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.

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. 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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