Pin Cushion

Well I did it. I made myself into a human pin cushipn, literally. I had my first visit with the Accupuncurist/Herbalist on Wed. It was so exciting to talk to someone who actually cared about my charts and took them seriously along with listening to me.

The needles didn't hurt at all. I did however feel what she called the "Qi" (sounds chike "chee") effect. It felt like warm energy flowing from the needle area through my limb. Then as soon as I felt it it melted away. It was almost a little high. But since I have never been high I can only guess. The needle barely even goes in so there is no blood or anything. It was all totaly sterile and safe with alcohol rubs, sterile disposable accupuncture needles and gloves etc. It was a very relaxing 20 min process where I layed down with the pins all over me and relaxed listening to calming music.

I apparently have been diagnosed with having a Spleen Qi Deficiency with dampness and mild Blood Deficiency with stagnation. This translates into why I am not ovulating when I should be, having a short luteal phase and why my periods are short and light.

In researching my disgnosis I found that it also corresponds with the following traits which I thought was very interesting:

• pleases other people, loses self in process
  
• difficulty saying no
  
• resists change
  
• clings to security and stability
  
• prone to unrealistic expectations and extreme disappointment
  
• vulnerable to becoming overburdened and overweight
  
• sluggish digestion
  
• dichotomy of feeling empty in a replete environment
  
• worries to the point of obsession
  
• prone to sweet tooth, craves starch and sugar
  
• lacks energy
  
• history of weight gain and loss, feast and famine
  
• loss of boundaries
  
• loss of self
  
• depleted
  
• becomes a martyr <-- this is very interesting
  
• poor digestion
  
• collects dampness and swelling, especially in the lower body
  
• prone to edema
  
• stagnated energy, blocked circulation
  
• allergies are common
  

So after the accupuncture treatment - I felt very relaxed and a sense of inner peace and calmness. Even now I still feel the inner calmness. I am supposed to go every week and take some herb suppliments that are totally safe for 3 cycles.

So we will see and I'll let you know how it goes.