What is recommended after an acupuncture session is relaxation and rest. When you are resting you are giving your body the ability to enhance the emotional and physical restoration process that will start during each session of acupuncture, this will also continue after the session. It is also very important and recommended that you stay hydrated. Remember that alcohol and caffeine dehydrate you. If you are dehydrated your emotional and physical awareness are also not in line which can make a difference.