Although the dust has yet to settle on ChatGPT’s hype, OpenAI, the developer of the artificial intelligence (AI), language model that underpins ChatGPT has launched GPT-4.
OpenAI claims that its new AI model is “more creative and collaborative” than ever and can solve difficult problems more accurately. OpenAI is already being used by Khan Academy and Be My Eyes, which assist the visually impaired. We will undoubtedly see more medical applications in the coming months. Let’s now get to know GPT-4 and the implications it has for healthcare.
What’s the difference with GPT-4?
GPT-4 is an improvement over its predecessors, just like the new versions of almost every piece of technology. It produces factual answers based on OpenAI internal evaluations, 40% more than GPT-3.5. GPT-3.5 is currently the basis for ChatGPT.
OpenAI claims that GPT-4 is better than the former, as it can handle more complex instructions and produce more creative and reliable outputs. The new software performs better in benchmarks and simulated tests originally created for humans, such as the Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (53%) vs 75%).
GPT-3 and GPT 3.5 only accepted text-based input. GPT-4 accepts both image and text input for contextual text output. OpenAI gave the following example to illustrate this new capability:
How do you use GPT-4?
GPT-4’s results are impressive, but it is not available to the general public. Even those who have access have limited use. It is currently available to ChatGPT Plus members who pay $20 per month for ChatGPT.
ChatGPT Plus subscribers can only ask 100 questions in a four-hour time frame. Image prompts are not available. It could however be made available to a wider audience over the next months, as there is a waitinglist and other tools, such as Microsoft’s Bing botbot.
Illustration of GPT-4’s enhancements for medical professionals
Even though the tool is not currently available, GPT-4’s enhancements also extend to medical questions. This makes it an exciting development in the digital healthcare space. There are marked differences in the GPT-3.5-powered ChatGPT’s responses and those of the new GPT-4. GPT-4’s output has more detail, nuance, and is admittedly more creative than ChatGPT.
GPT-4 is the best example of this. We asked GPT-4 to give prompts that would show the differences between ChatGPT and GPT-4, for medical professionals. Here is the output:
Prompt
ChatGPT output
GPT-4 output
Diagnosing a patient with ambiguous symptoms
A patient presents with fatigue, weight loss, and occasional dizziness. What are some possible causes for these symptoms?
A 45-year-old male patient presents with a 3-month history of progressive fatigue, unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds, and episodes of dizziness. Please provide a differential diagnosis and suggest relevant diagnostic tests.
Treatment recommendations
What are some common treatments for type 2 diabetes?
A 55-year-old female with a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c level of 8.5%. Outline a comprehensive treatment plan, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacological options, and follow-up monitoring.
Patient education
Explain high blood pressure in simple terms.
Create a patient-friendly educational handout on hypertension, including an overview of the condition, risk factors, symptoms, potential complications, and management strategies.
Reviewing medical research
Tell me about the benefits of exercise for mental health.
Summarize recent research findings on the relationship between physical activity and mental health outcomes, including potential mechanisms, types of exercise, and recommendations for various populations.
Clinical case scenario
Describe a patient with pneumonia.
Create a detailed clinical case scenario involving a 65-year-old patient presenting with community-acquired pneumonia, including history of present illness, relevant past medical history, physical examination findings, diagnostic test results, and treatment plan.
Potential medical uses for GPT-4
These prompts aside, how could GPT-4 be integrated in medical practice? There are many uses for GPT-4, from administrative tasks to medical consultations.
GPT-4 is able to take multiple input types and can help to provide context for images by classifying them and analysing them. This feature can be used to transcribe handwritten prescriptions and even help with the transition from paper-based medical records into electronic ones.
Patients can use the updated version to get a more accurate overview of their medical conditions. Although it is not as proficient at providing details, it can be used as a guide for patient education.
The tool could be used in a doctor’s office to summarize a patient’s history and provide information about available treatment options. Another example is the AI’s ability to summarise clinical notes and integrate them into electronic medical records. This is exactly what Nuance, a Microsoft-owned company, announced with its GPT-4-powered tool. This will allow doctors to save time and be able to spend more time with their patients.
GPT-4 could be used by physicians to keep up-to-date on medical research. It summarizes long academic papers and highlights the main points.
GPT-4 has many potential applications in healthcare. However, the actual implementation of the technology will depend on its availability and ease of use by both patients and doctors. We can expect to see more digital health companies using the technology in the near future that will realize its full potential. This space is rapidly changing, but it will be fascinating to watch. We’ll keep you updated with any exciting developments.
