What is Ear Reflexology & Ear Seeding?
Ear reflexology, also known as auriculotherapy, works through the stimulation of the external part of the ear in the same way as traditional foot and hand reflexology: in that the whole body is mirrored on the ear. With Ear Reflexology, a selection of acu-pressure points is stimulated using finger and thumb pressure and applying ear seeds where necessary.
What is Ear Seeding?
Ear seeding is an extension of auriculotherapy, mapping out the body's organs and systems on the ear. It is a microsystem reflecting the entire body. Just as reflexology maps out the body on the feet, auriculotherapy maps out the body's organs and systems on the ear. And though the name may call to mind visions of flowering plants sprouting from your earlobes, ear seeds are actually a form of acupressure, which targets acupuncture points without using needles.
A session of auriculotherapy can address a variety of health concerns including:
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Chronic pain
- Nausea, vomiting
- Substance abuse
- Gynecological disorders
- Digestive disorders
So What Exactly Is an Ear Seed?
They're small stickers - about the size of a fingernail - that contain a ripe seed from the Vaccaria plant. Your reflexologist places each ear seed carefully on your ear in specific acupressure points that correspond with the conditions you're experiencing.
The most commonly used ear seeds are made from Vaccaria seeds that are attached to an *adhesive sticker, though some versions now are made with ion pellets, magnets, stainless steel, titanium, ceramic or other materials instead.
*If you have allergies to latex, bandages or tape, make sure to consult with your reflexologist to use ear seeds with a backing that's safe for you.
What Are the Benefits of Ear Reflexology & Ear Seeding?
There are more than 120 acupressure points in the ear. The ears have a very close relationship with the nervous system, and some research shows that acupressure on the ear can stimulate the meridians, thus impacting the energy that is carried throughout the body.
- Induces deep relaxation
- Reduces stress levels and anxiety
- Minimizes low back pain
- Reduces headache and migraine pain
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