Ear Acupuncture Chart: Alternative of Body Acupuncture
Acupuncture, as a practice, has become increasingly popular these past two decades in the Western world. But, it actually originated hundreds of years ago in China. It is a technique that makes use of hair-thin acupuncture needles which are then inserted in the skin. The benefits of acupuncture are best felt when an appropriate acupuncture chart is used.
However, there has been a steady interest in the use of an ear acupuncture chart. Those who support the use of ear acupuncture charts believe that this technique does not require a body acupuncturist’s assistance because the systems of the body are all contained in the ear acupuncture chart.
The use of an ear acupuncture chart, which shows body parts that are affected by different regions of the ear, can be ideal for those with acupuncture needle fears. An ear acupuncture chart does not make use a needle for the reason that the ear may as well be stimulated by applying the dull end of the needle.
An ear acupuncture chart shows that the inner part of the ear, the part near the ear hole, covers many of the internal systems of the body such as the bladder, large and small intestine, just to name a few. The top of the ear is connected to the tonsils, fingers, wrist, toes, knees and the ankle. The extiriour of the ear is connected to the chest, shoulder, appendix, spine, and elbow. The ear lobe covers the eyes, mouth, and teeth. The back of the ear points to headaches, coughs and the lower back.
How Does it Work?
In an ear acupuncture therapy, diagnosing the problem areas can be done with the use of a toothpick or similar piece of equipment on the various points on the ear to find the areas that are most tender to the touch. The practitioner can start to use the needle for insertion into those points, after these spots are found. Even if an acupuncture needle is not ready, a fine sewing needle can be used instead granted that it is sterilized well.
Using an ear acupuncture chart, the needle is then inserted about two millimeters into the skin of the ear. The needle should only be gently rolled between the fingers so that it only spins in that area. Always make sure to twirl the needle as fast as the patient can endure in that area of stimulation. If there is a lot of tension in a zone reinsert the needle near the initial area and twirle again, rotating it in a circular motion until all of the pain finally worked out of the ear.
