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Acupuncture
Key Points
Acupuncture originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world.It is important to inform all of your health care providers about any treatment that you are using or considering, including acupuncture. Ask about the treatment procedures that will be used and their likelihood of success for your condition or disease.Be an informed consumer and find out what scientific studies have been done on the effectiveness of acupuncture for your health condition.If you decide to use acupuncture, choose the practitioner with care. Also check with your insurer to see if the services will be covered.
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An Introduction to Dietary Supplements
. What are dietary supplements?
Dietary supplements (also called nutritional supplements, or supplements for short) were defined in a law passed by Congress in 1994. Dietary supplements are sold in grocery, health food, drug, and discount stores, as well as through mail-order catalogs, TV programs, the Internet, and direct sales.
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Antioxidants
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Examples of antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins C, E, and A, and other substances