Millions of Americans have tried acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice of healing through the insertion of needles into specific points on the body, but locating and selecting a practitioner can be difficult. Some things to consider:
* Get advice from friends or people you trust who have received the treatment.
* Ask if the practitioner is willing to work as a partner with your medical doctor.
* Will he or she take time to listen to the reasons you are seeking help?
* Make sure needles are single-use and disposable.
* If herbs are prescribed, check all interactions with prescription drugs.
* Check with your insurance carrier in advance of treatment: Some cover acupuncture and others don’t. Still others will cover it to treat only certain conditions.
* Any acupuncture practitioner you consider should be licensed. Requirements vary by jurisdiction.
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