Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Do Bone Spurs Cause Back Pain?
Probably Not! This study shows the presence of an association between disc space narrowing, whereas no association was found between bone spurs and low back pain. This is the first report regarding an association between disc space narrowing and neuropathic pain. The Association Between Self-reported Low Back Pain and Radiographic Lumbar Disc Degeneration of the…
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Diet Sodas Raise Risk of Stroke & Dementia
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 17:15 By Jill Carnahan, MD, Contributing Writer Diet sodas are garnering negative attention yet again, and for good reason. A recent report from the ongoing Framingham Heart Study indicates that drinking as little as one can of sugar-free soda per day is associated with higher risks of stroke or developing dementia. Heavily…
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Sugar Intake and Risk of Throat and Stomach Cancers
This article reports a 51-58% rise in throat cancer incidence in association with table sugar, sweetened desserts/beverages and high carbohydrate (starchy) foods. International Journal of Epidemiology | September 26, 2017 A pooled analysis of dietary sugar/carbohydrate intake and esophageal and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma incidence and survival in the USA Li N, et al. – This…
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Chronic migraine cases are amplified by TMJ disorder
Date: September 24, 2017 Source: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Summary: A new study shows patients with chronic migraine are three times as likely to suffer from severe temporomandibular disorder. Though not a primary cause, the disorder is thought to accentuate and perpetuate sensitivity to pain; therefore, researchers recommend in…
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Dietary Supplement With Ketones May Mitigate Migraine Attacks
Daniel M. Keller, PhD September 21, 2017 VANCOUVER, Canada — Preliminary evidence indicates that a daily dietary supplement providing ketones can reduce the frequency of migraine headaches with no adverse effects. Increasing evidence suggests an energy deficit disorder exists in migraine, the researchers note. By supplying ketones as an alternative fuel to glucose, several deleterious…
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Why Maintenance Matters
By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher I like being right. As a publisher, you have to be right the vast majority of the time. The other times are filled with apologies and published erratas, which at the very least tend to be embarrassing. As a chiropractic patient of 62 years, I have…
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New study demonstrates an increase in HDL and lower lipoprotein(a) in type 2 diabetes patients with this nutritional intervention
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS There are only a few natural products that have demonstrated such a wide range of protective properties as curcumin. Turmeric has three main bioactive components, namely curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. These curcuminoids have many biological effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. According to a new study…
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Isometric Neck Exercises Can Help Reduce Pain and Improve Curve In The Neck Bones
Some neck pain patients have a loss of their normal curve in the neck. This study shows that a home exercise program can help improve the curve in the neck and reduce pain. To do the exercise: Sit in an upright position and place hands behind the head. Try to push the head backward while…
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Sitting is the new Smoking
Another Study Ties Sitting to Mortality Risk by Alexandria Bachert MPH, Staff Writer, MedPage Today September 11, 2017 Sitting more than half the day, regardless of how much exercise people got otherwise, was associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality in a large prospective study of middle-aged and older adults in the U.S. Those spending…
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Bone Density Exam/Testing
Bone Density Test A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of your bones and your chance of breaking a bone. NOF recommends a bone density test of the hip and spine by a central DXA machine to diagnose…