What I am encouraged to see is that conventional medicine is beginning to be more proactive. Instead of just treating symptoms, primary care doctors are now trying to treat the cause. There is no secret that having a healthy lifestyle will lead to increased health, yet many "old school" physicians will not speak truth to their patients and will prescribe medications that mask symptoms and do nothing to alleviate the problems. Times are changing. The over use of antibiotics is a real concern, as virus' mutate we will eventually be left with no recourse. You're wise to not over-use them. As for your husband, I think he's faking just to get a weekly massage ;-) --one of the better treats in life, imo. Not sure I buy in to the "cupping", but then again... I've not tried it or read up on any studies. Hope it helps him feel better.