Posts Tagged ‘alternative medicine’

Acupuncture for Weight Loss

Acupuncture for Weight LossAs far as my experience has taught me regarding acupuncture’s efficacy in the treatment of weight loss, the jury is still out. This may come as a disappointment to those who are on a quest for the next best thing in weight loss and were hoping acupuncture was the answer. It can, however, help curve your cravings, which can lead to a healthier diet. (more…)

Insurance Covers Acupuncture, For Now…

Insurance Covers Acupuncture For NowGet it while you can…

So all the discourse in the political arena surrounding universal healthcare has left me wondering, what is to come of the progress made in the alternative sector of privatized insurance?

It may come as a surprise to you that health insurance actually covers Acupuncture. At
least half of my patients have coverage. It’s shocking, really. This is an especially great thing for you — and me — for two reasons: it increases the availability and affordability for more individuals, and it creates more options for people with chronic, painful conditions who have tried every drug known to man, to no avail.
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