Auricular Acupuncture

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Auricular, or ear acupuncture as it is more commonly known, is similar to body acupuncture. Ear acupuncture is a method of treating a variety of physiological and psychological health problems by stimulating of certain acupuncture points on the external ear. Ear acupuncture is one of several “holographic” systems which theorize that the entire body can be represented in miniature within a specific area of the body (the ear, hand, foot, etc) itself.

The effects of acupuncture have been shown to be brought about through the nervous system. The external ear itself is richly supplied by nerve endings which are linked to the brain and other organs via the central nervous system. Stimulation of these nerve endings is thought to influence the relevant organ being stimulated. Every organ has a nerve supply which can either speed up or slow down the functions of that particular organ, and due to a variety of factors, like chronic stress, these organs can become over stimulated or under stimulated. It is known that acupuncture causes the release of many potent, morphine like, pain relieving chemicals called endorphins, which are drop for drop more powerful than morphine, and the neurotransmitter serotonin which affects mood.

What to Expect

Auricular acupuncture is included with regular acupuncture treatments performed by Don White, Nancy Sencil and Donna Terrazas.