FAQs

 How does Aculief work?

Aculief applies pressure to the LI4 acupressure point located on your hand between the thumb and forefinger. The LI4 has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide relief of headaches, tension and promote your body's natural energy known as "Qi". 

Aculief is not to be used if you are pregnant.

Who is Aculief for?

Aculief can be used by everyone at any age suffering from headaches, tension, health imbalance or discomfort. Aculief can promote natural well being and circulate your body's natural energy.  Aculief is not to be used while pregnant.

Are there different sizes of Aculief?

There are three different sizes of Aculief: Regular, Small and X-Small/Kids.  

How do I know what size I should purchase?

See our infographic here to measure and determine best size. 

Space between the Aculief and your hand is OK as long as it's on the LI4 pressure point. The LI4 is the fleshy point in-between where the thumb and first finger bones meet in a "V" shape.

How effective is acupressure on the LI4 acupressure point?

Johns Hopkins University published a study 08/2011: Magnetic acupressure was applied to the LI-4 (Hegu) meridian to patients suffering from bone marrow pain. Severe pain decreased dramatically for those receiving magnetic acupressure at the LI-4 acupuncture point. Johns Hopkins stated that proper stimulation of LI4 is effective in relieving headaches, pain of the eyes, toothaches, jaw pain, and pain of the limbs and bones.

NCCAM Study 11/2010 National Center for Complementary and Alternative MedicineOver 500 clinical trials of acupuncture have been conducted in the past three decades from credible institutions, such as the Mayo Clinic, resulting in substantial evidence that acupuncture is very effective in treating chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, arthritis, headaches, chemotherapy sickness, and infertility, among other ailments.

Published Men's Health 12/2009Short-Circuit a Headache in 30 seconds Instead of hitting back with Tylenol or Advil, try pinching the webbed area between your thumb and index finger (either hand) for 30 seconds. It's called acupressure, and while Ivy League researchers haven't carried out a randomized, placebo-controlled study on the strategy, Marc Sharfman, M.D., director of the Headache Institute in Winter Park, Florida, swears by it.

Which hand should I wear my Aculief on?

We recommend you wear your Aculief on you non-dominant hand.

How long before I feel relief while using Aculief?

Typically you will notice relief from as soon as 1- 3 minutes and up to 30 minutes.

How long should I wear my Aculief?

Aculief may be worn from 5 minutes to several hours depending upon preference. 

Are there any side effects associated with Aculief?

  • Yes, the LI-4 meridian has known to induce contractions, Aculief should not be used by pregnant women.
  • If you experience pain or discomfort discontinue use immediately.
  • Aculief is not intended to replace doctor prescribed medications.
  • Aculief is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

I have an imprint from my Aculief, is this normal?

Yes, this is known as the thumb print and it will subside once the Aculief has been taken off for a few minutes.

Is it OK to wear my Aculief, even if i don't have tension or imbalance?

Absolutely, many Aculief users report a heightened awareness and alertness while using Aculief.

Is it OK for me to wear my Aculief during activities?

Aculief has been designed for active lifestyles and is waterproof. It may be used as long as you feel comfortable during activities or exercise.

Does Aculief have any additional products for other pressure points on the body?

Aculief is currently in the process of developing additional products to promote a natural drug free lifestyle that helps in "circulating life's energy."