Your whole body can be treated through the application of pressure to acupuncture points in the ear.
The cornerstone for this rather unconventional idea is the concept of the inverted fetus, a theory about the acupuncture map of the ear, concocted by Dr. Nogier. From the development of Dr. Nogier’s studies and thoughts is how the practice of auricular acupuncture began.
Auricular Acupuncture Ameliorates Illness and Pain
Ear acupuncture points (acupoints) are basically used to aid in the reduction of pain throughout the body through reticular formulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Used as a treatment for several diseases and conditions for thousands of years, Chinese acupuncture is an extremely versatile treatment that can address various chronic conditions and psychological disorders such as obesity, pain management, and depression.
Auricular acupuncture or ear acupuncture is derived from the traditional approach to Chinese acupuncture. The principles and ideas behind the utilization of acupoints in the ear go way back hundreds of years ago although the principles still work and are used today in modern acupuncture practice.
Endorphins are produced and released throughout the body when an acupuncturist inserts needles into acupoints in the ear. These hormones and chemicals create a feel good and well-being sensation in the patient. Auricular acupuncture generally works extremely well in the treatment of certain health issues.
The human body has around 200 acupoints in the ear with each point having its own name. A well-trained acupuncturist should know all these points as well as all the points’ locations. Ear acupoints are all associated to different parts of the body.
Electrical impulses begin their passage towards the brain when needles are inserted into the acupoints. The impulses are then transmitted to the intended area of the patient’s body. Essentially, the ear functions like a telephone switchboard. One point in the ear is stimulated and one other part of the body is, quite amazingly, also stimulated.
Therefore, you shouldn’t be at all surprised when you visit your acupuncturist for treatment of ankle pain and he starts putting acupuncture needles into acupoints in the ear. You will be amazed at how the ankle pain starts to vanish despite the fact that the ankle itself has not been treated directly.
Studies have shown that the ear lobe contains its own set of acupoints that when stimulated influences the function of the throat, sinuses, tonsils, strode, head and other parts of your anatomy. The major organs such as the liver, heart, lungs, etc. can be treated by stimulating the concha of the ear.
Chinese medicine experts and professionals know very well that the ear and its associated acupoints are probably the most potent acupoints in the human body. They believe that the probability of successful treatment can be as high as 95 percent. This implies that the ear acupoints are extremely important potent acupoints in the body.
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8855 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32217-4244
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