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Combat Stress and Cravings with Ear Massage

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves putting pressure with the fingers or the hand on certain points of the body. The pressure can unblock the flow of Qi to release tension and restore inner harmony. The great thing about acupressure is it is something you can do on your own to promote health, relieve stress and prevent disease.

Your ear lobes are energetically linked to your brain. When you massage the right ear lobe it stimulates the left brain and pituitary gland. When you massage the left ear lobe, it stimulates the right brain and pineal gland, giving you a whole brain experience.


Ear massage triggers the release of the body’s natural painkillers, endorphins. Studies have demonstrated that Ear massage increases levels of endorphins in both the blood and cerebrospinal fluid


The ear contains more than two hundred pressure points that influence different areas of the body and the psyche.

Based on the belief that a microcosm of the human body exists in the ear, Ear Massage is an extremely relaxing and effective therapy aimed at decreasing cravings, reducing stress, promoting well being and addressing various health issues.

Our body has certain anti-stress points and all that needs to be done is simply massage these points to relieve the stress.

The ancient Chinese referred to this point as Shen Men or “The Gate of Heaven.” Shen Men is a anti-stress point that decreases stress, boosts energy flow, and strengthens the overall health of the body.




This acupressure point also reduces inflammation and can relieve pain in almost every part of the body. It is located in the centre of the upper third of the ear.




Ear acupuncture is used throughout the world to assist in the detoxification of addictive substances, manage pain and calm anxiety.


 


Here is a great ear massage that you can do for yourself or your loved ones:


1. Rub in small circular motions with your thumbs inside the widest upper part inside the ears, holding them from outside with the index and middle fingers.


2. Use your index finger to massage inside the smaller crevices if your thumbs don't fit and along the front of your ear where it attaches to the head.


3. Massage the earlobes by gently pulling them down and making circles with your thumb and index finger.






You can also massage corresponding point on your wrist for better results.


To enhance these acupressure and reflexology for anxiety techniques, it is highly recommended that you also do breathing exercises every day. Slow, deep breathing plus acupressure and reflexology combine to form a highly effective self therapy for emotional stress, tension, anxiety and nervousness.





Another great point for stress is Kidney reflexology point (K 1).

How to find and massage the Kidney Point







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Resources:





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The Key to Longevity - The kidneys
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The Shaolin Qigong Workout For Longevity

Tips for healthy Digestion:


Sources:
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine – http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/945063/

Acupuncture and Auricular Therapy & Auricular Medicine – http://www.auriculartherapy.com/articles/shenmen.html

Atlas of Human Anatomy: Including Student Consult Interactive Ancillaries and Guides, 6e (Netter Basic Science)

Auriculotherapy Manual: Chinese and Western Systems of Ear Acupuncture, 4e

1998.www.auriculotherapy.com, FAQs, Terry Oleson, PhD, 2006.


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