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Brueggeman Chiropractic - Auriculotherapy
Auriculotherapy is treatment of the external ear to
treat problems elsewhere in the body. Auriculotherapy has been in existence for
thousands of years, but only since the 1950's has it been seriously developed
and more widely used.
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Auriculotherapy
is thought to work through reflexes. By stimulating the external ear,
information is transmitted into the brain, from the brain down the spinal cord,
and out to another area of the body. The external ear has been mapped to show
what points on the ear correspond to which parts of the body. The map looks
like an upside-down man on the ear, with the head at the lobe, the back on the
outside of the ear, and the legs at the top of the ear.
Most commonly, auriculotherapy is used to help people quit smoking.
Auriculotherapy for smoking cessation helps decrease the intensity of the
symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It helps to lessen symptoms such as
irritability, craving a cigarette, and even nausea. It cannot eliminate the
symptoms completely. However, when combined with a strong desire to quit, the
success rate is very high (80%-90%).
Auriculotherapy can also be used to aide with weight loss. When used for weight
loss, it helps to decrease the appetite. By having a lower appetite, you should
be able to wait until you can eat healthy food instead of whatever is
convenient.
Auriculotherapy can be performed using small acupuncture needles or an electric
stimulation machine. Dr. Emily Brueggeman uses small acupuncture needles when
performing auriculotherapy. The treatment is painless, and the needles are left
in place for approximately 20 minutes.
Brueggeman Chiropractic Center offers both a Smoking Cessation Package and a
Weight Loss Package. The Smoking Cessation Package includes a consultation,
initial treatment, and up to 2 booster treatments that can be used within 30
days of the initial visit. The Weight Loss Package includes a consultation,
dietary assessment, personalized dietary recommendations, and a series of 6
auriculotherapy treatments over an 8 week time period. For more information
about either package, please contact us.
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