Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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This amazing food has shown powerful immune-boosting properties
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Medicinal Mushrooms One food source that has been thoroughly researched in its role in immune stimulation and cancer are Medicinal Mushrooms. This amazing food has the ability to complement chemotherapy and radiation therapy by countering several of the side effects of these modalities, including nausea, bone marrow suppression, anemia,…
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How Necessary Are Opioids for Chronic Pain?
March 6, 2018 The SPACE Randomized Clinical Trial Erin E. Krebs, MD, MPH1,2; Amy Gravely, MA1; Sean Nugent, BA1; et al Agnes C. Jensen, MPH1; Beth DeRonne, PharmD1; Elizabeth S. Goldsmith, MD, MS1,3; Kurt Kroenke, MD4,5,6; Matthew J. Bair4,5,6; Siamak Noorbaloochi, PhD1,2 JAMA. 2018;319(9):872-882. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.0899 Key Points Question For patients with moderate to severe chronic back…
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Reduce Inflammation With Broccoli
IL-6 is an inflammatory cytokine that plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, depression, and asthma among other things. In this study, they fed overweight people 30 grams (about 1 ounce) of broccoli sprouts for 70 days, and they found that it reduced IL-6 by more than half So, EAT YOUR BROCCOLI! ~ Dr. Broussard Effects…
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Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Offspring Allergy Risk
~ Probiotics linked to reduced eczema risk; fish oil to lower risk of egg allergy by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 28, 2018 Probiotics during pregnancy may reduce the risk of eczema in offspring, while fish oil supplementation may reduce the risk of potential egg allergy, a systematic review and meta-analysis found. Nineteen…
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Low-Fat Diet vs. Low-Carb Diet – Whis is best for weight loss?
This study compared the Low-Fat diet with the Low-Carb diet for 12 months. They found no significant difference in weight loss at the end of the year, and they also could not tell which diet is best for whom. My opinion, is that they got the “junk phood” out of both diets for a year,…
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Running and fast walkingexercise strengthens the intervertebral disc
Slow running and fast walking at about 4.4 mph can strengthen the intervertebral discs. ~ Dr. Broussard Daniel L. Belavý Scientific Reports volume 7, Article number: 45975 (2017) doi:10.1038/srep45975 Abstract There is currently no evidence that the intervertebral discs (IVDs) can respond positively to exercise in humans. Some authors have argued that IVD metabolism in…
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Opioid Use Lower With Chiropractic Care
This study concluded that the likelihood of filling a prescription for an opioid drug was significantly lower for people getting treatment with chiropractors. ~ Dr. Broussard Association Between Utilization of Chiropractic Services for Treatment of Low-Back Pain and Use of Prescription Opioids. J Altern Complement Med. 2018 Feb 22. doi: 10.1089/acm.2017.0131. [Epub ahead of print]…
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Low-Cal Vegetarian and Mediterranean Diets Equal For Weight
When comparing these two diets, the authors found that they were about equal in terms of weight loss, and both had their benefits in terms of heart health. ~ Dr. Broussard by Hazel Smith, MedPage Today Staff February 26, 2018 Low-calorie lacto-ovo-vegetarian and Mediterranean diets appear to be equally effective in losing weight and reducing…
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Just one soft drink a day could increase cancer risk, study finds
~ Researchers hail ‘surprising’ findings about sugar after analysing more than 3,000 cases Australian Associated Press Wed 21 Feb 2018 17.10 EST People who regularly consume at least one sugary soft drink a day, no matter the size of their waist, could be at increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from Cancer Council…
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Advice to Stay Active in the Management of Sciatica
Conclusion: There is low-quality evidence (GRADE) that exercise provides small, superior effects compared with advice to stay active on leg pain in the short term for patients experiencing sciatica. However, there is moderate-quality evidence showing no difference between advice to stay active and exercise on leg pain and disability status in people with sciatica in…