Don’t let a fear of infection keep you from experiencing what acupuncture has to offer. Much like the other tools found in a medical environment, the needles used for acupuncture are clean and sterilized. These needles are fresh for each patient on each visit and disposed of after a single use. No need to worry about infections or diseases spreading. Don’t eat too much before you go to your acupuncture session. It is important that you eat before your session to avoid dizziness and nausea, but don’t overdo it. Eating too much beforehand can cause those symptoms or worse during or after your session. Try eating a very light meal, or preferably a snack, about three hours before you get acupuncture. Many acupuncturists will recommend a course of herbal treatments you should use prior to an acupuncture session. These herbs can help, but they may also cause some side-effects or poor interactions with your current medications. Therefore, before you take any herbs, get in touch with your doctor to determine if this is okay. When you’re looking for an acupuncturist, ask them about what they specialize in. Some may help improve lung strength, while others may focus on managing pain. This choice will go a long way in helping to reduce the specific source of your pain.
After your acupuncture session, do not be alarmed if you notice minor bruising or small red dots. This is perfectly normal. Do not worry about it if it happens. They will go away in time and your whole body will feel better for such small sacrifices.
Acupuncture involves needles, there is no way to avoid this and it is a fear that you will need to overcome. The treatments are comfortable and administered by professionals. The needles aren’t there to inject medications or inflict pain. It may be a scary idea at first, but after your first visit, you’ll be ready for seconds. If you feel very tired after an acupuncture treatment, you should get some rest. Acupuncture is supposed to give you some energy but you will not get this positive effect if you need some sleep. It is important to get eight hours of sleep a night until your next treatment.