Acupuncture Part III: Energy Testing

Today was day 3 of acupuncture treatment and I found it quite interesting. Again, no pictures...sorry! But today Dr. O used this sensor machine which gathered "energy information" from my body at specific pressure points. The idea is the energy throughout your body should be in harmony, your ying and  yang should be balanced. What I learned is the the "energy" running throught the kidneys is on the lower side. So now, when I have treatments he'll focus a bit more attention on those points. I've also started on some herbs, which are specifically directed at the kidneys.

Besides physcial "energy" he showed me how certain emotions can cause a disruption in energy flow. Emotions associated with lower kidney energy are fear, dread, disappointment, uncertainty, and even thoughts of "impending doom!" I thought the impendind doom was a bit much, but the others sound about right for me. I'm sure we all suffer frm some sort of fear or anxiety, but maybe I'm not realizing that I'm not dealing with mine efficiently.

Also, he mentioned that I have too much, how did he say it, excessive energy. I may be overstressed and need to find techniques for relaxing and stress relief. I know that I've got alot going on, but I didn't really feel "stressed". Since I completed school, I mainly have only work to really concentrate on and everything else is sort of extra-curricular, but maybe I am stressed.

So I need to learn how to deal with my fears, anxiety, disappointments, and stress. I'm going to check out relaxing aromatherapy candles and oils and even relaxing music and books. Anyone got anymore suggestions??