Points of the Ear: Gateway to the Body
The ear is essentially an acupuncturists dream!
The ear has an acupuncture point for just about everything. There are points used by the military for pain relief and PTSD, there are points used for addiction management at treatment centers across the country, and there are points used for everything from appetite control to elbow pain. Instead of massaging one acupoint in the ear, try all of them! This can be done by yourself or someone you know.
Wash your hands thoroughly, and avoid putting pressure over or in the ear canal. Take about five minutes in a quiet area to massage the entire body of the outer ear. Start from the ear lobe and work your way up to the top of the ear, then work your way back down to the ear lobe. Pressure should be gentle and comfortable, motion should be slow and smooth. This technique helps promote a sense of wholeness and connection throughout the body and mind, and can be a very calming way to wind down at the end of a busy day.
