Auricular (ear) therapy seeds or needle

Note: You go home with the ear seeds in place. Typically, the tape will last 5-7 days for you to stimulate the healing point with gentle pressure between your treatments to enhance effects. Auricular (ear) seeds acupressure are pressure points chosen on the outer surface of your ear to treat or manage symptoms in other parts of your body. The whole body is mirrored on the ear. Ear seeds consist of tiny seeds or stickers applied to the outer ear. Ear seeds can remain on your skin for several days, while traditional acupuncture uses tiny needles that are inserted and removed during a single session Ear seeds utilize pressure points that align the relationship between your ear auricles and the nervous system, specifically targeting the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. Since the seeds remain in place for days at a time, they can be stimulated by gently pressing on them in a circular motion whenever you feel the need. When used on the correct acupoints, the pressure may reduce symptoms and release endorphins (your body's natural pain-relieving chemicals) that promote healing, relaxation, and comfort in the body parts associated with the acupoint Ear seeds or other auriculotherapy techniques have been studied in managing the following symptoms and behaviors: Persistent low back pain after spinal surgery Obesity in adolescents Anxiety Epileptic seizures Cardiovascular disease Depression Insomnia Pain Stress and anxiety Substance use disorders Smoking Trauma