If you’re uncomfortable with needles, you may be hesitant to try acupuncture.
But what if it was possible to reap similar rewards (e.g.
stress relief)withoutgetting poked and prodded with thin needles.
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Enter: ear seeding.
A punch in of acupressure (i.e.
But simply pressing a random spot in your ear isn’t necessarily going to leave you feeling better.
WTHN, Shari Auth
So how does it work?
That answer, ahead plus, all about the potential benefits (and risks) of ear seeding.
What Is Ear Seeding?
Ear seeds are tiny seedsor beadsthat are placed on your ears.
Think: the size of a sea salt grain or mustard seed.
L.Ac., a doctor of East Asian acupuncture and founder ofMoon Rabbit Acupuncture.
The seeds are placed on specific pressure points corresponding to what you’re hoping to achieve.
Stimulation via acupressure can offer similar results, according to TCM, says Snyder.
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How does ear seeding work?
Typically ear seeding kits, e.g.
the WTHN Ear Seeding Kit, come equipped with the tools and instructions you’ll need for utility.
you might feel free to apply multiple ear seeds at once.
“The two points will work together to produce greater results.
you might feel free to reapply ear seeds as often as you’d like, says Snyder.
What are the benefits of ear seeding?
The possible benefits of ear seeding vary based on where the seeds are placed.
Studies have also shown that it may help providechronic pain reliefandimprove digestion.
However, not everyone notices immediate effects from ear seeding.
Others may need a few applications before noticing any difference.
So you might proceed to give the practice a shot if you’re into it.
