Is alternative medicine worth it?

Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of alternative medicine. They discuss holistic approaches to medicine, the limitations of medical insurance, and more. Plus, they share their experiences with acupuncture, herbs, energy healing, and more. What do you think, is alternative medicine worth it? Main Topics 00:00 What is Alternative Medicine? 01:50 Running The Numbers Segment 04:07 Western vs. Alternative Medicine 13:56 Personal Experiences and Challenges with Alternative Medicine 23:52 Exploring the Impact of Holistic Health 27:37 Costs and Risks of Investing in Alternative Medicine 30:45 Balancing Traditional and Alternative Medicine 40:36 20 Cents Segment References for Statistics https://www.statista.com/chart/29189/alternative-healing-methods/ https://www.maximizemarketresearch.com/market-report/global-complementary-and-alternative-medicine-market/74005/ https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/news/survey-most-cancer-patients-use-complementary-or-alternative-medicine/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1341758/us-adults-who-used-select-alternative-medicine-treatments/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db325-h.pdf Co-Hosts Lizzy Marie, CAIA, is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Credits ► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga ► Artwork by Lizzy Marie ► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song” Talk to us Hit us up, let us know what you think: IS IT WORTH IT? 💸 DM us on Instagram: @netnetpodcast Email us at [email protected] Disclaimer This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and should not be constituted as financial advice or any other kind of professional advice. Views and opinions are our own, and Net Net Podcast does not serve as a substitute for personalized financial guidance tailored to your specific situation. Remember to always do YOUR own research, consult a professional as needed, and feel empowered to make your own decisions!