Acupuncture Anyone?

Arwen · 11-01-2009, 09:15 PM

I am a huge fan of acupuncture. Used to get it regularly. Helped my back and stress levels immensely! Highly recommend it.

The needles are really thin and very flexible. You barely feel the needle if you do at all.

Scorp · 11-02-2009, 06:53 PM

*Wavin to Arwen *

Yep, you hardly feel the needles. I go for my treatments on the weekend and all I know is after that, I usually come home and take a 2 - 3 hour nap. I haven't napped like that since I was a kid. It's very relaxing and just what my body needs, and since going, I notice a huge change in myself and am more calm, if you can believe it or not (for those of you who know me). I love the sandalwood incense my acupuncturist uses. I liked it so much, she gave me a box to take home. I can't wait to burn it. I have a water fountain in my office that plays different soothing music with cool lighting. I'm all about the zen now...Heh

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Originally Posted by Arwen

I am a huge fan of acupuncture. Used to get it regularly. Helped my back and stress levels immensely! Highly recommend it.

The needles are really thin and very flexible. You barely feel the needle if you do at all.

IrishGrrl · 11-02-2009, 08:47 PM

Nobody pokes baby with a needle.

Scorp · 11-02-2009, 08:54 PM

Ummm, you do realize that you left the door wiiiiiiiiiiide open for this one don't ya???

lolol

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Originally Posted by IrishGrrl

Nobody pokes baby with a needle.

Arwen · 11-04-2009, 01:59 PM

I could seriously use some acupuncture right now. This has been a very stressful day.

Scorp · 11-04-2009, 05:13 PM

Breath in, breath out, close your eyes and relax. Hope your day got better.

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Originally Posted by Arwen

I could seriously use some acupuncture right now. This has been a very stressful day.

Jennabelle · 09-26-2014, 08:00 PM

I LOVE acupuncture, too! I was treated for pain & fatigue & felt improvement within hours after my first treatment. I feel asleep too, but I'll admit needles in on or in my ear kind of hurt a bit (felt like a mild tiny pinch). the needles in the rest of my body I couldn't feel. I recommend finding your nearest acupuncture school & going there since the rates are so much cheaper. All the students who work on clients are in their final year & are accompanied by a teacher. I paid just $15 per session. Further, most schools give discounts for elderly or disabled.

ahk · 09-26-2014, 10:34 PM

I love acupuncture.
I stopped going to western medicine because of misdiagnosis back in 2006. I started acu in the year 2008 and haven't stopped. I know I have an autoimmune issue but I don't believe in masking the disease with drugs. I feel that acu helps with the whole body-- if one thing is off, it causes a domino effect and other parts of our body feels it. If you are deficient in way or another, there is a reason--.
I have gone to acu for back pain, being sick (common cold, flu, bronchitis), depression, joint pain, lack of sleep, no appetite-- and I still believe in it.
I am a strong believer in herbs too-- there are some great remedies and if you work with a good acupuncturist, ask them about herbs that could possibly help you out.
And as I would like to mention one thing-- it takes time. Don't expect it to work over night-- remember your body is like an onion, many layers. Don't expect a quick fix like western medicine (take this pill to take this pill to take this pill to "help" your symptom).

Mel C. - Could you share with us what your mixed feelings are?

Andrew, Jr. · 11-04-2009, 05:22 PM

My sister had her dog treated with acupuncture for his arth. For him, it worked wonders. Now her dog was a huge, lab weighing in at 125 pounds, and was all muscle. The reg. medicine route did nothing for him. He would just lay down in the family room and cry. After the treatments, he was running around, and playing with the kids again. It was a huge difference in his quality of life.

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ahk Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NM Posts: 5,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,688 Thanked 8,538 Times in 2,630 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I love acupuncture. I stopped going to western medicine because of misdiagnosis back in 2006. I started acu in the year 2008 and haven't stopped. I know I have an autoimmune issue but I don't believe in masking the disease with drugs. I feel that acu helps with the whole body-- if one thing is off, it causes a domino effect and other parts of our body feels it. If you are deficient in way or another, there is a reason--. I have gone to acu for back pain, being sick (common cold, flu, bronchitis), depression, joint pain, lack of sleep, no appetite-- and I still believe in it. I am a strong believer in herbs too-- there are some great remedies and if you work with a good acupuncturist, ask them about herbs that could possibly help you out. And as I would like to mention one thing-- it takes time. Don't expect it to work over night-- remember your body is like an onion, many layers. Don't expect a quick fix like western medicine (take this pill to take this pill to take this pill to "help" your symptom). Mel C. - Could you share with us what your mixed feelings are? Last edited by ahk; 09-26-2014 at 10:36 PM. Reason: subscribing

11-01-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,119 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I am a huge fan of acupuncture. Used to get it regularly. Helped my back and stress levels immensely! Highly recommend it. The needles are really thin and very flexible. You barely feel the needle if you do at all.

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Jennabelle Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: May 2014 Location: Lost in daydreams (in the Midwest) Posts: 79 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,009 Thanked 247 Times in 62 Posts Rep Power: 4923748	I LOVE acupuncture, too! I was treated for pain & fatigue & felt improvement within hours after my first treatment. I feel asleep too, but I'll admit needles in on or in my ear kind of hurt a bit (felt like a mild tiny pinch). the needles in the rest of my body I couldn't feel. I recommend finding your nearest acupuncture school & going there since the rates are so much cheaper. All the students who work on clients are in their final year & are accompanied by a teacher. I paid just $15 per session. Further, most schools give discounts for elderly or disabled.

11-04-2009, 05:22 PM	#9
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	My sister had her dog treated with acupuncture for his arth. For him, it worked wonders. Now her dog was a huge, lab weighing in at 125 pounds, and was all muscle. The reg. medicine route did nothing for him. He would just lay down in the family room and cry. After the treatments, he was running around, and playing with the kids again. It was a huge difference in his quality of life.