Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Diaphragmatic Breathing Reduces Belching and GERD Symptoms
An article in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology showed that diaphragmatic breathing training reduced belching frequency in 80% of the study participants, and significantly reduced symptoms of acid reflux. Written by David Rakel MD, FAAFP Diaphragmatic Breathing for Belching-Inducing GERD Many things that we use PPIs for should not be treated with acid suppression therapy. One of…
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Conquering Arthritis Naturally
Mark Hyman, M.D. interviews Susan Blum, M.D. Both physicians practice Functional Medicine, and they have a very interesting discussion over their approach to helping their patients who suffer from arthritis. If you suffer from arthritis, I recommend getting Dr. Blum’s book. Story Source
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Managing The Frozen Shoulder – E-book
A self-care guide for those suffering from frozen shoulder By William E. Morgan, DC and Sarah Potthoff, DC Download Managing The Frozen Shoulder Ebook
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Prenatal Sugar Intake May Increase Asthma Risk in Offspring
Higher intake during pregnancy, in early childhood associated with childhood asthma development FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Increased maternal prenatal and early childhood intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and fructose is associated with increased odds of developing childhood asthma, according to a study published online Dec. 8 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.…
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Australian Man’s Frozen Shoulder Fixed by The OAT Procedure – Video
This gentleman gives his testimonial about how he responded to Trigenics treatment for his frozen shoulder. WATCH VIDEO
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Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular disease
This review article further demonstrates that the Mediterranean Diet reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease to include coronary heart disease and some strokes. European Journal of Nutrition December 06, 2017 Rosato V, et al. – This systematic review was performed to present evidence of the association of Mediterranean diet (MD) on incidence/mortality for cardiovascular disease…
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Shoe Orthotics for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
A study published in September of 2017 wanted to see how orthotics with and without chiropractic treatment worked for chronic back pain compared with no treatment at all. They concluded that six weeks of prescription shoe orthotics significantly improved back pain compared with no treatment. The addition of chiropractic care led to higher improvements in…
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Can I Get Chiropractic Treatment After Back Surgery?
In October of 2017, there was an article published to educate clinicians about the benefits of spinal manipulation and therapeutic exercises in cases of post-surgical disc herniation, which is considered a relative contra-indication, successfully used in this case. Sciatica due to disc herniation is one of the most common conditions seen in spine care practices…
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Supplemental Antioxidants Improve Visual Function in Non-Advanced Macular Degeneration
December 06, 2017 Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study was designed to assess the impact of the combination of supplemental macular carotenoids with co-antioxidants on visual function in 121 patients with AMD. Patients were randomized to receive zinc alone or the combination of 25 mg zinc and 10 mg meso-zeaxanthin. Letter contrast…
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The Answer to Diabetic Leg Pain?
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. One of the complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of nerve damage which often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. People generally describe the pain of peripheral neuropathy as tingling or burning as well as a loss of sensation…