Due to recent changes to health insurance plans that affect acupuncture coverage, I regret to announce that the treatment sessions for TLC Medicine patients may be affected in the near future. The details are as follows.
In a previous post, I covered the basics of how health insurance coverage works. But there were a lot of details which I left out for simplicity’s sake.
By now, most people in the U.S. have some level of health care coverage. But do you know what you are actually getting in return for paying your monthly premiums each month? Understanding your benefits will help you budget better and minimize unexpected costs when you do seek care.
In my acupuncture practice, about half of my patients are paying for their entire treatment costs out-of-pocket.
In recent weeks, I have been delighted to treat quite a few expecting mothers at my practice. Most of these new patients are in their final weeks of their pregnancy, and all are hoping to deliver their babies naturally, with as little medical interventions and complications as possible.
Spring is the season for cleaning—and not just for your house, but your body as well. Detox diets are especially popular this time of year as we all wish to feel revitalized to prepare for those long days of summer fun.
Happy 2014, everyone! My social media feeds are exploding today with New Year's resolutions. I haven't counted but my bet is that the most popular goals for 2014 are health-oriented.
Recently, an editorial published in a medical journal declared that vitamin and mineral supplements were "a waste of money" that not only fail to prevent mortality and disease, but possibly could be harmful.
