Purim

Purim today! That means: hordes of kids in consumes,some adults in costumes, Mishluchey Manot, (we also play with this one), Purim parties (we have one today), and rain. Lots of it. So, today will be fun, and I've already much enjoyed the morning. I went to consult and get a treatment from Ga, NT's husband - he learned Chinese medicine for four years, and also went to practice in China for a year, and now he has a clinic here in TA, once a week on Friday. And he is very, very good - it's worlds apart from what I got from the Clalit doctor. First of all, he made a very through briefing before he started - asked me about all my mental and physical issues, what meds to I take for the depression, the epileptic, back pain, everything. What happens when I walk or stand or sit for a long time, when is it worst. He had me stand and walk a bit for him, and observed my positions, and so on. his consultations were nearly identical to that of Stas, my Physiotherapist: three nodes of pain, one in the tail bone, one in the middle of the back, on in the upper back. The tailbone is worst. My position is a huge part of the problem - but he does not think I can do much to change it since it's the way my body is build. He said I must work hard on strengthening the supporting muscles in the stomach and hips - that's the most important thing. He things I should do Yoga, but I will ask Stas before. As for the treatment - before he put in the middles, he went with his hands over my body, over the meridians in my hands and arms, checked which pressure points make me jump with pain - that that's were he stuck in the needles. (kid needles, it's the only thing I can handle. Those made for infants and young kids). And the best? Instead of leaving me alone for 40 minutes, he stopped by every 10 minutes, and checked my back to see if there is any improvement, and if I am comfortable. And by the time we were done, I could stand a touch to my hypersensitive tailbone. So, I have had a few pain-free hours, and it made me happy and improved my mood considerably. Will go to him from now on. (I also get a 50% discount as a friend, so.) Now we are gonna rest a bit, and than arrange the Mishlochey Manot for our friends, and get dressed for the party:) FUN