Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture, as the term implies, is acupuncture done on the ear. As we all know, acupuncture involves the pricking of superfine needles into certain points on the body. The ears of humans is said to contain many important and potentially therapeutic acupuncture points so auricular acupuncture is one effective way to heal illness.
As an ancient practice, acupuncture has received great attention in the western world, where modern medical practitioners are already practicing it. Hence, you will not just find auricular acupuncturist in China and other countries in the East but also in the US and Europe.
How Acupuncture Works Through the Ear
Since ancient China, acupuncture has achieved its prominence because of its effective therapeutic effect. About two hundred acupuncture areas in the outer ear are being pricked with acupuncture needles. They are never placed at the auditory canal or the hole leading to the inner ear. The workplace is the auricle, which is the fleshy cartilage of the outer ear.
Acupuncture has been working on human’s nervous system and the external ear itself is richly supplied by nerve endings that are connected to the brain and other organs. Each organ that we have in our systems has a nerve supply that works in speeding up or slowing down the functions. The changes in the functions lead to chronic stress, wherein the organs can become over stimulated or under stimulated.
The role of auricular acupuncture is to release many potent, morphine like, pain relieving chemicals or endorphins, and the neurotransmitter serotonin that disturb the mood of a person.
How Auricular Acupuncture Works
Over the years, China and Europe have studied and proven that the auricular acupuncture can lessen the symptoms in patients with anxiety disorders.
Though there are some who doubts if auricular acupuncture is helpful, some studies say otherwise. There have been two researchers from the Yale University School of Medicine - Drs. Shu-Ming Wang and Zeev N. Kain, who studied a group of 55 patients for a blinded, randomized measured trial so as to know whether auricular acupuncture could really heal acute anxiety. The study shows no significant physiological changes.
However, the group experienced a significant change in their behavioral anxiety levels, which has been the effect that the researchers theorize. Such effect is good for reducing the levels of pain and stress in patients undergoing surgery.
Where to Find Auricular Acupuncturist in California
There have been a lot of doctors practicing alternative and integrative medicine in California. Perhaps, you are getting confused about whom to put your trust to. It is always wise to study each service that you find before deciding. Nonetheless, one of the best alternative doctors that you may find is Dr. Jing shu Zheng, who is a third generation practitioner of Oriental Medicine. For your auricular acupuncture therapy, Dr.Zheng is one of the experts to run to. Always put your trust to the experts who have not just gained the finest education but also firm experience over the years.