What Is Auriculotherapy

Auriculotherapy refers to a method of using points on an individual's skin of the auricle—external ear—when diagnosing and treating pain & medical conditions. It is also known as Auricular Medicine, and doctors throughout the world utilize this therapy when treating pain, internal disorders, and addictions with outstanding results. Even if it is used by itself, or even in conjunction with other treatments, it is always efficient when other types of treatment have failed. In addition, this technique is non-invasive, safe, and virtually have no side effects.

How Auriculotherapy Works

Particular points on an individual’s ear have been identified for treatment of particular problems. When these points are stimulated, they have a positive impact on the body. The exact ways by which specific points on a person`s ear affect other body parts is under investigation. In fact, several theories are presently under investigation.

Expectations

The doctor usually starts with an inspection of some points that might be associated with the problems on one or both of the ears. An individual’s ears can be checked using visual inspection, electrical testing, or palpation. Therapeutically active points will be located and treated using one of the various possible treatment techniques, including laser or electrical stimulation, taping of a track/seed to the skin, pressure, or even insertion of smaller acupuncture needles.

What Auriculotherapy Treats

Auriculotherapy is often used for addictions & cravings, pain control, help with emotional or mental problems, and weight loss. There are also points & protocols for the treatment of various internal disorders. For sure, Auriculotherapy can be used to treat all problems of the body as a complementary or primary form of care.

Here is a sampling of the various Auriculotherapy treatments that are available. They include; anxiety, allergies, impotence, knee pain, insomnia, sinusitis, shingles, constipation, bladder control, PMS, asthma, stuttering, sore throat, gall bladder, and drug addiction. Others are smoking withdrawal, depression, weight control, vision problems, hyperactivity, hemorrhoids, headache, and toothache.

Benefits Of Using Auriculotherapy

When this technique is used by itself, or even in conjunction with any treatment, it is effective and a very safe type of treatment. The side effects of this technique are low since it doesn’t involve any surgery or drugs. It is a natural form of treatment. Chiropractors normally choose to use this form of treatment as one of the evidence of their dedication to offering the best treatment in the form of natural, safe therapy.

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