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Ear Acupuncture
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Ear acupuncture involves placing acupuncture needles into specific points around the ear. These points are believed to correspond with specific organs, emotions, or senses. People use auricular acupuncture to tackle a range of health concerns, including chronic pain, inflammation, dysfunction, allergies, hypertension, or obesity. It is easy and convenient for those with busy schedules.
Indications for ear acupuncture therapy:
(1) All kinds of chronic pain: Headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, sprains, etc.
(2) All kinds of inflammation: Pharyngitis, rheumatoid arthritis, tonsillitis
(3) Dysfunctional diseases: Gastrointestinal neurosis, hyperhidrosis, irregular menstruation, etc.
(4) Allergies: Urticaria, asthma, allergic rhinitis
(5) Others: High blood pressure, obesity, etc.
Q&A
1. What is Ear Acupuncture?
This is a type of auriculotherapy, which describes any acupressure or acupuncture treatment that’s limited to your ears.
2. When to remove it?
Ear acupuncture: 30 mins - 10 days; ear magnet: 3 - 15 days. Please note that it depends on each individual’s condition.