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My stress manifests almost like a creature sitting on my shoulder with a vice-like grip on my neck. And the gentlest nudge (sleep deprivation, heady perfumes or my period) can tip it into a three-day migraine. Over the past seven years, prescription medicines have been the only relief. Herbal remedies, peppermint tea and aromatherapy didn’t help with what felt like a hatchet buried in my skull. Then I gave acupuncture a go. I wasn’t certain the pain from the needles would be manageable. It definitely helped to stay calm when the therapist inserted four into my brows and head, and one on each wrist and ankle (the pain management centres) to rebalance my energy flow and improve blood circulation.
A few anxious seconds later, I couldn’t feel the needles anymore and quickly fell asleep. In the ensuing 30 minutes, I felt my shoulders drop and relax, and I had the most restful sleep later that night. While it’s recommended that you do multiple sessions for long-term results, I did end up going seven weeks without a migraine attack on this single session. Now that’s an achievement.
– MAMTA MODY
CUPPING THERAPY
My frequent travels and a history of a slipped disc often leave me with a stiff back and frozen muscles. Sometimes, it’s so bad that I can barely move. Instead of just lying in pain, my doctor suggested cupping therapy. It involves inserting needles and placing bowl-shaped glass jars on the back to create suction and improve circulation. Even though the bruising is intense, I was instantly hooked. I noticed an immediate decrease in stiffness after a few hours. Now, I know all the post-flight cupping spots to hit around New York, London and Toronto.
– MALINI BANERJI
MAZE MEDITATION
This story is from the October 2018 edition of Elle India.
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