NADA Auricular Acupuncture aka Acudetox 

This is a 5 point auricular technique following the guidelines of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.  Kristin is a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist and is trained in the NADA protocols.  NADA is beneficial to use for individuals looking to address personal feelings of stress and anxiousness, for physical detoxification, addictive behaviors, addiction recovery, crisis and trauma relief, sleep disorders, pain, and much more. This ear acupuncture/acupressure protocol also assists with physical discomfort, over-all stress reduction, and relaxation. Using either acupuncture needles or ear magnets, this process encourages your body to detoxify and to balance. This is a 5 point auricular technique following the guidelines of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.   

What is it?  How does it work?  Why the ears?

Acupuncture is the world’s oldest medical science. 

It has been around for over 3,000 years.

Chinese medicine believes that there is an extensive and complex energy system that flows throughout the human body.  When this system flows freely, the body is in balance and healthy but interruptions and blockage in this energy system cause stagnation, disease, chronic illness, and discomfort.  Simply stated, acupuncture is a technique that allows free-flowing energy and restores balance to the body.  In terms of modern Western medicine, acupuncture creates healing exchanges in the various functional systems of the body.

Acudetox auricular (ear) acupuncture is based on the fact that there are points for the entire body wrapped on the ear’s surface.  The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) has developed a protocol using the following 5 points on the ear:

 Sympathetic– helps relieve tension by calming the “flight or fight” response of the nervous system and helps promote pain relief

Shen Men or Spirit Gate– helps relieve anxiety and nervousness and produces a calm, relaxing effect

Kidney– helps release unwanted toxins, purify the blood, strengthen the immune system, calm fears and remove insecurities.  As the source of yin and yang energy, it is related to growth and development and the life force

Liver– helps to detoxify as well as promote relaxation and provide relief against anger and               frustration.  Helps emotional balance and confidence

Lung– helps respiration and detoxification.  Helps promote relaxation, physical balance and expression of feelings, especially sadness and letting go