My first ever Acupuncture - 5/23/09

My sis-n-law Debi recommended that I visit her acupuncturist Irena. It was my very first time getting acupuncture. I have wanted to try it for a while but never could find the motivation. I wished I would have gone before because it was a swell experience. The pins didn't hurt and I found the whole experience relaxing. I also bought herbs for my killer cold and cough. I already felt a tiny bit better today so I am hoping the this stuff will put me on recovery road.
Irena also shared the diet that she would like me to follow. It almost made me freakin' cry. Why does everyone want me to give up dairy.... I LOVE CHEESE... not like... LOVE... could this be related to my weight issues .. NAH :) She also says that if I want to get rid of my allergies... I need to give up tomatoes, strawberries and spicy foods. This currently sounds horrible to me but I will give it a go for a week or so... She also told me to eat soup for lunch as much as possible... umm ok makes sense but sounds BORING. She actually told me a bunch of stuff but I am just writing what I remember off the top of my head. No dairy and tomatoes.. REALLY??????