Are there any dietary taboos for acupuncture

Food taboos are indeed required during acupuncture treatment, mainly including the following foods:

1. Spicy and irritating foods

During acupuncture treatment, patients should avoid ingesting spicy and irritating foods. Such as ginger, garlic, pepper, etc. These foods can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and may affect the regulating effect of acupuncture on qi and blood.

2. Fatty, sweet, thick-flavored and greasy foods

You should also eat as little as possible of fatty, sweet, thick-flavored and fried foods, such as fried foods and barbecued foods. This type of food is difficult to digest, will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, and is not conducive to the body's recovery after acupuncture.

3. Alcohol and irritating drinks

Drinking of alcohol should be strictly prohibited after acupuncture, and stimulating drinks such as carbonated drinks, strong coffee and strong tea should be avoided. Ingredients such as alcohol and caffeine in these drinks speed up blood circulation and may affect the effectiveness of acupuncture.

4. Raw and cold foods and some seafood

Raw and cold foods, such as watermelon, pears, bananas and other fruits, as well as cold drinks, should also be avoided after acupuncture because they may damage Yang Qi. In addition, some seafood should be eaten with caution due to its cold nature or possible allergic reactions.

The food taboo requirements during acupuncture treatment are not groundless, but based on the experience summary of traditional Chinese medicine theory and clinical practice. When receiving acupuncture treatment, patients should follow the doctor's instructions and eat properly to help the body recover faster.