Acupressure Shown to Improve Mood

According to the School of Medicine at Washington University St. Louis it’s estimated 17.5 million Americans are affected by some form of depression and 9.2 million Americans have major or clinical depression. The World Health Organization forecasts that by 2020...

Auriculotherapy Shown to Alleviate Back Pain

As a form of auriculotherapy, ear seeds have proven effective in improving back pain. When Dr. Paul Nogier, often referred to as the “Father of Auriculotherapy,” popularized the practice in the 1950s, he found certain points on the ear corresponded to the central...

Bolster Your Weight Loss Efforts with Ear Seeds

A healthy diet and exercise are the keys to weight loss, yet cravings can derail even those highly committed to shedding pounds. Auriculotherapy has proven to be effective in regulating hormones related to obesity, enhancing the body’s ability to break down nutrients,...

Penelope Cruz Relies on Auriculotherapy

Penelope Cruz has been spotted out and about over the past year sporting acupuncture beads in her ears. While her use of auriculotherapy has spurred rumors that Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem are trying for another child, experts hypothesize the busy actress is...

Auriculotherapy for Headaches and Migraines

Headache disorders, including migraines, are one of the most common disorders of the nervous system. In fact, approximately 47% of adults worldwide have experienced at least one headache within the last year. Headaches not only cause discomfort, but can also be...

The New York Times Highlights the Benefits of Ear Seeds

An article in The New York Times titled, “A Traditional Therapy Finds Modern Uses” explained the power of ear seeds. The form of auricular therapy relies on stimulating points on the outer ear associated with different body parts and functions with tiny seeds from the...