Auriculotherapy
Auriculotherapy is also known as 'ear acupuncture.' Based upon acupuncture principles, and similar to reflexology and iridology, this practice stimulates areas of the external ear to alleviate health concerns elsewhere in the body.
Auriculotherapy maps areas of the ear to corresponding points in the body to help promote health and healing. It has been used for the relief of chronic pain and the alleviation of substance abuse and a broad range of medical conditions. Treatment can include application of massage, low energy laser or acupuncture needles. It was developed into a treatment system in the early 1950's by French doctor Paul Nogier.