Bengtsson Haslund

If you are going to an acupuncturist to treat a specific problem, make sure you describe the problem in detail. You might not get relief after only one treatment. If your acupuncturist recommends that you keep coming back until the problem is gone, you should schedule several appointments and stick to them.

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Don’t eat too much ahead of your appointment. Eat something small a few hours in advance to ensure you don’t pass out, but you also don’t throw up. This is because many people cannot lie down comfortably on a full stomach.

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You should not let acupuncture scare you. A lot of people are reluctant about using acupuncture because they do not like needles. Keep in mind that the needles are very thin and you will not feel them. You will only feel their relaxing effects on your nerve endings as your acupuncturist performs a treatment.

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Avoid over-eating right before your acupuncture appointment. Although you should not go on an empty stomach, as this can lead to feeling dizzy, you can’t be too full either. Call and ask for guidance with the receptionist if you’re not sure, but don’t take any chances by indulging in a big meal a few hours prior to going.

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