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Is acupuncture safe?

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Is acupuncture safe?

Experts say acupuncture is extremely safe when performed by properly trained professionals, but there are some risks. To find out how to minimize them with licensed acupuncturist and oriental medicine practitioner Henry McCann, DAOM.

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