Acupressure Ear Seeds & Addictions
Live Strong makes a great point that acupressure ear seeds, placed properly, may help curb cravings. Perhaps we modify behavior because pressing the ear seeds is a reminder. It may be that the ear seeds do modify Qi and help restore balance. There are many therapies where we do not fully understand the mechanisms. However, there are benefits for many people over centuries and the risks have been minimal.
If you’re suffering from addiction, cravings or unwanted habits, acupressure using ear seeds might be for you. In this form of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, a practitioner places the tiny seeds of the vaccaria plant on key points on the ear and tapes them in place. Pressing on the seeds stimulates the related point and might be able to help you reduce cravings when they arise. This practice should not be a substitute for conventional medicine.
Theory
According to TCM, the ear hosts acupressure points that correspond to each part of the body. When you stimulate a point, the smooth and abundant flow of qi or vital life energy returns the related organ or area, allowing healing to take place. Ear seeds can be used alone or in combination with acupuncture or body acupressure in order to treat a host of symptoms, and can offer gentle support for your weight loss or smoking cessation efforts, or to help you fight addictions, according to the website Soft Touch Acupuncture.
Source: Acupressure & Ear Seeds
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