Third Acupuncture Treatment

I just had my third acupuncture treatment, and realized that I never mentioned that tongue checks are part of every appointment. The doctor checks your overall health by the color of your tongue. Previously, my tongue was a dark purple. Today, it is light pink (almost the color of my skin). Apparently, your tongue should be the color of your skin. That means I am much healthier today than I was last week. In addition to the color of my tongue, I started having stomach cramps after my previous treatment. The doctor said this was a very good sign. Since I have not had a period (sorry if this is too detailed) that was not medically induced for over a year, I think this is great!

Before the doctor came in the room to apply the needles, my body felt like it was on water when I closed my eyes. It wasn't nausea inducing, just a gentle rocking. It went away after the needles were in place for about five minutes. The electric stimulation on the stomach needles was stronger than it has been, so that was a little strange. It seems that those needles never change. However, the ones on my legs did. She placed one on the inside of each ankle and one slightly to the inside of both thighs, just above the knees. The one on top of my head was in the same place, and she place one inside the top of each ear. Since I had a long meeting before my appointment, I almost fell asleep with the needles in place. If it weren't for the rocking sensation, I would have been out before the needles went in.

I'll post again after my next appointment, Friday.