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Should acupuncture get rid of my anxiety:'(?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acupuncture: Is an excellent approach to anxiety. Suggest that it be combined with cognitive behavioral therapy or some other form of treatment to ensure long lasting effects.

Answered 6/29/2013

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