Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Physical Fitness Tied to a Nearly 90% Reduction in Dementia Risk
Damian McNamara March 16, 2018 A high level of cardiovascular physical fitness in middle-aged women is associated with close to a 90% reduction in dementia risk in later life, results of a longitudinal study show. Investigators followed a cohort of women for up to 44 years and found that compared with women who were moderately…
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Arthritis supplement may drive skin cancer
MARCH 16, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today A new study suggests that chondroitin sulfate, which is a dietary supplement approved for use in osteoarthritis, may promote the growth of tumor cells in a type of melanoma that accounts for around half of all cases of the dangerous skin cancer. The researchers stress that their findings need…
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Neck Flexor Muscle Training Reduces Pain, Anxiety, and Depression
This study concluded that by strengthening the muscles in the front of the neck, it helps neck pain and the anxiety/depression associated with pain. HERE IS A YOUTUBE VIDEO that describes how to do the neck exercises. ~ Dr. Broussard Cervical flexor muscle training reduces pain, anxiety, and depression levels in patients with chronic neck…
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Battlefield Acupuncture Used in American Emergency Department For Low Back Pain
This article demonstrated that battlefield acupuncture is a feasible therapy to use for lower back pain in the emergency department because the people treated with battlefield acupuncture were significantly better than the standard care. ~ Dr. Broussard Battlefield acupuncture to treat low back pain in the emergency department Lindsay M. Fox, MD The American Journal…
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This article concluded that, after 2 years, the people who had arthroscopic hip surgery were no different than those that just had physical therapy at a 2 year follow-up. ~ Dr. Broussard Arthroscopic Surgery or Physical Therapy for Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-Year Follow-up Nancy S. Mansell, DPT The…
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MRI Back Scans Do Not Predict if You Need Surgery
Dr. Senelick is a a professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio giving wise advice about low back MRI scans. ~ Dr. Broussard Jan 23, 2014 By Richard C. Senelick, M.D. Deep aching back pain that you feel all the way down into your leg.…
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Stomach acid drugs may cause depression
MARCH 09, 2018 Top News in Neurology Healthline/Medical News Today A new study—now published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics—has found a link between a common class of stomach drugs called proton pump inhibitors and depression. The researchers suggest that the pills might lead to major depressive disorder by disrupting the gut’s bacteria. More and more…
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Turmeric and Frankincense For Knee Arthritis
This article says that turmeric/curcumin and frankincense are no better than NSAIDs, but have less adverse reactions. So, given that that their effectiveness is about the same, I will choose curcumin and boswellia over NSAIDs, since they are safer. ~ Dr. Broussard Efficacy of Curcumin and Boswellia for Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Raveendhara…
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CHIROPRACTIC VS SURGERY: What Your Spine Surgeon Hasn’t Told You….
Did you know researchers found that chiropractic care provided the same benefit as surgery for patients who were suffering from a herniated disc? [video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”560×315″ width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS8tZXJYSkI5QWJuaw==[/video_player]
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Epimune Complex
I don’t brag on products often, however, I do want to brag on this stuff. I have see this work on my wife. Cindy developed a very dark spot on her skin, under her collar bone. It progressively got worse with just observation. She began taking Epimune Complex and over the course of a couple…