Written By Dr. Bertalan Mesko and Dr. Pranavsingh Dahunnoo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Medicine, and how can it help you?
It’s a method of healing that focuses more on prevention than treatment. It encourages people become educated consumers who are actively involved in improving their overall health and well-being.
Alternative medicine refers only to any type of treatment and diagnosis that does NOT use allopathic (conventional).
Where can I find out more information about holistic healing?
Holistic medicine is an approach to health care that focuses on treating the whole person rather than just focusing on one part of the body. Holistic medicine takes into account all aspects of a patient’s life, including his or her spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.
Holistic medicine treats the whole person and not individual symptoms. Holistic medicine isn’t about curing a disease. It is all about healing.
Holistic medicine also includes treatments for chronic conditions, such as diabetes and arthritis.
There are many different types of holistic medicine:
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurveda
- Chiropractic medicine
- Homeopathy
- Herbalism
- Naturopathy
- Nutrition
- Osteopathic medicine
- Vedic medicine
- Yoga
What is an alternative name for medicine?
Alternative medicine is a term that covers any treatment approach that is not conventional. There are many types of alternative medicine. However, they all share the same premise: health care should be grounded in natural substances and practices, not chemical medicines.
Alternative medicine includes acupuncture, homeopathy, herbalism, naturopathy, osteopathic manipulation, traditional Chinese medicine, reflexology, shamanic healing, spiritual healing, prayer, energy healing, aromatherapy, meditation, yoga, chiropractic, massage therapy, Reiki, and various types of psychotherapy.
Many alternative practitioners claim that their therapies result in better health outcomes, including improved quality of life, fewer side effects, reduced costs, and greater patient satisfaction. These claims cannot be proven scientifically because the mainstream medical system has largely ignored evidence-based alternatives to medicine.
Can a holistic doctor prescribe medication?
Holistic medicine is based on the premise that all diseases are caused by a combination of factors, including diet, lifestyle, environment, stress, emotional state, genetics, and other health-related problems.
This is a comprehensive approach to treating patients.
To fully grasp the effect of each factor on a patient, a physician must have a good understanding of both modern science as well traditional methods such a homeopathy or herbs.
Many doctors have become certified in complementary and alternative medicine (C&A). This allows them offer a wide range of services to patients.
Is holistic medical safe?
Holistic Medicine may not be as dangerous as you might think. However, there are many risks involved in using this treatment. Side effects that are most common include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness as well as diarrhea, constipation and insomnia. These side effects must be understood and weighed against the potential benefits of alternative treatments like acupuncture.
There have never been any cases of death related to holistic medicine.
Before starting any new treatment, consult your doctor.
What is holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to treating patients. They might combine western medicine and traditional methods, such as acupuncture and herbs.
They seek to treat an illness and not just symptoms. After treatment, the patient should feel better.
The doctor should not be limited to treating the disease. He or she must also work with patients to prevent future complications.
Holistic refers to all aspects of someone’s life.
What’s the Difference Between Naturopathic Medicine & Holistic Medicine.
The two main types of medicine are conventional medicine and complementary/alternative medicine. Conventional medicine is based on surgery and drugs as the primary treatment. Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) uses natural therapies such as herbs, vitamins, acupuncture, and massage to treat illness and promote health. CAM should not be considered as a replacement for traditional treatment. Instead, CAM can help patients take control of their health by helping them choose the best option.
Naturopathy, on the other hand is used to supplement conventional medical practices. It focuses on treating the whole body, mind, and spirit. There are many different forms of naturopathy, including Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Traditional Native American Medicine, and Functional Medicine.
It is important that you note that some CAM modalities may overlap with traditional medicine. For example, herbal remedies can be prescribed by doctors and naturopaths alike. However, naturopaths prefer lifestyle changes to prescription medications.
Naturopathy is sometimes called “complementary” since it complements traditional medicine and does not replace it. Naturopaths may prescribe medication as needed.
There are many differences between naturopathic medicine, CAM, and other modalities.
- Naturopaths rarely prescribe medication.
- Naturopaths are able to work closely with patients’ family physicians and refer them to specialists when necessary.
- Naturopathic doctors are licensed by the provincial licensing boards. CAM practitioners, however, are self-regulated.
- Naturopathy stresses prevention and wellness, while offering education on diet and exercise.
- Naturopaths are very conscious of lifestyle factors. They emphasize nutrition, sleep and stress management as well as exercise and mental health.
- Naturopharmacists can use botanicals and mineral to treat specific conditions.
- Naturopodists can provide personalized care, based on the individual needs of each patient.
