Auriculotherapy

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Ceccherelli, Francesco, et al. “Somatic Acupuncture Versus Ear Acupuncture in Migraine Therapy: A Randomized, Controlled, Blind Study.” Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research, vol. 37, no. 4, Jan. 2013, pp. 277–93. IngentaConnect, doi:10.3727/036012912X13831831256375.
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Yeh, Tzu-Lin, et al. “The Effect of Auricular Acupoint Stimulation in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

“Health Benefits of Ear Acupuncture” – Cathy Wong (June 5, 2020 – Verywell Health)
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-ear-acupuncture-88711

• Studies of auricular acupuncture (or ear acupuncture) for insomnia has found positive effects when coupled with regular acupuncture
• “There were significant improvements in mood and pain when patients went through weekly acupuncture treatments for two months”
• A study concluded that 6/10 ear acupuncture treatments were found to be superior to painkillers in relieving immediate pain
• Ear acupuncture is associated with “improved body weight, body mass index, body fat, and waist circumference in overweight and obese