, Dip.Osteo.S.T.M., Dip.Dm.P.2., Jaimie Bowie, B.Sc., O.S.T (Hons)., Jimmie Michael, B.X|Sc., O.S.T. (Hons)., B.Sc., Sp.Ex.Sc. (Hons). Abstract…
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Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions—but other claims might be hyped
Published January 24, 2025 | Originally published on The Conversation Health & Medicine Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light therapy live up to the hype that it’s practically a…
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Bodybuilders’ Trick Helps Knee Arthritis Patients in Trial
— Blood flow restriction increases benefit from exercise regimen by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today January 23, 2025 A technique now widely used in sports medicine to speed recovery from leg injuries helped reduce symptoms and improve function in people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, a randomized trial showed. Among 87 patients completing…
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Exercise Therapy Is Good For Spinal Arthritis
An article published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation shows that exercise therapy is s an effective strategy for improving disease control and symptom relief in patients with spinal arthritis. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of Exercise Therapy in Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression of Randomized Trials Archives of Physical Medicine…
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Elderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health
Published January 9, 2025 | Originally published on ScienceDaily Top Health Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study. A clinical trial published in the journal Nutrients found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week causes positive changes in…
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Acupuncture May Improve Meniere Disease Symptoms
In an article published in Frontiers in Medicine, the authors reviewed the medical literature and found that acupuncture combined with Western Medicine was superior to Medicine alone. The acupuncture group had less dizziness, ringing in the ears, reduced stuffy ear feeling and heard with better tone. ~ Dr. Broussard Efficacy and safety of acupuncture in…