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Acupuncture
The science of stimulating meridian points with hair-thin needles
Cost: $50-$100 per treatment
Is It covered? Some private plans
Bottom Line: Safe and effective for pain and nausea
Do People Really Get Acupuncture?
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Herbs
Harnessing the healing properties found in nature
Cost: $10-$20 for 100 capsules
Is It covered? No
Bottom Line: Very faddish, sometimes dangerous
Which Herbs Are Safe?
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Homeopathy -- Naturopathy
Vibrational medicine and a new age version of nutrition
Cost: $50-$300 for initial consultation
Is It covered? Some plans
Bottom Line: Homeopathy may be a placebo, but don't discount it. Naturopathy offers sound healthy-living advice.
Does It Really Work?
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Supplements
Includes vitamins, amino acids, oils and more
Cost: Pennies to budget-busting
Is It covered? Not likely
Bottom Line: Many work in small dosages, but marketing often pushes the supersize idea
Which supplements work?
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Massage and Reiki
Bodywork practices that stimulate blood flow
Cost: $60 and up for half-hour massage; $100 and up for a 30- to 60-minute Reiki session
Is It covered? No
Bottom Line: They relax you
Any Health Benefits?
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Meditation
A technique to clear the mind and/or focus it on a goal
Cost: $100 and up per session
Is It covered? Rarely
Bottom Line: Often works; how often isn't clear
What Is Hypnosis?
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Chiropractic
Manipulation of the spine
Cost: $130-$150 for initial visit; $50-$70 for follow-up visits
Is It covered? Often
Bottom Line: Limited help for sore backs
How Does Chiropractic Work?
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