What is Ear Acupuncture or Auricular Acupuncture?
Acupuncture administered on a small part of the body in order to control the other parts of the human body. The ear is considered a micro-system of the human body. Acupuncture treatments often include inserting needles into locations on the ear corresponding to the structure or organ that is presenting with the problem. Ear acupuncture treats more than pain. It can treat various diseases and disorders, such as hypertension, asthma, constipation, and bring down high fevers. It has been widely used for drug addictions and rehab centers are offering it as treatment for withdrawl symptoms (NADA protocol). Ear acupuncture is a complete micro-system for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of virtually every human illness. Sometimes ear seeds are placed in the ears on the affected areas to provide an extended micro-stimulation between office visits. The ear seeds are stimulated for about two minutes 2 to 3 times daily. Often the patient finds that by pressing their ear seeds when they are ex