The pricking of my thumb...and belly, and legs...

[twoweevils]

Had my first visit to the naturopath yesterday. And it wasn't scary at all. Of course, I stressed over it all day, but it was for naught. She's really nice, clearly knowledgeable, and confirmed that we're already on the right path in terms of nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. Yay!

Much of the thanks for that goes to K who fills my vitamin box every week, makes trail mix and packs it in my lunch, and generally supports me in everything.

She took my pulses and asked lots of questions. I have a cold uterus, apparently. She made suggestions for tweaking my diet with "warming" foods -- lots of spices (yay!) and more beef. Yes. MORE BEEF. Yum. But I need to find somewhere to buy hormone-free beef. She also recommended some supplements and changes to my current vitamin regime.

After the intake interview, I had my first needling. It was fine. The needles are so small you can hardly feel them. She put one in the fleshy part of the back of my right hand near my thumb, one in my head, a few around my belly button and some in my lower legs. The only one that I really noticed was on my right ankle, near the bone. I was unprepared, however, to lie quietly for 20 minutes in a darkened room. I found it very hard to relax. Must work on that.

On the whole it was a really positive experience. I felt really relaxed all evening, slept beautifully, and feel much less stressed at work today, despite the GIGANTIC PANIC PROJECT deadline looming. After my next Day 3 testing for FSH and follicles, I am to call her to decide what we do next.

I have survived acupuncture. I can do anything.

M.

Comments

[listersgirl]

I always found the ones in my head made me feel like I was pinned down, even though I couldn't feel the needles themselves. It was an odd sensation.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

I didn't feel pinned down...although I was kind of afraid to move!

M.

[starfishchick]

Oh, she sounds really lovely, huzzah!

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

She was terrific. Really calming and soothing.

M.

[darthrami.livejournal.com]

Go you!

that actually sounds quite cool.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

I am totally going back for needling before and after my next IUI Apparently they can also help turn a breech baby and induce labour!

M.

[darthrami.livejournal.com]

I know people who are trying that soon, actually -- I'll let you know how it works out. XD

But yay! I'm so happy for you. :D:D

[chicklet-girl.livejournal.com]

I was unprepared, however, to lie quietly for 20 minutes in a darkened room. I found it very hard to relax.

...Whereas I would have issues with the needles, but probably fall asleep in the darkened room. *g*

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

I'm not wild about needles, but this was like nothing at all. Barely a prick except for that one by my ankle. I might bring my iPod next time for something to do while I'm lying still.

M.

[celli]

you=awesome.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

*grin* Thank you!

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

That's great.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[capecodgirl.livejournal.com]

Acupuncture is awesome!

I hope it helps.