How Ear Seeds Can Reduce Anxiety
Let’s be honest– it’s a stressful time to be alive! So many of our patients at Deep Roots Natural Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina (and virtually across the US) decide everyday to choose peace, balance and contentment despite the mounting and never-ending pressures of modern life. To be more– to achieve more– to buy more– to consume more!
But despite mindfulness and balance, everyone struggles with anxiety from time to time. Whether it’s chronic and diagnosed or situational and temporary– you are never alone and our team is ready to help you find balance again.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been using the power of the human ear for thousands of years. The ear, in acupuncture, is a microcosm of the greater body and system of energy channels and organ groups. This is why often in an acupuncture treatment, you’ll notice specific points in your ear are selected for a needle.
But the relief that needles in the ear offers, only lasts the duration of the treatment. To keep the benefits going after treatment, Dr. Tracie can help calm your nervous system down and balance your hormones by placing ear seeds on your ears!
In ancient times, actual seeds were used. Nowadays, sterile metal beads on adhesive bandage material are used instead. Painless and usually unnoticeable, these beads press down on the same or similar points used in acupuncture treatments, but stay on your ear for several days! So imagine the benefits of anxiety reducing points on your ear for FIVE days.
To keep them on your ear, simply avoid over-washing the area while showering. The bandages are waterproof and last several days. Once you’re ready to remove them, just peel them off like a bandaid and throw them away.
Ear seeds are available for purchase on the internet for anyone to buy. However, relying on a trusted acupuncturist (who has trained for 4-6 years in the art and science of acupuncture and holds a masters/doctorate degree plus licensure) is the SAFEST way to utilize this powerful tool. The ear is complex and our acupuncturists can ensure that the beads are placed on the correct points and provide the maximum benefit.
Anxiety can take the wind out of our sails and make life very challenging. Give yourself some relief using the power of ear seeds and the next time you’re struggling with anxiety or a stressful time in your life, request ear seeds at the end of your treatment and reap the benefits of several days of an ancient medicine.
