Preparing for the First Appointment:

• Eat well! Acupuncture may lower blood sugar, which may cause some people to feel dizzy.

• Do not take any of the following, minimum 4 hours prior to your appointment:

Non-prescription drugs

CBD

Any caffeine or coffee

Ingest cold drinks/foods, or anything spicy

Acupuncture may enhance the effects of these substances, with unknown and variable outcomes.

• Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing that can be pulled up above knee or elbow

  to allow easy and safe access for the acupuncture needles.

• Acupuncture has a cumulative effect- more treatments means greater and more stable results.

• Please note, acupuncture is a medical procedure, and all precautions should be treated as such.

During the Procedure

It is common for the procedure to be painless; however one or two needles may create a pinching sensation.

Those with greater body sensitivity may experience more discomfort, but there are

techniques available to reduce these feelings.

Aftercare:

• Be prepared for an easy, restful day with a potential nap!

Acupuncture sends the body into “rest mode” to encourage itself to heal, so honor the urge to sleep and relax.

• Exercise very light, if at all- nothing strenuous! A leisurely walk is ok.

• No coffee into the following day, unless a serious dependency is present.

• Refrain from sexual activity until the next morning following treatment, unless there is an increase of energy.

• It is important to note that after acupuncture, there may be a worsening of symptoms.

  We call this a “healing crisis”. This usually goes away anywhere between 1 hour-3 days after treatment.

  Please share any details with the practitioner ASAP if this takes place.

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