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<\/p>\nI\u2019m not the type who visits the doctor every time I have a little ache.<\/p>\n
I prefer to believe that mild aches are just a natural part of life.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been physically active for most of my life so I\u2019m used to having<\/p>\n
body aches, and I know they usually just go away rather fast and there\u2019s nothing serious to worry about.<\/p>\n
But when I came across this article presenting this solution to treating<\/p>\n
mild aches, I was very curious. Hanging clothespins from my earlobe was<\/p>\n
not exactly a treatment I had ever imagined for myself. But upon closer inspection,<\/p>\n
I discovered that this trick is linked to acupuncture, which most of us have probably<\/p>\n
heard of. Nevertheless, I\u2019ve still always felt a bit skeptical about whether<\/p>\n
it actually works, despite testimonies from friends who have told me that<\/p>\n
it has for them. Still \u2014 how can a part of my ear help relieve pain in my chest?<\/p>\n
Well, as certified ear reflexologist Helen Chin Lui explains, \u201ceach ear contains<\/p>\n
a complete reflex map of the body, rich with nerve endings and multiple connectors<\/p>\n
to the central nervous system.\u201d All considered, clamping a clothespin to my ear<\/p>\n
would certainly be both the simplest and cheapest medical treatment I\u2019ve ever had.<\/p>\n
It sounds nuts, but I think it may be worth a try.<\/p>\n
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Each of these 6 different parts of the ear is said to be associated with pain and<\/p>\n
aches in various parts of the body. Applying pressure to each particular part of the ear can therefore relieve pains.<\/p>\n
The highest part of the ear is linked to the back and shoulders.<\/p>\n
Place the clothespin for about a minute on this spot to reduce tension in your shoulders.<\/p>\n
Just below is the spot that is connected to the body\u2019s internal organs.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re experiencing a lot of pain, you should naturally contact a physician.<\/p>\n
But for mild pain or discomfort, use a clothespin or your fingers<\/p>\n
to pinch this spot. It can give you the relief you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n
The upper middle part of the ear is most closely associated with pain and stiffness in the joints.<\/p>\n
Again, use a clothespin or your fingers to pinch this spot for relief.<\/p>\n
If the problem is chronic, visit your doctor. But I see no harm in trying this simple trick out first.<\/p>\n
The lower middle portion of the ear is connected to the sinuses and throat.<\/p>\n
If you want relief for colds or sinus infections, here\u2019s the spot that can alleviate the pain.<\/p>\n
Just above your ear lobe is the spot associated with digestion.<\/p>\n
Pinch this spot to help relieve stomach pain. And if you tend to often<\/p>\n
feel nauseous, you can even try this out as a preventative method.<\/p>\n
Finally, the lowest part of the ear, your love, is said to be connected<\/p>\n
to two main parts of the body: the head and the heart. Apply pressure<\/p>\n
on the ear lobe to relieve headaches. It can prove to be very effective.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not entirely clear how and what acupuncture does to the body,<\/p>\n
but it\u2019s widely believed that the treatment releases endorphins,<\/p>\n
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one of the body\u2019s natural pain-relieving substances. The effect of endorphins on the body help lessen pain.<\/p>\n
These methods however should never take precedence over your health care professional\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n
Either way, I know I\u2019ll definitely be giving \u201cear-cupuncture\u201d a shot,<\/p>\n
if anything out of sheer curiosity. Will you also try this out? Let us know how it works for you in the comment section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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