To enhance the value of a treatment, the following guidelines are important:
Do not eat an unusually large meal immediately before or after your treatment.
Wear loose or suitable clothing that will facilitate access to acupuncture points in many different locations on the body
Do not over-exercise, engage in sexual activity, or consume alcoholic beverages within 6 hours before or after the treatment.
Plan your activities so that, after the treatment you can get some rest, or at least not have to be working at top performance. This is especially important for the first few visits.
Continue to take any prescription medicines as directed by your regular physician.
Substance abuse (drugs and alcohol), especially in the week prior to treatment, can seriously interfere with the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments.
Remember to keep good mental or written notes of your response to the treatment. This is important for your physician, so that follow-up treatments can be designed to best help you.
