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What are the health benefits of acupuncture?

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What are the health benefits of acupuncture?

Acupuncture has many benefits such as pain reduction, but overall it helps to lower cortisol, which prevents inflammation and keeps the body healthy. Watch as integrative medicine expert Tasneem Bhatia, MD, explains why she recommends acupuncture.

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