- The College of Naturopathic Physicians of Ontario is responsible for licensing Naturopaths.
- The provincial regulatory bodies issue licenses to naturopatrists.
- Naturopaticians may be registered with Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
- The College of Naturopaths of British Columbia is responsible for licensing Naturotherapists.
- The United States National Board of Medical Examiners licenses Naturobiotic therapists.
- The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency entitles homeopaths.
- The term “holistic” refers the belief that all aspects, including physical, spiritual, social, and mental, should be taken into consideration when making decisions about one’s health. Holistic doctors will not focus on just one aspect of the equation but consider all elements.
Statistics
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In the 17% in which they disagreed, a third reader agreed with one of the initial readers to set a rating. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
doi.org
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING and TENSION-TYPE HeADACHE – PubMed
- A Randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of foot reflexology on depression and anxiety in older women: PubMed
liebertpub.com
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: The Rise and Rise of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Sociological Perspective – PubMed
- PubMed – Holistic medicine
How To
How to pursue a career in Holistic Medicine
The field holistic medicine is expanding at an unimaginable rate. You have many options for this career path. If you want to be a part of this profession, however, returning to school may be the best option.
Many schools offer holistic medicine courses. These include the National College for Complementary Medicines. They offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. A number of programs are offered specifically for medical professionals interested in entering the field.
In addition, numerous online universities are offering holistic health classes as well. One such program is the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. This institution provides students with various holistic health education tools and resources.
Another option is to attend a traditional four year college. Many colleges offer holistic healthcare courses. The University of California even offers a Bachelor of Arts in Holistic Health Sciences.
You should take a nutrition course if you want to pursue a career in holistic medicine. NCCM recommends that students take a course in nutrition before they begin any professional training. It is important to understand nutrition science in order to practice integrative medicine, according to the NCCM.
Holistic medicine is more holistic than traditional medicine because it focuses on the whole person and not just symptoms. It requires more skill and knowledge. Because of this, those interested in holistic medicine need to understand how to evaluate different types of illness from a nutritional perspective.
The NCCM states that nutritionists often work in conjunction with doctors to provide advice on diet to their patients. Some may even recommend diets or supplements that are specific to the patient’s needs based on their assessment.
A holistic practitioner must be familiar with basic nutrition principles. This includes understanding the nutritional content of foods. This includes identifying nutritional deficiencies and other problems that could be causing them.
It’s important to note that not all holistic practitioners specialize in nutrition. Some practitioners focus solely on acupuncture, while others focus on herbal remedies. Still, others combine these two approaches into one treatment method.
The majority of holistic practitioners advise a diet high in fruits, vegetables nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. They encourage eating plenty of seafood and fish. They suggest avoiding processed foods and fast food restaurants. They encourage people to eat only organic produce as much as possible.
One thing holistic practitioners agree on is that a healthy diet will prevent disease. There are some things that they disagree on. They disagree with the belief that gluten causes celiac. Rather, they think that a lack of nutrients plays a role in triggering the disorder.
They do agree, however, that certain foods can trigger allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis can also be caused by peanuts or shellfish. They also caution against excessive caffeine consumption.
Many holistic practitioners prefer to use herbs for various conditions, but they don’t recommend the use of drugs. They feel such drugs only mask the problem rather than solve it. This is why they prefer to rely upon natural remedies whenever possible.
Holistic practitioners often use a variety complementary therapies in addition to offering alternative treatments. These include:
- Acupuncture – In Chinese medicine, acupuncture involves strategically inserting needles into the skin. This stimulates the body’s healing process.
- Herbal therapy – This is a form of acupuncture that holistic practitioners also use to treat different disorders. Ginseng, a popular herb for this purpose, is one of the most common.
- Homeopathy – Another type of traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, is based on the principle that like cures. Suppose you experience a symptom similar to one that occurs when someone else has a particular ailment. If this happens, it is important to seek out a remedy that contains the exact same ingredients as the original substance.
- Massage Therapy – Many holistic professionals offer massage therapy to help you relax and reduce stress. They claim that massage therapy can improve blood circulation and energy levels as well as ease muscle tension.
It is important to find a practitioner who meets your needs when choosing one. If you want someone specializing in nutritional counseling, look for a practitioner with a degree in nutrition. A practitioner who has been certified by American Association of Oriental Medicine will also be able to teach you more about acupuncture.
If you have any questions regarding holistic health care, ask your doctor before making any decisions. To find out what services your insurance covers, you might also want to consult with your doctor.
