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People are constantly searching for alternative ways to help treat their health conditions and disorders. Many turn to homeopathic remedies in an effort to naturally balance and heal their mind, body, and soul. One of the most popular and effective treatment methods is hands down auricular reflexology.
It’s an easy, all natural way to help treat a variety of health issues and people have found that by using the simple techniques associated with it they could dramatically relieve pain and discomfort associated with many common ailments. Reflexology is the stimulation of a reflex point to relieve and help regulate abnormalities between different body parts.
By massaging and applying pressure to specific points located on the ear you can help bring about physical changes to your body. Reflexology works by increasing blood flow and stimulating the nerves in the ear. Those nerves all connect to form a network that reaches different areas of the body, such as our main organs and glands, and different areas on the ear correspond to certain body parts.
Those who suffer from chronic pain, headaches, digestion issues, sleep problems, and more have found relief by pressing, holding, and massaging specific touch points on the ears that are associated with the area in which the problem stems from. In some cases people have even lessened the effects of both colds and the flu with ear reflexology.
One common treatment method involves placing a clothespin on the part of the ear that matches up to the area on the body where any pain or issues are coming from. It’s incredibly simple, easy to do, and can be done in the comfort of your home for free. For more information on ear reflexology in general, and how you can use these points to help manage pain and achieve stress relief, check out the accompanying video.
Below is some additional information on the topic and another alternative self-treatment you can try that covers a different ear point. This one involves a relaxing massage you do with your fingers, instead of applying pressure with a clothespin.
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The point is called the Shen Men point which in Chinese means “heavenly gate.” It’s located in the apex of the triangular fossa of the ear, which is in the upper mid-center part, above the opening of the ear canal and the surrounding folds. This is the most active treatment point and it can be used to treat stress, anxiety, allergies, headaches, addictions, inflammatory diseases, depression, pain disorders, and more.
To activate the Shen Men place your fingertips on the points and massage them in a circular motion, rotating while applying a bit of pressure, for at least a minute or longer each time. Try to do it at least once or twice a day to help enhance your bodies overall energy flow and to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
Even if your skeptical about whether or not this works, you really have nothing to lose and potentially lots to gain by giving yourself a massage. At the very least you will feel more at ease, relaxed, and comfortable. Try it today and pass this along to others to help them find comfort and better health in their own lives.
Let us know if it worked for you. Watch the video below for more information.
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