AcuCalm is a unique wellness service
We blend of two powerful therapies, acupressure and transformational imagery audio. This easy and flexible way of supporting your body and mind is suitable for everyone, no matter what their age or state of health.
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Backed by science
Acupressure has been used in Chinese Medicine for over 2000 years and it’s endorsed by modern clinical trials. One 2013 trial for Chronic Lower Back Pain, showed a “70% reduction in worst pain intensity, a 75% reduction in overall pain intensity, and a 42% improvement in disability due to back pain from baseline assessment ” after 4 weeks of applying and using acupressure ear beads in the exact same way as you will use them with AcuCalm at Home.
2 in 1 Wellness
AcuCalm at Home is the only wellness service blending these two powerful tools together. Both acupressure and guided imagery have decades of research demonstrating their effectiveness in supporting a wide range of conditions. A 2011 study combined the two together and saw improvements in the blood glucose of participants with Type 2 Diabetes.
NHS guidelines endorse guided imagery audio as support for anxiety and gut disorders.
Origins of AcuCalm
AcuCalm originated in an in person group in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
This in person experience combines ear acupuncture with soothing imagery audio. Replacing the acupuncture with acupressure made an at home version possible.
And then moving from group treatment to an individual one enables people to choose audio tracks that are tailored to their individual needs.
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AcuCalm Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I keep the AcuCalm Beads on for?
AcuCalm Beads can be kept on for up to 5 days at a time. In hot or sweaty conditions they may naturally fall off after a few days. Apply your beads to one ear only using the charts as a guide.
After 5 days, use your finger nail to remove any remaining beads and wait 2 days before applying the beads to your other ear. This is to ensure that your acupressure points remain responsive. Most of the charts use 5 beads and so the 20 beads on your strip are intended to last for most if not all of a calendar month.
Can I use the AcuCalm Beads on my children?
Acupressure Beads can be suitable for all ages, but generally we don’t recommend them for children under the age of 8 Children and teens can often find themselves calmed by the beads. As long a you are confident that your child can rub the beads to stimulate the acupressure points and will not peel them off, feel free to apply them.
When I rub the one of the points where an AcuCalm Beads is, it feels uncomfortable, is this normal?
Whilst for most people AcuCalm Beads are completely comfortable, you might be one of the few who are very sensitive to them. If any of the beads feel sore when you rub them, then stop rubbing.
After 30 minutes or so, if they continue to feel sore, remove that particular bead. Your experience will vary from one bead application to another, so don’t avoid that spot in future as it will very likely feel different next time.
How often do I need to rub my AcuCalm Beads for and for how long?
Remember 3 and 3… that’s three times a day for around 3 minutes. This 3 minutes is for all of the bead positions combined, not per bead. No need to be exact, this is a guide. Rubbing more often (so long as you’re not making them sore) is completely fine.
Do I need to take my piercings out to apply my AcuCalm Beads?
Generally no, unless your piercings take up most of the space in and around your ear. Often piercings can be in specific acupressure / acupuncture points and whilst it is still a matter for debate, it’s possible that piercings desensitise these powerful points. Thankfully the ear has over 200 of these points and so there is always something to work with.
The Power of Imagery Audio
The Mind/Body connection is highly complex, but we understand enough about it to help us feel better and even be healthier. The 2007 “Chambermaid Study” by Dr. Ellen Langer explored how mindset can influence health.
Researchers divided chambermaids into two groups. One group was told that their daily work constituted exercise beneficial for health, while the others weren’t given this information.
After 4 weeks, the group told their work was exercise showed significant improvements in weight, BMI, blood pressure, and waist-to-hip ratio compared to the control group.
The AcuCalm at Home imagery audio coaches you through helpful changes in mindset as well as bringing relief from stress.
The AcuCalm Story
From Sarah Kallend
Hi, I’m Sarah, an emotional and mental health practitioner using a blend of powerful therapeutic methods to bring healing, recovery and ease to people with complex conditions.
I was initially introduced to NADA Ear Acupuncture when my NHS Oncologist suggested it may help with hormonal hot flushes during treatment for Breast Cancer in 2020. Unable to access it due to the pandemic, I decided to train as a NADA practitioner to be able to treat myself and others.
Personally I found it challenging to sit in silence whilst having the NADA ear acupuncture treatment and so as a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist I decided to combine it with soothing or transformative imagery audio.
AcuCalm now gives everyone an opportunity to create their own personal wellness support by exploring combinations of playlist tracks with the different ear acupressure bead placements.