What is Ear Seeding?
Ear Seeding (otherwise known as auriculotherapy) involves the precise application of ear seeds to specific points on the exterior part of the ear. This process taps into the ear’s surface to induce therapeutic effects that can address a myriad of health issues. Through the stimulation of these ear points, signals are sent to the brain, which in turn, directs healing messages to corresponding areas in the body via the nervous system.
How Does it Work?
Think of the ear as a switchboard connected to the brain—the brain acts as a computer, while the ear functions as a keyboard or computer terminal. By stimulating particular points on the ear, auriculotherapy effectively communicates with the brain to initiate healing processes throughout the body. This technique not only brings relief but does so without the risk of side effects, often succeeding where other treatments have failed.
By stimulating a specific point on the ear, you trigger the nerve branches located just beneath the ear’s surface. These nerves then send precise signals through the nervous system to the brain. Each point on the ear is intricately connected to nerve branches that lead directly to different areas of the brain. The ear’s nerves are densely distributed, ensuring that stimulating a particular point targets a specific nerve branch and, consequently, a specific part of the brain.
This careful stimulation sends electrical signals to the brain, which processes them and transmits corresponding signals to the exact area of the body that needs attention. This targeted approach facilitates healing and promotes the body’s natural ability to recover, demonstrating the remarkable interconnectedness of the ear, brain, and overall bodily health.
Clinical Support for Ear Seeding
With over 75 years of clinical studies validating its efficacy, ear seeding has shown how stimulating ear points can trigger electrical nerve signals that travel to the brain and then to the body. These signals assist in restoring balance and promoting a healthier, more harmonized state of being. This process utilizes your body’s innate intelligence, encouraging it to heal itself and maintain well-being.
Common Benefits:
- Great for pain, mental or emotional issues, insomnia, weight management, and even internal disorders
- Great for reestablishing homeostasis in the body
- Herb, food, and drug free, non-invasive treatment option
Common Misconceptions:
- It is NOT acupuncture; it involves stimulation of specific points on the ear (much like acupressure)
- It does NOT use needles; ear seeds are typically used to stimulate the specific points on the ear
- It IS a verified medical science recognized by WHO; there is more than enough scientific evidence of auriculotherapy to be indicated in the treatment of chronic pain, such as for headaches, migraines, back pain, neck pain, and even osteoarthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ear seeds should not cause significant pain, at best a mild discomfort. You may feel some tenderness or warmth in the area.
If you experience significant pain or any adverse effects, such as irritation or burning, remove them immediately and seek professional advice.
We suggest gently massaging the seeds a couple of times per day in order to stimulate the pressure points. They usually fall off on their own after about three to five days. It’s not recommended to leave them on for more than five days, even if they’re still in place.
Yes, you can still swim and shower per usual. Just make sure to pat the seeds dry.
Because ear seeds are noninvasive and don’t require needs, there is a much lower risk of infections or bleeding compared to acupuncture. However if it does become infected, we recommend gently cleaning the area with a q-tip soaked in hydrogen peroxide.
Ear seeds should not cause significant pain, at best a mild discomfort. Sensitivity to certain points is generally considered a positive sign that you have applied it to a point that corresponds to an area of the body that needs attention.
If you experience significant pain or any adverse effects, such as irritation or burning, remove them immediately and seek professional advice.
As with any therapy, regular use is recommended for the best results. It’s typically recommended to have more frequent treatments when first starting this modality, but it typically varies from case to case. For more substantial health issues, we would start off weekly for about 8-12 weeks, then move to twice a month. Over time, we can eventually elongate the sessions to only once a month.
Enhance Your Wellness Therapy
Ear seeding is now available as an add-on service to complement our Deep Tissue Sports Massage and Ion Footbaths. When combined with these treatments, ear seeding offers an elevated wellness experience that supports your mind, body, and overall health. Simply request ear seeding as an add-on to your Deep Tissue Sports Massage or Ion Footbath session.
*Add on Cost: $30
*Please note that a convenience fee of 2.2% will be applied to all credit card transactions. To avoid this, we do encourage cash payments.
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