Unlocking the Power of Complementary Treatments: A Holistic Approach to Your Health
By Allianz | September 15, 2025 | 4 Min Read
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In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of your health means more than just visiting the doctor when you’re sick. It’s about nurturing your whole self—mind, body, and spirit. This is where complementary treatments come in. But what exactly are they, how effective can they be, and how do you know if your health insurance covers them? Let’s dive in.
What are complementary treatments?
Complementary treatments are therapies that work alongside conventional medicine to support your overall wellbeing. Unlike traditional Western medicine, which focuses on diagnosing and treating specific ailments, complementary therapies take a holistic approach, looking at your lifestyle, habits, emotional health, and physical condition as a whole.
Some popular complementary therapies include:
- Chiropractic care
- Osteopathy
- Acupuncture
- Homeopathy
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Podiatry
These treatments don’t replace your regular medical care but instead aim to enhance it, helping your body heal and stay balanced.
The Eight Amazing Benefits of Complementary Treatments
Why are more people turning to complementary therapies? Because the benefits go far beyond what you might expect:
1. Deep Relaxation That Heals
Stress is a silent health saboteur, linked to nearly 70% of illnesses. Complementary treatments, such as acupuncture, help your body unwind, which lowers stress, improves circulation, boosts energy, and clears your mind. The result? Better focus, less pain, and a calmer you.
2. Natural Pain Relief
Significantly improve chronic aches! Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustments can ease pain from arthritis, muscle tension, and other persistent conditions—often reducing the need for painkillers.
3.Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Life’s challenges can weigh heavily on your mind. Complementary therapies foster emotional balance, easing anxiety and bringing a sense of peace, even if the physical symptoms aren’t fully gone.
4. Fewer Side Effects
Many complementary treatments use natural remedies, leading to fewer side effects than some pharmaceuticals. This makes them a gentle but effective option to support your health.
5. Mood Boosting Support
Mental health matters. Complementary therapies such as Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Osteopathy often uplift mood, providing comfort to those dealing with depression, anxiety, or serious illnesses like cancer.
6. Managing Chronic Conditions
For conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or chronic back pain, complementary treatments help manage symptoms and improve day-to-day comfort.
7. Enhanced Quality of Life
Whether you’re undergoing medical treatments or living with a chronic condition, these therapies help reduce stress and improve your overall quality of life.
8. Holistic, Personalized Care
Complementary healthcare providers consider your whole story—the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors—offering tailored treatments that target your unique needs.
Does Your Health Plan Cover Complementary Treatments?
Many of our outpatient insurance plans include coverage for complementary therapies such as Chinese herbal medicine, chiropractic care, homeopathy, osteopathy, and podiatry.
To check your coverage, simply log in to the MyHealth app or portal and click on "My Benefits." If included in your plan, these treatments will be listed in your Table of Benefits.
Not a member yet? Our sales team is here to help—get in touch for advice on our plans and services.
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