The needles remain in the ear for the duration of the acupuncture treatment. Ear seeds are a completely non-invasive technique and activate the ear points by simply sticking on to the acupuncture points. These tiny, stick-on seeds come in the form of actual seeds, metals like gold or silver, or crystals.
Clients can safely apply a few ear seeds to some of the many recognized therapeutic ear points see below and use this self-healing modality at home! There are hundreds of ear acupuncture points, and limitless point combinations to choose from. The ear points Heart, Shen Men, and Point Zero is a powerful 3 point combination for promoting overall relaxation and general wellbeing. Each point has its own unique energetic and action on the body:. Swarovski crystal ear seeds with 24k gold on the back applies pressure to the surface of the external ear at 3 ear acupuncture point sites.
Book an appointment with us to experience the amazing benefits of auriculotherapy! Abbate, Skya. Oleson, Terry. Herbal Medicine. Holistic Dermatology. Blocked or disrupted qi has negative consequences on your mind and body. Acupuncture seeks to restore qi and resolve and disruptions by targeting certain points.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest practices in the world and scientists cannot fully understand the positive effects it shows. It can help with many different health concerns. Experience the relaxing, anti-anxiety qualities of acupuncture as well as its many other benefits today. If the skin where the seed was placed is aggravated, let your skin rest for at least eight hours before applying them again.
Ear seeds are a noninvasive treatment which is safe and effective. It is also a great way to introduce the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine to children or those with needle phobia.
If you have sensitive skin or a latex allergy, metal seeds or the adhesive tape may cause irritation. If you massage the seeds too frequently you may develop small sores around the seeds.
This may also occur if the ear has not had enough time to rest before applying new seeds. The ear is a tiny map for the whole body. Hundreds of acupuncture points in the ear correspond to just about every organ, hormone and system in the body.
Here are two foundational points:. Shen Men is the Spirit Gate or Neurogate. Pressure on this point calms an overactive mind. This point is also powerful in treating pain and tension all over the body. This point can also combat low energy or sluggish thinking. According to the American Migraine Foundation AMF , some people pierce the daith because of the reported relief to migraine pain. However, the AMF add that reports of success are purely anecdotal and that there is no research to support this theory.
Acupressure practitioners claim that activating this pressure point may help with tension or migraine headaches. Learn more about daith piercings and migraines here. The union valley, also known as the LI 4 or the hegu pressure point in TCM, is an acupressure point located in the skin between the forefinger and thumb.
This pressure point may help alleviate pain in various parts of the body. An older study from recommends using hand acupressure points to address any ailment for which people typically recommend acupressure. There is a point located along the hairline near the temple, one on each side of the head. Acupressure practitioners refer to this point as ST 8 or touwei. In a study , researchers found that using these two points provided an effective treatment for tinnitus.
The evidence is anecdotal, although some people may find relief for their headaches or earaches by rubbing their temples when the pain starts to come on. In the center of the forehead, just above the bridge of the nose and between the eyes, is a point known as the third eye. There is an acupressure point located at the center of the base of the skull.
TCM practitioners refer to it as GV 16 or fengfu. According to a study , applying pressure to this point is good for relieving local pain and pain in other areas of the body. Ear gate, also referred to as ermen, san jiao 21, or SJ 21, is right in front of where the earlobe starts. The pressure point located slightly behind the earlobe may help with tinnitus, earaches, and headaches.
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