Acupuncture
Yesterday I had acupuncture for the first time. I'm seeking help with losing weight and eating better. I really liked what the acupuncturist talked about, explaining the theories behind acupuncture and how we need to get our bodies and energies in balance. But I have doubts as to whether the treatment actually works. Anybody have experience with acupuncture -- either positive or negative -- who would like to share their story?
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It helped, though it was a temporary fix, and the MD who was my acupuncturist not only encouraged me to have surgery, but I continued with him to help me heal faster post surgery.
Because it helped me, my mother also went to him for painful sciatica. Nothing else had helped, but the acupuncture did, and it never bothered her again.
Then there was my dog. I had been taking my cat to a vet who also used Eastern medicine, was sent there for a second opinion. My cocker spaniel was at least 18, not sure because he was rescue - I adopted him as a senior. He was having a tough time walking, had to carry him out, so I was willing to try acupuncture since I had a positive experience and it's non invasive. He had been on some pretty harsh meds and they weren't helping.
It also helped my dog immeasurably. He also had electro acupuncture, we went every other week, and he was able to walk normally again and I'll always be grateful. 
And on one of our visits we met a Golden Retriever who was paralyzed. Two women brought her in on a stretcher. They said acupuncture was helping her too - she wagged her tail when she met me. My experiences have made me a believer. 
