Auriculotherapy is a form of needle-less acupuncture that works with reflex points in the ear that reflect various areas of the entire body. The practice of auriculotherapy goes back thousands of years. The needle-free stimulation of these auricular points helps to impact nerve function, and from there begin the healing process. Stimulation is achieved in a number of ways: gentle palpation with blunt surgical probe or fingers, low frequency electrical stimulation, or the application of tiny “ear seeds” that either an actual seed from the Varccaria plant (a prized plant in TCM) or gold/silver beads.
I have been practicing auriculotherapy for nearly 15 years, and it’s efficacy never ceases to amaze me ( or my clients for that matter). The best part is that the results are often felt immediately after the first session. Some issues and symptoms can go away for months before needing another treatment!
There really is no limit as to what auriculotherapy can treat. Some common uses are:
- Anxiety & Stress
- Chronic Pain (especially low back, shoulder, knee and neck pain)
- Depression
- Digestive Issues (IBS)
- Addiction (be it drug, food, nicotine, alcohol)
- Allergies
- Insomnia
- Migraines
- Gynecological issues, fertility, PMS, menstrual pain
- Hypertension
- Weight loss
- Poor concentration
- Autoimmune symptoms
- Adrenal fatigue
The list goes on. The best part is that the ear seeds can stay on for up to 5 days depending on lifestyle and oiliness/dryness of skin. This means you have all the benefits of acupuncture with you on go.