Traditional Chinese Medicine
AND
AURICULOTHERAPY
(EAR ACUPUNCTURE)
FOR
SMOKING CESSATION
DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTION
WEIGHT LOSS & EATING DISORDERS
Introduction
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for
centuries. Along with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, TCM includes the lesser
known system of Ear Acupuncture or Auriculotherapy. Just like TCM, Auriculotherapy is a
complete medical system that treats many medical conditions. However, it is more commonly known in the United States as an adjunct therapy for smoking cessation, weight
loss and eating disorder treatment, and drug and alcohol addiction.
As the ear diagrams here show, the entire human body is reflected or mapped onto the ear (diagrams to be added soon). Hence, the ear is a microsystem from which the body can be treated, just like found in Reflexology (a hand and foot microsystem).
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History
Auricular diagnosis and treatment originated in China as far back as 2500 years ago. However, the modern usage diagrams known today arose in large part
from modern research stimulated by the research of a French Physician, Paul Nogier, in the 1950’s. This lead to years of modern
research in China in the area of Auriculotherapy , which continues to this day. By 1987, International Standardization of Auricular Acupoints occurred.
Modern Research
There are several theories as to how stimulating acupoints on the ear can stimulate healing. For
example, it is well known from modern medical research that the ear has a very close relationship to the entire nervous system. Modern medicine has also shown that the tissue and
organs cooperate with each other through neurohormonal or hormonal regulations, and modern Auriculotherapy research has show in that stimulation of the ear results in the
release of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which participates in the regulation of many physiological functions in the brain such as mood, appetite, sleep, and temperature
regulation. Serotonin also affects the function in of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, and our muscles.
Auriculotherapy and Chemical Detoxification
Chemical dependency is a physiological and psychological dependence to substances such as alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, meth, heroin, cocaine, marijuana and even to food
resulting in eating disorders. The National Institute of Health (NIH) has concluded that acupuncture for addiction "maybe useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative or be
included in a comprehensive management program." Today in the United States, Auriculotherapy is incorporated in many Drug Treatment and Incarceration programs because research has showed that the
results are much higher than without this additional treatment option. There is now a specialty in this area of Acupuncture as recognized by the National Acupuncture
Detoxification Association (NADA) and there are standardized protocols for treatment.
Treatment Alternatives
Auriculotherapy can be incorporated into a typical acupuncture treatment or it can be effectively used alone. Sterile acupuncture needles are used on
several acupoints on one ear, and “ear seeds” are placed on the other ear - ear seeds allow an additional treatment benefit since the seeds are left on the
ear and then can be stimulated via acupressure any time by the patient between visits. (Ear seeds are typically left in the ear 5-7 days.)
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Program Options
1) Level One Option: $250
The basic program includes 6 visits of a simple Acupuncture technique (using two needles). Additionally, ear seeds will be applied to supplement ear acupuncture.
(This is for self-applied acupressure to aid in appetite suppression between appointments).
2) Level Two Option: $275.
The second level program includes the Level One Option of 6 visits of the simple Acupuncture technique PLUS one vitamin/herbal supplement formula to support Weight Loss. (The formula prescribed
will depend on the needs of the patient).
3) Level Three Option: $350.
(BEST DEAL - Over $50 discount from regular
prices!)
The third level program is a more comprehensive, diagnostic Acupuncture and Herbal treatment program of 6 treatments PLUS one vitamin/herbal supplement formula. (Again, herbal prescriptions are
dependent upon the patient.)
Details
The Weight Loss Program protocol includes having the patient go on a cleansing or 'Detox Diet' for 7-10 days, which consists of eating primarily vegetables (preferably organic). Additional
support can be provided with Chinese herbal and/or homeopathic remedies to aid in cravings, help regulate blood sugar levels and help digest nutrients, etc.,
such as:
The Smoking Cessation Treatment Program is six weekly visits, including a standard acupuncture treatment (i.e., treating the entire body) incorporated
with Auriculotherapy. As described above to
explain Auriculotherapy, acupuncture needles
are placed on acupoints on one ear during the office visit according to the NADA protocol, and the patient goes home with ear seeds placed on the other ear,
giving the patient the ability to stimulate the points between visits to help reduce cravings. An 'Ear Seed Use and Care' handout is also given to the patient.
The cost could be reduced if a patient desires to do the protocol only with Auriculotherapy and not entire body acupuncture (six weekly visits are still
recommended). However, the combination of using the NADA protocol with TCM diagnosis and treatment is more beneficial in treating the entire person - afterall,
this is an holistic approach!!
In addition to acupuncture, the patient is recommended to also purchase herbal medicinals to help with the cravings of nicotine. Two products are used: one
is an homotoxicology product called 'Anti-Smoking' drops and another is a nutraceutical product that blocks nicotine receptor
sites in the brain.
For those who feel they might like to try a cigarette substitute to help them stop smoking, I also have an herbal formula I call 'Native Smoke Mix' that is a combination of several herbs that are
beneficial for the body and lungs, and is therefore, very safe. It is similar to 'Kinnick Kinnick', a typical Native American sacred
pipe mixture. (The ingredients of this herbal formula are special order, and quantity needed is typically large, so it can be a bit expensive.)
Details to follow soon...
Details to follow soon...