subject: Tips On Getting Ready For Your First Acupuncture Session [print this page] Your first acupuncture session can truly make you a bundle of nerves. Of course, it's your first session and you would be a bit nervous. There would be numerous questions popping up in your mind, and you might be wondering what you should do before you go for the procedure. Usually acupuncturists tell their patients about how they should prepare before coming in for the procedure, but in case you did not jot everything down, here are some tips that you should keep in mind:
Eat light and right:
This is a key point to remember, not only for your first visit to the acupuncturist, but for every visit. Make sure to have a light sandwich or anything which is not too oily or protein rich just an hour before your visit. However, do not go with an empty stomach. The reason why you need to eat light is to avoid any inconvenience during the procedure.
Wear Light Clothes:
It is important that you wear clothing that is light as well as comfortable. Once you are done with the procedure, you might feel a bit uncomfortable, and it would get worse if you are wearing fitted clothes. So, wear loose clothes and make sure to keep additional articles of clothing on you just in case.
Keep your favorite accessories with you:
Although having your music player won't help during the procedure, it may very much assist you to relax. While you are at the spa, you can listen to some of your favorite tracks to keep yourself calm, which is an emotion that is highly important for the procedure. Without a relaxed mind, the procedure might not be as effective as it should be.
Make sure to take any medication prescribed:
If your acupuncturist had advised you to take any medicines before the procedure, make sure you do take them. However, because of your anxiety, you may end up forgetting all about them. So, you should either set a reminder in your cell phone or keep a note with you that would remind you of what to do.
Note down any important instructions:
When you visit the acupuncturist for the very first time to take an appointment, make sure that you note down any important instructions he or she gives you. The acupuncturist will see your medical history and will guide you accordingly. Hence, it is important to note down the instructions to make the procedure effective.
Note down any question you might have:
If you have any questions that you had not asked the acupuncturist on your first visit, make sure of writing them on a piece of paper so that you don't forget them. What if it's something really important that you need to discuss before the procedure, yet you eventually recall it while he is piercing needles through you? To avoid this from happening, make a note or write down all your questions, and keep them in your purse so that you spot them immediately as soon as you open it.
