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How can I test my acupuncturist’s understanding of fibromyalgia?
If your acupuncturist claims to know about fibromyalgia and trigger points, here’s a
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How do I find out whether my acupuncturist really wants to treat me?
Dr. Tess Hahn, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
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Can I expect my acupuncturist to fill out my insurance forms?
Ninety-five percent of professional acupuncturists are self employed. Therefore, your
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How do I recognize which foods are processed and which are natural?
Ask yourself: Would my great-grandmother recognize this food? Foods are transformed from
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How can the information on food labels help me control my weight?
Besides being a portion-control hawk, the most successful dieters are label fiends. Not knowing
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How do I judge portion sizes in order to avoid overeating?
The Muppets’ Miss Piggy once said, “Never eat more than you can lift.” Portion
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What questions can I ask myself to manage my weight and fibromyalgia?
Your health challenges may be just the right wake-up call to finally take charge of your weight
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Why is it important to ask an acupuncturist where his clients come from?
Look for an acupuncturist who is so successful that he can rely exclusively on word-of-mouth
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Why should I ask an acupuncturist about his/her greatest strength?
As in other health professions, most practitioners don’t treat all types of cases all the
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What questions should I ask myself about sleep habits and my fibromyalgia?
An estimated 80 percent of people with fibromyalgia have sleeping disorders, including chronic
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What can I learn by asking an acupuncturist why he chose his profession?
Answers will vary. You may hear the acupuncturist’s personal story about how he conquered
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What can I expect from an acupuncturist’s initial exam for fibromyalgia?
A good sign is an actively involved acupuncturist asking you lots of questions during a
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Besides acupuncture, what Oriental medicine can help with fibromyalgia?
There are five branches of Oriental medicine, with acupuncture being just one of the branches.
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How do I find out whether my acupuncturist is NCCAOM certified?
The gold standard for acupuncturists is NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for
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How do I know if an acupuncturist for fibromyalgia is state-licensed?
Forty-eight states (excluding Wyoming and North Dakota) regulate acupuncture through reviews by
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