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A few years ago I ended up at acupuncture, that was about 5 to 6 years ago. Not long before that, I had separated from my partner, so I started exercising a lot, doing boot camps. I can say it was too much. I was quite angry. Due to the excessive exercise, I started to deplete my own body. The result was that I hurt my back. First, I ended up at the chiropractor, he straightened my back. But more importantly; he indicated that I had to stop all that exercise. First, I had to make sure to get my energy level up. A friend of mine said: "Do you know what you should do? Go to acupuncture, then you will be reset." That's how I ended up with my acupuncturist.

No energy
During the start of my treatments, I was still doing boot camps. But my acupuncturist also urgently advised me to stop. She said: "You are overburdening your body, it drains your body, you have no energy left. You are getting older and it can't go on like this." From then on, I immediately started changing everything. Within 3 months, I stopped boot camping and started practicing yoga enthusiastically.
At the beginning, I dragged myself from appointment to appointment with my acupuncturist. I was empty and depleted. I was really looking forward to when I could go back to her. At the beginning, I went more often, the appointments came closer together. Now it's different. Now it's like; oh nice, I get to go again. I really think that only now I realize how empty I was back then. I now go about once every 4 to 6 weeks.

Acupuncture and herbs
Meanwhile, acupuncture helps me with several complaints besides my energy level. I have, among other things, Gilbert's Syndrome (liver condition), hay fever symptoms, and complaints related to and around menopause. For my complaints, we use acupuncture and herbs (pills). First pills to support my energy (levels) and I am now on my third type of pills: 'Easy Journey'. These are focused on menopause and provide support in that area. I also received tips on nutrition. For example, about nuts, oat and soy milk.

Back in my body
The treatments have made a huge difference. Especially peace of mind. Maybe it also has a bit to do with age, the older, the calmer. In any case, for me. I'm very much in my head, have a demanding job, and I'm a go-getter. At that moment, you forget about yourself and you keep going. Acupuncture helps me to get back into my body and directs my energy pathways. Not everyone is spiritually inclined, but I feel the energy and peace flowing back. At first, I had no energy left, until everything started working, now I have some left. 

The pressure is off
My treatments are always very pleasant. My acupuncturist is always very clear. That's what I like. I immediately feel a change in the body; the pressure is off. Sometimes there are points that give a kind of energy surge through the body. They can be intense, but then I immediately notice the effect. Some points also extend all the way through my body, to other parts. Through these sensations, I come back into my body.
When I have a lot of hay fever, my sinuses are blocked. When she pricks me there, it immediately opens up, my lungs also open up immediately. I used to be voiceless for a week twice a year. Since acupuncture, I haven't had that at all. Due to mucus formation, sometimes for a day. I also used nasal spray when the pressure was too high. But now I use it much less.
Regarding menopause-related complaints, it feels like I'm a bit at the end of the tunnel. I used to have severe mood swings, they are gone. Hot flashes are particularly annoying, they disrupt my sleep. This in turn affects my energy. For these complaints, I don't use anything from regular care, it's so manageable.

Wave motion
What I want to convey to other people about acupuncture is that it helps! Always! I don't have shares, but I am a fan. I never go for nothing. When I'm there, I feel what she does. I have referred many people. Especially for chronic complaints, it's fantastic. For a broken leg, you might be better off somewhere else.
It's always about what's happening now. Acupuncture is actually like a wave motion. Sometimes this helps, other times that helps. It remains constantly in motion. Sometimes I'm a hedgehog with many needles, other times only a few are placed. There are no standard treatments. It's an ongoing process that works in the moment. Be honest and stay in consultation with your acupuncturist. That keeps the wave motion going and that way it keeps working.

Choose an acupuncturist that suits you. You have to feel comfortable with it, then you are open to it and then it works!

Attending acupuncturist: Katinka van Duijn

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