Acupuncture, as a practice, has become increasingly popular these past two decades in the Western world. But, it actually originated hundreds of years ago in China. It is a technique that makes use of hair-thin acupuncture needles which are then inserted in the skin. The benefits of acupuncture are best felt when an appropriate acupuncture chart is used.

In the use of an ear acupuncture chart there has been a growing inquiry. Those who support the use of ear acupuncture charts believe that this technique does not require a body acupuncturist’s assistance because the systems of the body are all contained in the ear acupuncture chart.

The use of an ear acupuncture chart, which shows body parts that are affected by different regions of the ear, can be ideal for those with acupuncture needle fears. An ear acupuncture chart does not necessarily make use a needle because he can simply use a fingernail to stimulate the sore places of the ear.

An ear acupuncture chart gives you a map of the inner part of the ear, the part near the ear hole, covers many of the internal systems of the body such as the bladder, large and small intestine, just to name a few. The top of the ear is related to the tonsils, fingers, wrist, toes, knees and the ankle. The outer part of the ear is connected to the chest, shoulder, appendix, spine, and elbow. The ear lobe connects the mouth, teeth, and eyes. The back of the ear points to headaches, coughs and the lower back.

It Works How?

In an ear acupuncture therapy, in order to diagnose the problem areas, a toothpick or similar piece of equipment is used to prick the various points on the ear to find the areas that are most tender to the touch. The acupuncturist can begin to use the needle for insertion into those points, when these zones are found. Even if an acupuncture needle is unavailable, a fine sewing needle can alternatively used granted that it is sterilized well.

Applying an ear acupuncture chart, the needle is inserted some two millimeters into the skin of the ear. The needle must only be gently rolled between the fingers so that it only spins in that spot. Always make sure to twirl the needle as fast as the patient can endure in that area of stimulation. If there is considerable of tension in a certain area, it might be necessary to reinsert the needle near the initial area and twirle again, rotating it in a circle until all of the pain is ultimatley worked out of the ear.

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