Auriculotherapy is a powerful form of alternative therapy that focuses on the outer part of the ear, called the auricle. This area is considered a microsystem that reflects the entire body. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and further developed by a French physician in the 1950s, auriculotherapy is now practiced worldwide—including right here in Indianapolis.
How It Works
Practitioners of auriculotherapy stimulate specific points on the ear to diagnose and treat various health conditions. Because the ear is connected to the rest of the body through the central nervous system, stimulating these points sends signals to the brain, which can create a therapeutic effect throughout the body.
What It Helps With
Auriculotherapy is often chosen as an alternative therapy to support natural healing or as a complement to other treatments. Some of the most common reasons people in Indianapolis seek auriculotherapy include:
- Pain management: Chronic pain, back pain, headaches, migraines, and nerve pain.
- Mental and emotional health: Relief for anxiety, stress, insomnia, and depression.
- Addiction and substance abuse: Especially through the NADA protocol, which helps manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
- Weight loss: Used to help with appetite control and metabolism support.
- Other conditions: Allergies, digestive issues, and even side effects from cancer treatments.