Yesterday marked the end of my first acupunture experience which lasted 10 complete days from 21 feb to 1 march 08, a 10-sessioned Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy. It cost me a hefty $30 per session.

I’m a staunch believer of TCM. Essentially, TCM advocates the use of natural ways to heal, the theory is much complicated though. Practically, TCM practitioners use cups and fire, needles, their own knuckles and hands to heal. I am a qualified foot reflexologist. I was so absorbed into foot reflexology one time that it became my idol; I have repented since. I sprained and injured my left wrist twice while administering this therapy to customers during the stint of working as a foot reflexologist for about three months; the repercussions being a chronic wrist pain starting from my left wrist now extending also to my right wrist due to poor posture while using the pc.

Comparing acupuncture(A) and foot reflexology(B) …

A is a more torturous process than B. B can be very pleasurable if the pressure is controlled well throughout the 40 min or 60 min standard process.

However, I can say A sees results faster, and is less labour intensive method than B. I can attest to the effectiveness of A in reducing the discomfort of my chronic sinus very soon in the 10-day period. See, B can easily harm the practitioner if you have not enough experience and the furniture did not give you good ergonomics.

Overall the experience of acupuncture was one of ouch, ouch. I feared it. But I couldn’t deny its effectiveness and mystification (a few needles can stimulate your nerves and in turn curing your conditions, cool isn’t it). But needles do prick. Ouch, ouch. I still opt for B if the need doesn’t arise for A.