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Auricular (ear) acupuncture
is a therapy where special ear needles are inserted into
the ear at precise
locations in order to treat disease. It dates back to the time of
the classical medical texts of the Nei Ching.
Dr.Paul Nogier, a French neurosurgeon, explored Auricular Acupuncture
using scientific methods as well as Chinese medical theory which helped
bring about new research.
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Research
and experiments conducted in China have added many additional
points to the ancient
ear model.
The ear has ample nerves and blood vessels originating
from the much larger supply of nerves and blood vessels
of the body.
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It appears
that stimulation of the ear points affects these nerves and
blood vessels which have an influence on the body's systems
The ear resembles
an inverted fetus with the head of the fetus where the ear
lobe is located; the spine corresponding to the outer ridge
or helix; and the organs located in the concha or the 2 major
areas of depression surrounding the ear canal. Auricular acupuncture
can be used for prevention and treatment of disease, as well
as for acupuncture anesthesia.
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