Oh, how interesting this all is! I, myself am seeing an acupuncturist to "assist" in my conventional treatment for PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis) with my Doctor's blessings. Obviously, I take meds for this condition. My recent blood tests showed normal liver function (obviously the meds) but as my Doc said, who knows, the acupuncture could be helping! I am a believer in "complimentary" therapies as long as you follow the conventional method first. So.....I am giving my husband a little "Reiki Healing" daily in the H&N area. Who knows if it's working or not? The main thing is it gives him comfort (it's like therapeutic touch that some nurses do with sick babies) and it's not doing any harm. There are some "bogus" healers out there though and I would only go with someone who was highly recommended and then research them. I wouldn't believe anyone who says they can "cure" a disease. Important to follow your doctor's instructions and do what has been proven to heal/cure the disease. Anything else is an "assist" and entirely up to the individual.