What is migraine, can we use acupuncture to treat it?

Ever thought that why would your head hurt a lot from times to times? At first you will think that, oh it might be because I did not sleep enough, or maybe I did not eat enough, or just say, it is so normal to have headaches. No! Do not ignore these signs, you possibly have a headache disorder, also called migraine.

What is Migraine?
Migraine can be caused and brought you after several headache problem. It is a headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches, and you can have moderate to severe intensity. When you have headaches, half of your head would hurting, and can last from 2 to 72 hours. Having migraine is no joke, some people cannot even sleep because of that, and the general symptoms you will get is nausea, vomit, sensitivity to: light, sound and smell. That being said, do not simply avoid or ignore this problem.

What can Migraine do to you in the long-term?
Obviously, even if I tell you to not ignore, it is because it’s enough serious. Migraine is directly related to strokes. According to HealthLine, you can get many stage of it. And can cause thing like major depression, GAD, Bipolar disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and PTSD. And if it is a long-term pain, it means your brain is certainly bleeding!


So, how can I treat it? 
You can get medically checked, and be prescribed with certain drugs at the drugstore, but why not do it naturally? It exists many ways to treat! And one popular ways is that you can see a professional acupuncturist to help you with that. Acupuncturists use needles (Scary, but worth it), and go in points that will help you heal the problem.

How does Acupuncture works?
The usage of needles are not random, it goes case by case. Everyone have different place to treat, so it requires high professionalism. You get needles in certain pressure points, and heal. Acupuncture improves the body’s system, to better function and promotes the natural Self-healing process. So basically, it is the most natural, and non medicinal involved. You will almost not feel anything, and many customers tell us that after treatment, they feel so much better. And after few weeks, it heals very well.

What other treatments can be done if I am scared of needles?
Well, you see, many acupuncturists have applied the combo of needle with cupping, which will enhance the effectiveness of natural healing. Cupping can be used for temporary relief, you also have those facial Gua Sha, that can treat certain pressure. However, I recommend you to seek for a professional, if you were going to treat it the right way.
Acupuncture can heal a lot of things, such as back pain, severe period pain, depression, menopause, muscle tension and muscle pain, and many more. You should definitely talk to your acupuncture prior the treatment in how it works, and if it is the best treatment that suits you. Moreover, acupuncturists will make sure that your pain will be treated the way it shoud, but there is always risk to these treatments:

• On pregnant women; Acupuncture is a way to stimulate the labour, but you may be delivery premarturely in this case
• If you are using blood thinner, it is not good, because it involves a lot of circulation in your blood
• Blood disorders, try to avoid this, although your acupuncturist can still help you, and case by case

Make sure that the acupuncturist is licensed, and professional, and use sterelized needles!

Fight against Anxiety, by using the perfect essential oil diffusers!

Attacked by anxiety? Don’t let it weaken you, fight against it. Those words are so easy to say, but hard to be actually done. Let me tell you that there are actually ways to solve this small or big problem in your life, a life changer!

What is anxiety?
Anxiety is definitely not a friend, but a mix of several disorders. It can make you nervous, afraid, and worried of anything. It may sound small, but some people are diagnosed to be severely touch about this. And obviously, these can entertain different other problems in your body; mentally and physically.

What can it do?
Anxiety can make you lose control of your emotion, you would fall into depression, and burnout. But above all, you can lose appetite, and motivation to anything. You can start to have several tension in your body, mainly tight muscles, huge headache, and insomnia. It is not a joke because, to not be able to sleep, can cause much more problems. Domino effect - and it entertains to the worse. So, treat it as it is small right now. If you still haven’t read my previous blog about migraine, you should! I introduced the method of acupuncture, but today; I will be mentioning something else, even more natural, and do not involve “pain” (Acupuncture aren’t real pain).
I suggest you to let go of anxiety, mainly because we are talking about something really serious. You let go of your worries, and by doing so, try to practice aromatherapy!

So what can I do?
Like I said aromatherapy is one of the solution to everything. It does not contain a lot of maintenance, nor big effort. It actually makes you relaxed. Like many of my other blogs on aromatherapy, this method is used by inhaling essential oils, and let it breathe within you. Invest something small, and that can last forever, you will not regret it. Essential Oil Diffusers are there for you, they are the best to practice aromatherapy. They aren’t that expensive, considering how much you would be paying for candles. Essential oils are 100% safe and natural smell, and especially the ones we are using, of the brand: Divine Essence. You will feel much better in a room full of natural scent, and feel much more healthier. Essential Oil Diffusers are useful to aerate your room, and even now, there are many jewelry that support essential oils.

