Crystal Ear Seeds with Placement Chart for Migraines, Self Care, Holistic, Natural, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Earseeds

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Skin conductivity is a phenomenon where the skin momentarily becomes a better conductor of electricity when introduced to physiologically arousing internal of external stimuli.

A 2015 literature review looked at 15 studies on auricular acupuncture with ear seeds for insomnia. Together, the studies indicated that the combination of ear seeds and acupuncture seemed to reduce insomnia symptoms.

While it’s possible to place ear seeds yourself, it’s usually best to see a trained acupuncturist for your first time. In a 2019 article, experts pointed out that ear seeds represent the latest, “exotic” form of ear acupressure, which may influence users or study participants to report feeling that it has helped their symptoms. More importantly, they noted that earlier and existing studies were of poor clinical quality, smaller in size, and often contained biases where the researcher wanted to prove that they worked. Blakeway notes ear seeds are low risk because they're noninvasive. “Because they don’t break the skin, they are a very safe treatment,” Blakeway says. A Chinese study revealed that auriculotherapy used on 90 subjects suffering from migraines without aura over a 10-day period revealed positive results after just one treatment. Use the chart that comes with the seeds and the guidance you received from your licensed practitioner to identify the correct pressure points for your intended use.

There are more than 120 acupressure points in the ear,” Dr. Nguyen says. “The ears have a very close relationship with the nervous system, and some research shows that acupuncture or acupressure on the ear can stimulate the meridians.” (According to traditional Chinese medicine, 12 primary meridians carry energy throughout the body.) The ‘Shenmen’ point is a good all-rounder for promoting healthy sleep patterns and diffusing anxiety. We call it the ‘fish eye’ as it’s located in a depression where the eye would be of the fish shape of the triangular fossa on the upper ear.'Avoiding those processed foods, and avoiding those peaks and valleys in your blood sugar. Also, avoid skipping meals. These can all be tools that you can use to raise that threshold."