[1]http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37638671/#.UpWQiNIwrIy
[2]Acupuncture seems to help my migraines. I'm comfortable with not having a rational explanation for why it works.
[1]http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37638671/#.UpWQiNIwrIy
[2]Acupuncture seems to help my migraines. I'm comfortable with not having a rational explanation for why it works.
a) (correctly) reporting the current state of research regarding a patient's genetic markers, than for
b) someone to sell an unproven, expensive technique as a remedy as long as they include some disclaimers.
According to 23andMe's site: "You should not change your health behaviors solely on the basis of information from 23andMe. Make sure to discuss your Genetic Information with a physician or other health care provider before you act upon the Genetic Information resulting from 23andMe Services. For most common diseases, the genes we know about are only responsible for a small fraction of the risk. There may be unknown genes, environmental factors, or lifestyle choices that are far more important predictors. If your data indicate that you are not at elevated genetic risk for a particular disease or condition, you should not feel that you are protected. The opposite is also true; if your data indicate you are at an elevated genetic risk for a particular disease or condition, it does not mean you will definitively develop the disease or condition. In either case, if you have concerns or questions about what you learn through 23andMe, you should contact your physician or other health care provider."
(Paraphrased from Harry Binswanger's article: http://onforb.es/1iQEN4U)
The placebo effect is a perfectly rational explanation for why acupuncture seems to help with your migraines.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20187863 pdf of above review: http://www.researchgate.net/publication/41620466_Migraine_tr...)
My wife suffers from migraines, so I don't mean to trivialize. Nor do I mean to demean by suggesting that it is the placebo effect. If it brings you relief, I am in no position to judge.