What should I buy?

I would definitely not let you go without telling you what I recommend. Invest in an essential Oil diffuser that you like, a diffuser that will last you forever. For example, my favorite one is the Glass diffuser, it is made of rich glass, and super safe. It has a unique design compared to our other essnetial oil diffuser that we own. This is the newest model you will ever see, and has been recently launched. Glass is pricier, but also aesthetic pleasing.
Now onto what essential oils I should get:
For insomnia, my favorite one got to go to lavender oil. It is a classic for relaxation. It solves any problems with stress and insomnia. We have many types of Lavender, it really depends on which part of the flower you are looking for, and also the concentration of the smell. Do your research before jumping on the one you want!
Frankincense, another interesting one. It is a nerve calming, perfect to relax at home, practice yoga and meditation.
Sandalwood is a harmonizer between your heart and breath rate. It is important to take care of your heart rate, to be simply in better shape. Sandalwood is the best to treat anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Perfect mix of 3 of my favorite essential oils, Divine essence has something for anti-stress. Made of Lavendula, Sweet Orange, Bermagot, and 2 other essential oils. Isn’t that perfect for you, for anxiety. You will see that, this has a not too strong citrus smell, and calming your heart.
Talking about Sweet Orange, obviously, this one is the best for depression. You want to solve that by adding something sweet, and color to your life.
There are honestly a lot of essential oils that could treat the problem you are looking for, but these are the common ones that I see. You get your favorite diffuser that can purify your room as well, and also your favorite aroma, you cannot ask for other things!

What is Cupping, what is the hype?

Did you know that Cupping has been a trend for a very long time, but still, some people are unfamiliar with these cups. Today, many people are looking for learning how to cupping on customers, or themselves. Massage Therapists are starting to implement the usage of cupping in their treatments. We have seen an increase of cupping class being offered. Simply, they are very useful treatment as a professional or at home. Sometimes you see that even acupuncturists have a mix of needles treatment and cupping treatments (Fire Cupping, traditional).

Lierre.ca is the number 1 company that sell quality cupping. With a good range of Cupping products, such as Silicone, Plastic and Glass. Silicone as our primary focus, as anyone can use these, and the easiest to manipulate. After using my silicone cuppings, they do not change its form, and elasticity. This is where we still the real quality behind our cupping. For those who do not know what is cupping, I will be introducing it here.

What is Cupping therapy?
Cupping therapy is just an alternative medicine to treat pain, cellulite, anti-aging, muscle tensions, and many more problems. It is created by forming suction to our skin, and to massage along with a good oil. Great treatment that many practitioners use. This therapy has been used for centuries, and still is as effective as before.

We have seen ongoing, and increasing number of people being interested in learning how to use cupping, especially silicone cupping, because they are open to everyone, and very easily to use at home. You can see many Youtube Videos, and tutorials, mentioning how they work, and how magical they are. Silicone Cuppings are versatile, and can be used in a lot of way. If you ever are looking for a good class we could be recommending you some, and if you need some materials to follow those classes, we have great sets for you to start. As I mentioned before, Fire Cupping are made of glass, and is the most complicated technique you can ever have, but it requires a lot of practice and certified license. Not everyone can get to use fire cupping that fast, so I recommend our Jade Soft™ line because they are simply softer, and easier for anyone to manipulate.

Why we should use softer materials?
It is not should, but recommended because simply, not everyone has the same power, and to maintain its good technique, and to not over use our hands, we should go with something softer.

Why should we use the Jade Soft™ (Green) rather than the transparent ones? 
Our Jade Soft™ was created with higher silicone liquid than the transparent one from Nature Balance. Lierre.ca has created that line for people who had problems with creating easy suction, and to have them use their hands less intensively. Our current customers, are very happy to see that there are actually a versatile and great range of cupping, as not everyone can succeed in using the harder one.

Is there other cuppings that are not silicone?
Obviously, like I mentioned earlier, we also have plastic cuppings. They are mainly used with pumps, it is the second most popular among our customers. They are very high quality, and some people even use it up to 5 years with them. Very durable, and quality. In terms of easy usage level, it would be in the medium range. They are great to use with pumps, and can reach areas on the back when you are alone.

Silicone Cupping are not only a hype, but something very magical. Many people use it for anti-cellulite, others for deep tissue massage.