It was my wife\u2019s idea. She already frequents this\u00a0Chinese\u00a0medicine for cure and prevention. What the heck. I\u2019ll give it a shot. It can\u2019t hurt. Or can it?<\/p>\n
The acupuncturist explained everything. She\u2019s very nice for someone that winces with you when she needles a tender spot. Apparently, this form of ancient medicine is known to help those with Bells Palsy.<\/p>\n
Overall, the experience was good. I had to remove my shoes and socks. I laid down on my back. I was needled. Most of them didn\u2019t hurt and if they did, it was only going in. She left me there, with the lights out, well needled and in moderate comfort \u2013 with spa music playing.<\/p>\n
So, did it work? Too early to tell. I\u2019m going back in two days. Probably three days a week. I\u2019m willing to give it a go. I\u2019ll let you know if it helps.<\/p>\n
By the way, there is more to it. I mean, it\u2019s a very developed medicine and I\u2019m told the Bells Palsy can be brought on by \u201cwind.\u201d\u00a0Spiritual\u00a0and actual. So, I was asked if I\u2019m near any real wind. Air conditioners or fans. Um. Perhaps? I have a fan on my right side (my Bells Palsy side this time around) at work. I have one by my reading\/TV chair at home. Again, the right side. I have one next to the bed; the side depends on my sleeping habits. So, there could be something to this. Why do I have so many fans? My wife prefers a hotter climate so keeps the air turned up (78-80F). And the noise helps me fall asleep faster.<\/p>\n
I guess no more fans. At least not for now. I\u2019ll have to compensate somehow. I have a Nest (nest.com) thermostat downstairs. So, I can change the temp from my iPad or iPhone. I\u2019ll need to get the one upstairs replaced. Then we can have a iPad war, both still in bed, with the thermostat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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