Athleta at Monday Girl Market: Ear Seeding Registration

​About Ear Seeding:

​According to your practitioner, Dr. Erica Arcuri, "Ear seeding, aka auriculotherapy, is a modality that comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. It is a super easy, non-invasive treatment we often send patients home with that they can also apply themselves. There are hundreds of acupuncture points in the ear corresponding to every organ, hormone and system. Rather than using needles, we use tiny little seeds on skin tape that are applied to different points. Once the seed is in, you can gently apply pressure and massage the point to calm the nervous system and relax the body."

​How long do they last?

​“We tell our patients to keep the ear seeds in for as long as they stay! Usually they will fall out on their own after about 3-4 days. If they are still in by the fifth day, we recommend taking them out for hygienic reasons. We also suggest giving the ear a one day break between replacing any ear seeds, to decrease any chance of skin irritation.”

​Can anyone get ear seeds? Are there any potential side effects?

​“Ear seeds are generally safe to use. If you have sensitive skin or a latex allergy, metal seeds or adhesive tape might cause some irritation. However, we use vaccaria seeds which tend to be more gentle. There is always a very small risk of dizziness, nausea, or drowsiness with any stimulation of energetic acupuncture or acupressure points, so it is always best to check in with your healthcare provider before receiving treatment.

​Have more questions? Ask Dr. Erica at the Athleta Monday Girl Market booth!

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