Does NYSHIP Cover Acupuncture & Massage? Your Benefits Explained

Many public employees don’t realize that the NYSHIP Empire Plan provides benefits for complementary health services. Under most policies, you’re eligible for both acupuncture and massage therapy treatments through your insurance plan. What NYSHIP Covers for Acupuncture Unlimited visits per year with a co-charge. NYSHIP Empire Plan members can access unlimited acupuncture visits when you see an in-network provider, with … Read More

Meat Vs. Plants: Breaking Down The Science of Which is More Digestible

Illustration comparing plant-based and meat-based foods, with leafy greens and steak shaped like human profiles

By John Laznovsky The Wolf of Wellness 8/27/24 Addressing Myths and Misconceptions:  Myth-  “Humans digest plants better than meat.”  We’ve heard this myth going around for some time and wanted to address why this is inaccurate from a scientific point of view. Protein Digestion: Technically all digestion begins in the mouth with mechanical chewing but the chemical digestion of proteins … Read More