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Dr. Bruce Sirlin - Auricular Therapy for Smoking Cessation
What is Auricular Therapy?
Safe, effective, painless microelectronic stimulation of
nerve endings on the outer ear. It is medically accepted and FDA
approved.
How can this therapy help with smoke cessation?
the treatment eliminates the chemical dependency to nicotine
and the symptoms of withdrawal and craving for it.
What conditions can auricular therapy treat?
While auricular therapy is used for numerous conditions including
all types of addictions, the focus of our practice is the treatment
of nicotine and alcohol dependence, appetite reduction, stress and
pain.
Are there any side effects or contraindications?
There are no known side effects of auricular therapy. Pregnancy
and pacemakers are contraindications to this therapy.
Does the treatment hurt?
No. The majority of people report that the treatment is painless.
How long does the procedure take?
Orientation takes about an hour and is followed by a 10-15 minute
treatment.
How many visits will I need?
One visit only. A small percentage of people require a second visit,
which if done within the same week is free of charge.
How does this therapy work?
Auricular therapy is similar to ear acupuncture but it uses no needles.
A micro-current simulator is placed on reflex points on the outside
of the ear. These points then send a message to the brain based
on the location of the reflex point being treated. Most people feel
only a tiny tingling at the reflex points during the treatment.
To understand how this therapy works, imagine your brain as a computer.
Inside this computer is a "map" of the entire body. This
map is projected onto the ear through the body's nervous system.
Treating specific points on the ear is like hitting certain keys
on the computer's keyboard to access certain areas of the brain.
Background and Research
Dr. Bruce Sirlin has been trained in auricular therapy by Dr. Jay
Holder who is a leading pioneer in addiction treatment. Dr. Holder
has done extensive research in auricular therapy. In 1991, Dr. Holder
was awarded the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Medicine for his work
and research uncovering new acupuncture points in the ear. |
Bear
has been an Earth Medicine Practitioner for over ten years, combining
training and experience from all over the world. He has studied
extensively all areas of Naturopathic Medicines, including Homeopathy,
Herbal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition.
In
addition to Bear’s wealth of knowledge in Alternative
Medicine, he offers a heartfelt concern for his clients’
whole being, assisting in their growth not only physically but emotionally,
mentally and, of course, spiritually.
Steve Lippmann is a Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist. He supports holistic therapies at the crossroads of Eastern and Western medicine.