Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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How to take BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene) for Herpes (Cold Sores)
Written by MICANS, MS, PharmB, Philip A According to the American Sexual Health Association the Herpes Simplex virus is very common, Statistics in the U.S show: 1 in 8 people aged 14-49 have contracted genital herpes 1 in 2 people aged 14-49 are infected with HSV-1, oral herpes (cold sores) The Herpes virus is almost always…
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Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Revision 2026
This article has the recent guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. ~ Dr. Broussard Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From APTA Orthopedics and APTA Hand and Upper Extremity Academies of the American Physical Therapy Association Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published…
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Safety of Chiropractic Care vs Medical Care for Older Adults with Neck Pain
In an article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the authors compared the side-effects of older adults receiving chiropractic care versus medical care using prescription medication. They found that treatment with chiropractic care had lower rates of adverse reactions and people taking prescription medications were at a higher risk of adverse reactions.…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommend Chiropractic Care for Tension-Type Headaches
Here is an article that published a search in the medical literature on nonpharmacologic interventions for adults with neck related tension-type headaches. The authors concluded that this clinical practice guideline created evidence-based consensus recommendations for chiropractic management of adults with tension-type headaches. ~ Dr. Broussard Chiropractic Management of Adults with Cervicogenic or Tension-Type Headaches:…
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Impact of Chiropractic Care on Opioid Use for Noncancer Spine Pain
In this article, the authors found that the earlier people with spine-related pain can receive chiropractic services, the greater chance that they will not receive prescription opioids. ~Dr. Broussard Impact of chiropractic care on opioid use for noncancer spine pain: systematic review and meta-analysis Emary, Peter C PAIN Reports 11(1):e1374, February 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001374…
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Steroid Injections For Trigger Finger
I looked up treatments for Trigger finger in Official Disability Guidelines (Dec 2025), a subscription evidence-based database used by the Department of Insurance in the State of Texas, and this is what it has documented for using corticosteroid injections for Trigger finger: Trigger finger: Recommended. There is good evidence supporting local corticosteroid injections (CSI) for…
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Pain Patients Often Feel Out of Options. Acupuncture Hides in Plain Sight
— Despite its efficacy, cost and policy barriers limit access by Molly Candon, PhD, and Stephanie Cheng, MD November 23, 2025 Chronic pain can be a miserable journey. Many pain patients relied on opioids until they became much harder to get. Others took drugs like gabapentin (Neurontin), approved for seizures and chronic pain after shingles,…
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Dementia Risk Intertwined With Exercise at Two Life Stages
— Higher physical activity in midlife tied to 40% less dementia risk by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today November 19, 2025 Key Takeaways Higher physical activity in midlife was associated with a 40% lower dementia risk over 26 years. Late-life physical activity also was linked with less dementia risk. Exercise and activity can…
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Acupuncture is an effective alternative to medication for migraine
In an article published in the Journal of Intetrative Meidicine, the authors concluded that, “Acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to medication for migraine. It should be considered as a preventive treatment when conventional treatments are not effective, when there are contraindications to medication, or when non-pharmacological options are preferred.” ~ Dr. Broussard Acupuncture…
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Surprising heart study finds daily coffee may cut AFib risk by 39%
Published November 10, 2025 Originally published on ScienceDaily Top Science Key Takeaways Key points summarized by the MDLinx Team. Contrary to traditional advice, moderate caffeinated coffee intake (≈1 cup/day) was associated with a 39% lower risk of AFib, including reduced recurrence in patients post-cardioversion. Potential mechanisms include increased physical activity, mild BP reduction (diuretic effect),…