No matter how you're feeling, there are a few things you can do to take care of yourself immediately after an acupuncture session to make the most of your treatment.
Here's the post-acupuncture plan that I recommend to my patients:
1. Try to relax after an acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture boosts your blood and energy circulation, so adding on physically straining exercises can result in dizziness or over-exhaustion. Gentle exercise such as stretching, walking, and gentle yoga are OK and even encouraged.
2. Drink more water.
Acupuncture speeds up metabolic activities in the body, initiating the detoxification process. Hydrating with water before and after your session will further help flush toxins and move lymph fluids.
3. Eat healthy meals.
Opt for nourishing and light meals after a treatment that will go easy on your digestion and help the body to eliminate built-up toxins.
4. Try avoid the cold.
If it is cold and windy outside, bundle up and stay warm after your treatment. Since acupuncture speeds up your circulation and puts your body into a relaxed state, you might become more sensitive, and it will be a shock to the system to be exposed to extreme cold.
5. Pay attention to how you feel.
Maybe you feel rejuvenated after your acupuncture session. Maybe you feel wiped out. Both are normal responses to treatment but can be used to shape how your sessions go in the future. Plus, there are no such thing as weird questions in acupuncture — if you want to know if something you’re feeling or noticing is related to your treatments, just ask!
The bottom line.
Acupuncture is all about supporting the body and optimizing its metabolic processes so it can rebalance and heal. After every session, a good rule of thumb is to enjoy some mindful connection with yourself: Get quiet, listen to your body, and show yourself some genuine self-love.
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