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Why is biopuncture controversial?

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Why is biopuncture controversial?

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Biopuncture is controversial because, like other modalities in alternative medicine, there is often little evidence to show the therapy works and is safe. Watch preventive medicine expert David Katz, MD, explain his concerns about biopuncture.

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