Auriculotherapy

You probably know about acupuncture needles, but have you heard about auriculotherapy? If you still don't know what this procedure is about, read on to learn more and purchase the right equipment to perform it.

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What is auriculotherapy?

Before talking about needles, you should know what auriculotherapy is. This technique is also called ear acupuncture and is practiced by millions of people around the world, since through it different discomforts in different body regions can be eliminated.

The knowledge of auriculotherapy is based on the idea that each person's ear contains a scale map of their anatomy. Therefore, if specific points in this area are stimulated, pain throughout the patient's body will be relieved.

This technique is especially useful for treating anxiety, alcoholism, smoking, allergies, insomnia and overweight. It is also useful in treating chronic diseases, since as you will see later, there are semi-permanent needles for long-term treatments.

However, those who practice this technique have studied hard and know the specific points that will stimulate each body region. Therefore, not everyone can perform this technique and, more importantly, not everyone can receive it.

What are the contraindications of auriculotherapy?

As we mentioned above, auriculotherapy is not for everyone and it is very important to know in which cases it is contraindicated.

First of all, anyone who has injuries to their ear such as burns, cuts or other discomforts should avoid practicing this technique, as the puncturing will only aggravate these injuries.

Because the production of certain hormones that can affect the normal gestation process will be stimulated, auriculotherapy should not be performed on pregnant women.

There is also some evidence that this technique is not effective in people suffering from degenerative disorders, such as anemia, schizophrenia, hypertension, heart failure, among others.

Regarding the needles

Now that you know what auriculotherapy is all about, we need to talk about the main instrument of this technique: the needles. These are disposable and sterile, ready to be used without any problem.

These needles are much finer and smaller, their size varies between 2 to 3 cm. Also, semi-permanent pins can be used in this area, which are left in place for 20 to 30 days of treatment.

Having the right needles is very important, as the success of the therapy will depend on this. Very sensitive people will need finer needles, while for those with less sensitivity, more than one needle may be necessary.

You already know what auriculotherapy needles are and when you should apply this technique. Remember, needles are the main tool of this method, so take a look at our catalogue and find the most suitable ones for you.

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