Has anyone ever tried it? I think it would be cool. I think I need something to help me relax.
But are you certain that you're actually very stressed or is it some thing/or one telling you that you should be? Maybe also consider looking into a day spa or something similar. I'm willing to bet being pampered and a massage would have more effect than acupuncture.Originally Posted by kscatlady
I think I need something to help me relax.
Honestly, the reason I was thinking about it is because I've been reading about getting pregnant and relaxation is a big part of it. It's really hard for me to relax and I just thought I was give it a try. The costs I've found around here don't seem too bad to try. Jon and I have been talking about having a baby. Feels like a good time.Originally Posted by strange_wings
But are you certain that you're actually very stressed or is it some thing/or one telling you that you should be? Maybe also consider looking into a day spa or something similar. I'm willing to bet being pampered and a massage would have more effect than acupuncture.
But then I'm with Yosemite on that one, I don't really believe it does much. Don't mind me, though, I'm skeptical of everything that wants to part a person from their money.
I think you have nailed it right here! As with anything, if you believe it will help your mind can work miracles and cures. Now this I totally believe to be true. Look, for instance, at what placebos can do for some folks if they actually believe it is real medicine they are taking.Originally Posted by GingersMom
I have had Bell's Palsy not once, but twice. Each time, an entire half of my face was paralyzed. Traditional medicine used to treat but not CURE, made me really ill. (They give prednisone for it.)
The second time it happened (five years after the first time) I refused traditional medical treatment but went to my doc anyway so he could see for himself how Acupuncture healed me. He became a solid believer after witnessing it himself.
I went to an Acupunturist for it, and both times, the treatments - not needles, but cold laser light therapy along the nerve pathways, cured the palsy within 10 treatments, about 4-5 weeks.
I can smile fully, and close my eyelids because of Acupuncture. I think it is a blessing and very real, and recommend it to EVERYONE.
It has also assisted me with some gastrointestinal issues as well.
I guess, though, if you are inclined to disbelieve, then it won't work for you because you will be predisposed to blocking the benefits it might otherwise give you.
Oh I'm certain it works for people who believe in it. Not saying it doesn't. I was basically just confirming GK's post that if you don't believe it will help, it probably won't.Originally Posted by fifi1puss
As with anything people need to do research on it before they discredit it right out of hand. There have been scientific studies to PROVE the benefits of acupuncture. I get so sick of people saying its a placebo effect. It is ignorant thinking.
You confirmed my post, not GK's, and for the record, when I went the first time, I had no belief, only fear that my face would never "work" again. I only became a believer in it when it WORKED. I was actually terrified of the acupuncture needles and glad to know it was only laser therapy, and even then, was skeptical but was willing to give it a try.Originally Posted by Yosemite
Oh I'm certain it works for people who believe in it. Not saying it doesn't. I was basically just confirming GK's post that if you don't believe it will help, it probably won't.
I know acupressure works so certain pains so I'm sure acupuncture would work too...on some things. Using it to help the pain some cancer patients are experiencing makes perfect sense. I just don't like someone sticking needles in me...I would MUCH rather get a nice, deep massage....Originally Posted by Natalie_ca
If it's relaxation you need, I suggest massage therapy.
I use acupressure on myself when I get a headache. That works. I even do it on patients at work if they are complaining of headaches. Also my brother's SO does reflexology and she's given me a few treatments when I was in the hospital. That is largely based on pressure points too, and I found that they helped me to relax. But then again a plain old foot rub will relax me! LOL
I only like it if the practitioner massages the point with his/her thumb before poking. It desensitizes the skin and muscle. I'm not a huge fan of it in general. I prefer another Chinese treatment called cupping, which has similarities to acupuncture but no needles/poking at all. Gwyneth Paltrow has used cupping in the past (for what, I'm not sure) .. The main downside to cupping is it leaves weird circles on your back for approx. a week but they do go away. Cupping is sometimes given a few minutes' coverage on the Travel Channel when various shows go to China........... Y'know in acupuncture they're always talking about "meridians". Well, when I'm sober (which is 99.99999999999999% of the time) I don't feel any meridians, but I do remember one time I was high on grass I felt the meridians pretty darn clearly. At that moment I yearned for an acupuncturist but I think it must've been the weekend plus I was in no condition to go out in public. Well the high faded and the opportunity was lost.Originally Posted by kscatlady
Has anyone ever tried it? I think it would be cool. I think I need something to help me relax.