Mmmm...Acupuncture To Improve My Immune System

Everyone who knows me knows how I have a horrible immune system because I am always sick. A perfect example is that I am sitting here with another cold when I just had a cold only three weeks ago. I have had this struggle with my immune system as long as I can remember so it was time that I looked into doing something about it. A co-worker suggested I see an acupuncturist/herbal medicine and at first I was not interested, but as she continued informing me of the positive’s I said “Sign me up.” I mean, what’s the worst that could happen? So, I got a referral from my co-worker and called the acupuncture lady and nervously made my appointment. I had my first appointment last week and I was extremely nervous because I am completely afraid of needles and now I am willingly going to see someone to stick needles all over my body. On top of it I am going to pay someone to stick needles in me and put me on an herbal diet. Wow, was I freaking out. The acupuncture lady agreed that I do have a horrible immune system and she is completely positive that we can turn this around with herbal medicine and acupuncture. Since last week I have been drinking hot water with astragalus in it, which by the way tastes like hay and leaves an awful taste in my mouth. I have to have two glasses of this by 3pm each day and it’s a struggle, but since I want to improve my immune system I am following instructions. Another thing she told me is that I am not allowed to eat anymore bagels nor am I allowed to have ice in any of my drinks. All drinks have to be at room temperature, or hotter, from now on and no more soda. The soda rule didn’t bother me because I never cared for soda anyway. I also have to start every day off with a hot breakfast. This is tough on days when I am running late for work, so I have bought the packets of oatmeal and I choke that down at my desk every morning. I am not a fan of oatmeal and I think it tastes just as awful as astragalus water. I am seeing this lady once a week and I have been stuck with needles twice now. The actual acupuncture didn’t bother me as much as I thought it would. I realized I was freaking out for nothing because I barely noticed the needles. Plus, the lady was really good and what she was doing and very knowledgeable so I trusted her. I am not sure if this will improve my immune system or not, but I am willing to give it a shot. It’s been two visits now and I will continue this alternative medicine to find out if I improve or not. Next week she is putting me on more herbs, so I am super excited to drink more stuff that tastes like crap!