Acupuncture Points — Ear
The practice of acupuncture is one that has been around of thousands of years. Originating in China, acupuncture uses the manipulation of various points on the body to cause the desired effect. For example, acupuncture can be used to stimulate metabolism and encourage weight loss, release endorphins which reduce pain and increase feelings of well-being, and accelerate natural detoxification processes in the body. There are hundreds of different points at which needles can be inserted. In this article we will explore acupuncture points ear.
There are many points on the ear that can be targeted during an acupuncture session. There is also a form of acupuncture called ear acupuncture, which actually specializes in needling the ears only. In the mid 20th century, a French physician mapped the points on the ear which correspond to different parts of the body. His studies caught the attention of researchers in China, who continued his work but integrated acupuncture for the purposes of stimulating these mapped points. Like the hands and feet, the ear is a holographic map of the body.
This means that every part of the body is represented somewhere on the ear. For example, to stimulate the feet, there are spots located approximately in the upper middle right area which correspond to the heel, toes and ankle. There are so many various points in precise locations that it is necessary to use an object such as an acupuncture needle to stimulate them. Some therapists may also use a pointed object to press on the point but not puncture the skin. They may even use ear jewelry for stimulation purposes.
If you want to learn more about acupuncture points ear locations, you might want to get some books on the subject. There are various titles that are ideal, including the following choices: Ear Acupuncture: A Precise Pocket Atlas by Beate Strittmatter, M.D., The Fundamentals of Ear Acupuncture by Helmet Kropej and Chinese Auricular Acupuncture by Skya Abbate. To go along with books such as these, acupuncture charts of the ear are helpful. You can even find models of the ear which can be practiced upon and studied. If you think ear acupuncture is right for you as a medical therapy or a career, have a session done by a professional licensed practitioner to get some first-hand experience.
