Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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What Does Research Reveal About Chiropractic Costs?
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 By Christine Goertz, DC, PhD Those who have listened to me speak about the evolution of chiropractic research over the past 30 years may have already heard me talk about the questions that I am asked most frequently by policy makers regarding what we do and why. Without a doubt, the…
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Can Acupuncture Keep Women on Their Breast Cancer Drugs?
August 8, 2018 Jennifer Abbasi JAMA. Published online August 8, 2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.11068 A class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment, but they come at a steep physical price. About half of women who take this form of hormone therapy develop arthritis-like joint stiffness and pain for still-unknown reasons.…
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Probiotic use is a link between brain fogginess, severe bloating
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University News | August 07, 2018 Probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine that can result in disorienting brain fogginess as well as rapid, significant belly bloating, investigators report. In a published study of 30 patients, the 22 who reported problems like…
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Too Much Water May Leave You High and Dry
Article ID: 698669 Released: 7-Aug-2018 2:40 PM EDT Source Newsroom: University of Alabama at Birmingham Newswise — Summer can be unbearable for some, especially when going without water. Staying hydrated while in the heat is almost common sense, but can too much water be a bad thing? “Most of us do need more water at…
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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Severity of Psoriasis
Published in Dermatology Journal Scan / Research · August 06, 2018 JAMA Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The Mediterranean diet has been associated with reduced chronic systemic inflammation and a lower incidence of chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease. The authors of this study used a Web-based questionnaire to identify 3557 individuals with…
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Another Article Says Chocolate Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Findings from a recent article suggested chocolate consumption may be related to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease at <100 g/week consumption. That’s about 3 1/2 ounces per week. The also don’t fall into the trap of, “well, if a little bit is good, then a whole lot ought to be even better” perspective! Higher levels…
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Does Low Level Laser Treatment Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
This article says that low level laser can help carpal tunnel syndrome in the very short term, but the relief doesn’t last. ~ Dr. Broussard Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Jun 16. pii: S0003-9993(17)30391-X. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.002. [Epub ahead of print] Do Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Benefit From Low-Level Laser Therapy? A Systematic Review of…
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Unstable Shoes and Low Back Disability
Unstable shoes like the Masai Barefoot Technique can help to reduce lower back disability and improve range of motion. Effects and underlying mechanisms of unstable shoes on chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial Clinical Rehabilitation Juan Francisco Lisón Abstract Objective: To investigate the effects that wearing unstable shoes has on disability, trunk muscle activity,…
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Affordable Dental Care
Recently, I was listening to a local radio talk show host who mentioned that he got dental work done for 30% less than the lowest bid for the services here in Lubbock. Plus, he was able to take a trip to Costa Rica, experience fine dining, and his hotel room, and still save at least…
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Dizzy When You Stand Up Too Fast?
If you get dizzy when you stand up too fast, you may want to try to drink about 16 ounces of water within 5 minutes. See if this works for you! ~ Dr. Broussard Neurology July 13, 2018ARTICLEOPEN ACCESS The efficacy of nonpharmacologic intervention for orthostatic hypotension associated with aging Julia L. Newton, James Frith…