Category: Whole Body Health

  • Chiropractic and Pregnancy

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    Andre Broussard, D.C.
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    Chiropractic techniques are applied to MANY patient types, from infants and children to 80, 90, and even 100 year-olds! Obviously, gender is not a factor as both men and women seek chiropractic care and receive similar positive benefits. But, what about chiropractic care for the pregnant female patient? Are there reasons chiropractic should be avoided?…

  • Chiropractic “Wholistic” Care

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    Andre Broussard, D.C.
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    A chiropractor’s role in treating a person is not limited to only addressing their musculoskeletal system. In fact, it is best to use the “triangle of health” concept with patients. There are three equal sides to address: the “physical,” the “emotional,” and the “chemical” aspects of health and well-being. If any ONE of the three…

  • Chiropractic Care of Children

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    Andre Broussard, D.C.
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    Chiropractic techniques are not limited to any particular group. We see patients of all ages, sizes, genders, ethnicities, and so on. So, is the care of children “different” than chiropractic care applied to adults? If so, how? There are studies that review the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as low back pain, non-MSK conditions…

  • Non-steroidal Medications Impair Healing of Bone Fractures and Tendon Injury

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    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as Advil and Motrin, are readily available, over-the-counter medications that are commonly used and prescribed to manage pain and swelling associated with skeletal injuries. Despite this, the available experimental and clinical evidence indicates that NSAID therapy can impair bone fracture healing and tendon-to-bone (enthesis) healing. ~ Dr. Broussard NSAID therapy…

  • Skin Deep

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    SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 BY WESTON A PRICE FOUNDATION Nutrition for the Skin The skin is the largest organ system in the human body, accounting for 16 percent of total body weight and covering sixteen to twenty-two square feet of surface area. Our skin separates and informs us with regard to our surroundings, serving to waterproof,…

  • Do Dietary Supplements Interfere With Cancer Treatments?

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    This study concluded that non-prescription antioxidants and other nutrients do not interfere with therapeutic modalities for cancer. ~ Dr. Broussard Antioxidants and other nutrients do not interfere with chemotherapy or radiation therapy and can increase kill and increase survival, part 1. Altern Ther Health Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;13(1):22-8. Simone CB 2nd1, Simone NL, Simone V, Simone CB.…

  • Probiotics:  Choosing the Right Ones For Your Needs

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    In an article published in the Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society by a PhD student, he outlined different uses for different probiotics. Different probiotic strains have different characteristics and thereby do different actions in the body. For instance, you would use different probiotics to support eczema, food allergies and lowered immunity. Read more…