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Title: Beyond ChatGPT: What Does GPT-4 Add To Healthcare?
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Published Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Medicine, and how can it help you?
It’s a method of healing that focuses more on prevention than treatment. It encourages people become educated consumers who are actively involved in improving their overall health and well-being.
Alternative medicine refers only to any type of treatment and diagnosis that does NOT use allopathic (conventional).
Where can I find out more information about holistic healing?
Holistic medicine is an approach to health care that focuses on treating the whole person rather than just focusing on one part of the body. Holistic medicine takes into account all aspects of a patient’s life, including his or her spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.
Holistic medicine treats the whole person and not individual symptoms. Holistic medicine isn’t about curing a disease. It is all about healing.
Holistic medicine also includes treatments for chronic conditions, such as diabetes and arthritis.
There are many different types of holistic medicine:
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurveda
- Chiropractic medicine
- Homeopathy
- Herbalism
- Naturopathy
- Nutrition
- Osteopathic medicine
- Vedic medicine
- Yoga
What is an alternative name for medicine?
Alternative medicine is a term that covers any treatment approach that is not conventional. There are many types of alternative medicine. However, they all share the same premise: health care should be grounded in natural substances and practices, not chemical medicines.
Alternative medicine includes acupuncture, homeopathy, herbalism, naturopathy, osteopathic manipulation, traditional Chinese medicine, reflexology, shamanic healing, spiritual healing, prayer, energy healing, aromatherapy, meditation, yoga, chiropractic, massage therapy, Reiki, and various types of psychotherapy.
Many alternative practitioners claim that their therapies result in better health outcomes, including improved quality of life, fewer side effects, reduced costs, and greater patient satisfaction. These claims cannot be proven scientifically because the mainstream medical system has largely ignored evidence-based alternatives to medicine.
Can a holistic doctor prescribe medication?
Holistic medicine is based on the premise that all diseases are caused by a combination of factors, including diet, lifestyle, environment, stress, emotional state, genetics, and other health-related problems.
This is a comprehensive approach to treating patients.
To fully grasp the effect of each factor on a patient, a physician must have a good understanding of both modern science as well traditional methods such a homeopathy or herbs.
Many doctors have become certified in complementary and alternative medicine (C&A). This allows them offer a wide range of services to patients.
Is holistic medical safe?
Holistic Medicine may not be as dangerous as you might think. However, there are many risks involved in using this treatment. Side effects that are most common include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness as well as diarrhea, constipation and insomnia. These side effects must be understood and weighed against the potential benefits of alternative treatments like acupuncture.
There have never been any cases of death related to holistic medicine.
Before starting any new treatment, consult your doctor.
What is holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to treating patients. They might combine western medicine and traditional methods, such as acupuncture and herbs.
They seek to treat an illness and not just symptoms. After treatment, the patient should feel better.
The doctor should not be limited to treating the disease. He or she must also work with patients to prevent future complications.
Holistic refers to all aspects of someone’s life.
What’s the Difference Between Naturopathic Medicine & Holistic Medicine.
The two main types of medicine are conventional medicine and complementary/alternative medicine. Conventional medicine is based on surgery and drugs as the primary treatment. Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) uses natural therapies such as herbs, vitamins, acupuncture, and massage to treat illness and promote health. CAM should not be considered as a replacement for traditional treatment. Instead, CAM can help patients take control of their health by helping them choose the best option.
Naturopathy, on the other hand is used to supplement conventional medical practices. It focuses on treating the whole body, mind, and spirit. There are many different forms of naturopathy, including Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Traditional Native American Medicine, and Functional Medicine.
It is important that you note that some CAM modalities may overlap with traditional medicine. For example, herbal remedies can be prescribed by doctors and naturopaths alike. However, naturopaths prefer lifestyle changes to prescription medications.
Naturopathy is sometimes called “complementary” since it complements traditional medicine and does not replace it. Naturopaths may prescribe medication as needed.
There are many differences between naturopathic medicine, CAM, and other modalities.
- Naturopaths rarely prescribe medication.
- Naturopaths are able to work closely with patients’ family physicians and refer them to specialists when necessary.
- Naturopathic doctors are licensed by the provincial licensing boards. CAM practitioners, however, are self-regulated.
- Naturopathy stresses prevention and wellness, while offering education on diet and exercise.
- Naturopaths are very conscious of lifestyle factors. They emphasize nutrition, sleep and stress management as well as exercise and mental health.
- Naturopharmacists can use botanicals and mineral to treat specific conditions.
