How safe is acupuncture?
Acupuncture and herbal treatments are drug free and they avoid many of the side effects and dependencies associated with medication. You should always inform your doctor of the medications you are currently taking and whether or not you are or could be pregnant. In addition, if you have a cardiac pacemaker or cosmetic implants. Acupuncture is often used along with other medical care to increase their benefits. It is used for pain control after other medical and dental procedures are performed. It is used for improving health generally as well as promoting healing and the lessening the side effects of many drugs including chemotherapy.