Auricular (ear) Acupuncture

​​​Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves very fine needles being placed in certain points in your body. It works to provide balance in your body. 

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Auricular (ear) Acupuncture

Ear acupuncture has traditionally been used to support people with addiction. However, it is increasingly being used to treat other mental and emotional health issues such as post-traumatic stress, self-harm, anger management, sleep problems etc. It has even been used to support soldiers currently fighting in war zones.

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It involves putting 5 very fine needles into certain points in the ear. You are then invited to sit in quiet for 40 minutes, at which point the needles are removed. The 5 points are all designed to help keep you calm, to aid your motivation, to keep anxiety at bay and to improve your well-being.

The Benefits

Auricular acupuncture is a tool that can be used longside many other treatmetns and therapies to keep an individual well.  the benefits of auricular acupuncture are proven by research an include;

• ​Improved sense of well-being 

• Stress could be greatly reduced

• Improved sleep

• Panic attacks may be more manageable

• Any withdrawal symptoms may be reduced

• You may see a decrease in anxiety levels 

• You may feel calmer, and more energised

• Improved sense of calm and co-operation

• You may feel less hostile and more able to stay calm in difficult situations

• You may feel more relaxed than you have done for a while

• You will have an opportunity to sit still and chill out

• You may feel more stable and more in control

How does it work?

The acupuncture needles stimulate nerves that go straight to the parts of the brain that have become imbalanced  and works towards returning brain chemistry to normal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What actually happens when I come for treatment?

Nothing will happen without your consent.  The practitioner will check the shape of your ears – everyone is different, just like a fingerprint – so that they can be sure where the needles will go. They will give you a wipe for you to clean your ear with, and you will both clean your hands to start the treatment off. They will then put the needles into your ear, one after the other. Once all the needles are in place you will be invited to sit or lie quietly for 40 minutes. Someone will be in the room with you at all times. After the 40 minutes, the needles will be removed.
 
Will it hurt?

The needles that are used are very fine and are designed specifically for this treatment. However, sometimes it will pinch a little, but the sensation is brief The best thing to do is concentrate on the breathing in and out instructions that your practitioner will give you.

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Will I bleed?

You will not bleed when the needles go in. You may bleed a little when the needles are removed. However, this is quite normal and you will be given a cotton wool ball to wipe up the blood.

Information adapted from :  Firstforlife & Breeze academy