We can use a probe to stimulate the points. We are very gentle in the treatment of children, and if they are very frightened, we try to calm them first. Once over their initial fear, most children think acupuncture is cool. However, in recent years, more and more research is being done here. The World Health Organization, and the National Institute of Health recommend acupuncture for an extensive list of conditions.
Auricular acupuncture is a type of treatment in which acupuncture needles are inserted in the ear.
Various points on the ear correspond with parts of the body. Your acupuncturist may use ear acupuncture along with body acupuncture, or may use your ear alone for the treatments. In my clinic, I use a combination of Chinese and French points. Although it is useful for many disorders, auricular acupuncture seems to be particularly good for such things as pain management, the treatment of emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression, and for the treatment of addictions, such as alcoholism and smoking addiction. In my clinic, I use a combination of Chinese and French points.