Colleague Jennifer Dubowsky explains here about how and why we commonly use ‘ear seeds’ during our acupuncture treatments.
We often offer an ear seed to clients. Our favourite point to place them on is called ‘shenmen’. Shenmen is a great point for calming anxiety and promoting sleep so we offer to those whom feel in need of calming and relaxation and those who are struggling to sleep. The seed itself acts as a visual and tactile guide so the client can massage the seed, stimulating the point and thereby gaining the benefits. Some ear seeds stay in the ear for weeks, others, just a few days. Everyone’s ears are different and lubricate themselves differently.
Michael Gach demonstrates the point here and how you can massage it to gain the benefits.
We also use ear seeds to lessen pain in the body and to decrease hunger as part of a weight loss programme.
Contact us top find out more and to see how these simple little seeds can help you to heal yourself.