Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Acupuncture in the treatment of restless legs syndrome
This article showed that acupuncture added to low dose gabapentin (300 mg/day) is clinically useful for restless leg syndrome. The acupuncture treatment was 3 times per week for a total of 10 sessions. The treatment lasted at least 8 weeks after that. AUGUST 23, 2017 Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Raissi G, et al.…
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Can Cranberries Contribute to Reduce the Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections?
August 23, 2017 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and result in considerable morbidity. While the ingestion of cranberry products has long been promoted to reduce the risk of UTIs, the effect of cranberry products on risk reduction remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between…
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5 Universal Myths About Chiropractic Medicine
by Dr. Christopher Arick Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Chiropractic medicine is a form of integrative medicine that focuses on natural, non-invasive, evidence-informed practices of disease prevention and health promotion. Through a broad scope of assessment and treatment modalities such as manipulation, functional medicine, physical rehabilitation therapy, targeted nutritional and botanical treatment, acupuncture, and diet/lifestyle management,…
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Chiropractic Care For Low Back Pain Compared to Physical Therapy and Medical Care
When comparing chiropractic treatment for low back pain to physical therapy, exercise, and medical treatment, these Canadian researchers found no real differences, and suggested that patient preference is important as to how they want their back pain treated. They also found that one is not more expensive than the other. PLoS One. 2016 Aug 3;11(8):e0160037. doi:…
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Posture Awareness Exercises, Like Tai Chi, Helps Chronic Neck Pain
People who participated in body awareness posture exercise, such as Tai Chi were able to help their chronic neck pain over a course of about 12 weeks. ~ Dr. Broussard Does Postural Awareness Contribute to Exercise-Induced Improvements in Neck Pain Intensity? A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Tai Chi and Neck Exercises…
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Osteoarthritis in Hips and Knees, Increases Cardiovascular Risk
Hip and knee osteoarthritis arthritis increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as congestive heart failure, hear attacks, stroke, angina, and revascularization procedures. The risk is higher with a greater number of hips and knees affected. This study suggests that increased attention to management of osteoarthritis with a goal of improving mobility has potential to reduce cardiovascular events. OA…
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The Better Way to Get Back Pain Relief – Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports magazine wrote up this article about back pain that I thought was interesting enough to share with you guys. It talks about new guidelines put out by the American College of Physicians, and the guidelines mention things like spinal manipulation and acupuncture which up until recently, were not recommended treatments for back pain by…
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In a nutshell: Walnuts activate brain region involved in appetite control
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center AUGUST 17, 2017 Packed with nutrients linked to better health, walnuts are also thought to discourage overeating by promoting feelings of fullness. Now, in a new brain imaging study, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have demonstrated that consuming walnuts activates an area in the brain associated with…
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Gabapentin Seem to Offer Little Benefit, Substantial Risks in Low Back Pain
August 16, 2017 By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM Gabapentinoids, increasingly used for chronic low back pain, offer little benefit and carry substantial risks in this setting, finds a systematic review in PLOS Medicine. Researchers examined eight randomized trials in which gabapentin or pregabalin was compared…
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Muscle Strengthening Activities Helps Reduce Odds Of Back Pain
This study showed that muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days/week is associated with lowering your odds of developing lower back pain. They used the Department of Health and Humans Services (DHHS) recommendations for muscle strengthening activities. At the DHHS website, they say… Muscle-Strengthening Activities: Strengthening activities work all the major muscle groups – legs,…