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The ear is a localized reflex system connected to the central
nervous system (whereas ear acupuncture focuses on empirical
acupoints known for their specific functions. According
to the principles of auricular therapy, each area of the
ear corresponds to a different anatomical portion of the
body. A large number of sites have been identified on the
ear which become spontaneously tender or otherwise react
to the presence of disease or injury elsewhere in the body.
These sites are reportedly consistent from one individual
to the next. Stimulation of these ear points in time exerts
certain therapeutic effects on those parts of the body with
which they are associated.
As a comprehensive
system of diagnosis and treatment, ear reflexology is of
recent origin. A French physician by the name of Nogier,
writing in a German acupuncture periodical in 1957, first
drew serious attention to the correspondences between specific
sites on the ear and other parts of the body. After years
of careful observation relating points of tenderness, morphological
and coloration changes on the ear to disease elsewhere in
the body, more than 200 sites were charted on the auricle
(ear) by Chinese medical workers. Ear reflexology is not
only effective in the treatment of a wide range of common
diseases, it can also be used with good results in the treatment
of difficult emotional states.
Besides assessing the treatment effects resulting from auricular
therapy, both French and Chinese physicians have reported
that it is possible to diagnose a variety of pathological
conditions by examining the ear. When there is a pain problem
involving a given area of the body, the corresponding ear
point is said to be "reactive", manifesting greatly
increased tenderness and electrical conductivity as compared
to the surrounding areas of the ear.
Several investigators
have provided clinical evidence supporting the therapeutic
efficiency of auricular therapy for the relief of pain and
the healing of disease. With auricular therapy, clients
are able to find out what is wrong with their body, way
before signs show up on a typical physical or blood test.
Whereas a physical exam or blood test is unable to treat
abnormal readings, auricular therapy is able to treat even
slight abnormalities. That's the sheer beauty of natural
health care - actually treating abnormalities before they
progressively worsen.
Auricular therapy is integrates Western and Chinese theories
of health as balance and equilibrium. The use of the ear
is based on the rich and the multiple connections which
it has on the central nervous system. The shape of the body
is projected into the ear and every point of the body corresponds
to a point of the ear. In a healthy person the link is not
apparent but when there is an imbalance of the physiological
equilibrium it's point of projection in the ear becomes
painful. The therapist then stimulates the painful points
of the ear by massage or cauterization.
Benefits/Contraindications
Activates the
meridian which regulated energy flow, Stimulates the internal
organs, Improves the circulation in general, Aids in the
flow of the lymphatic system, Induces deep relaxation, Stimulates
the brain, Improves the immune system as prevention measure.
Training/Licensing
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Medicine
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