- Naturopodists can provide personalized care, based on the individual needs of each patient.
- The College of Naturopathic Physicians of Ontario is responsible for licensing Naturopaths.
- The provincial regulatory bodies issue licenses to naturopatrists.
- Naturopaticians may be registered with Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
- The College of Naturopaths of British Columbia is responsible for licensing Naturotherapists.
- The United States National Board of Medical Examiners licenses Naturobiotic therapists.
- The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency entitles homeopaths.
- The term “holistic” refers the belief that all aspects, including physical, spiritual, social, and mental, should be taken into consideration when making decisions about one’s health. Holistic doctors will not focus on just one aspect of the equation but consider all elements.
Statistics
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In the 17% in which they disagreed, a third reader agreed with one of the initial readers to set a rating. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
doi.org
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING and TENSION-TYPE HeADACHE – PubMed
- A Randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of foot reflexology on depression and anxiety in older women: PubMed
liebertpub.com
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: The Rise and Rise of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Sociological Perspective – PubMed
- PubMed – Holistic medicine
How To
How to pursue a career in Holistic Medicine
The field holistic medicine is expanding at an unimaginable rate. You have many options for this career path. If you want to be a part of this profession, however, returning to school may be the best option.
Many schools offer holistic medicine courses. These include the National College for Complementary Medicines. They offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. A number of programs are offered specifically for medical professionals interested in entering the field.
In addition, numerous online universities are offering holistic health classes as well. One such program is the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. This institution provides students with various holistic health education tools and resources.
Another option is to attend a traditional four year college. Many colleges offer holistic healthcare courses. The University of California even offers a Bachelor of Arts in Holistic Health Sciences.
You should take a nutrition course if you want to pursue a career in holistic medicine. NCCM recommends that students take a course in nutrition before they begin any professional training. It is important to understand nutrition science in order to practice integrative medicine, according to the NCCM.
Holistic medicine is more holistic than traditional medicine because it focuses on the whole person and not just symptoms. It requires more skill and knowledge. Because of this, those interested in holistic medicine need to understand how to evaluate different types of illness from a nutritional perspective.
The NCCM states that nutritionists often work in conjunction with doctors to provide advice on diet to their patients. Some may even recommend diets or supplements that are specific to the patient’s needs based on their assessment.
A holistic practitioner must be familiar with basic nutrition principles. This includes understanding the nutritional content of foods. This includes identifying nutritional deficiencies and other problems that could be causing them.
It’s important to note that not all holistic practitioners specialize in nutrition. Some practitioners focus solely on acupuncture, while others focus on herbal remedies. Still, others combine these two approaches into one treatment method.
The majority of holistic practitioners advise a diet high in fruits, vegetables nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. They encourage eating plenty of seafood and fish. They suggest avoiding processed foods and fast food restaurants. They encourage people to eat only organic produce as much as possible.
One thing holistic practitioners agree on is that a healthy diet will prevent disease. There are some things that they disagree on. They disagree with the belief that gluten causes celiac. Rather, they think that a lack of nutrients plays a role in triggering the disorder.
They do agree, however, that certain foods can trigger allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis can also be caused by peanuts or shellfish. They also caution against excessive caffeine consumption.
Many holistic practitioners prefer to use herbs for various conditions, but they don’t recommend the use of drugs. They feel such drugs only mask the problem rather than solve it. This is why they prefer to rely upon natural remedies whenever possible.
Holistic practitioners often use a variety complementary therapies in addition to offering alternative treatments. These include:
- Acupuncture – In Chinese medicine, acupuncture involves strategically inserting needles into the skin. This stimulates the body’s healing process.
- Herbal therapy – This is a form of acupuncture that holistic practitioners also use to treat different disorders. Ginseng, a popular herb for this purpose, is one of the most common.
- Homeopathy – Another type of traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, is based on the principle that like cures. Suppose you experience a symptom similar to one that occurs when someone else has a particular ailment. If this happens, it is important to seek out a remedy that contains the exact same ingredients as the original substance.
- Massage Therapy – Many holistic professionals offer massage therapy to help you relax and reduce stress. They claim that massage therapy can improve blood circulation and energy levels as well as ease muscle tension.
It is important to find a practitioner who meets your needs when choosing one. If you want someone specializing in nutritional counseling, look for a practitioner with a degree in nutrition. A practitioner who has been certified by American Association of Oriental Medicine will also be able to teach you more about acupuncture.
If you have any questions regarding holistic health care, ask your doctor before making any decisions. To find out what services your insurance covers, you might also want to consult with your doctor.
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