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Step 1
Incorporate ear acupuncture with a regular acupuncture session in most cases. A few ear acupuncture points that are relevant to your condition may be selected.
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Step 2
Insert the needles into the acupuncture points corresponding to the affected body part and stimulate them manually. There are 130 acupuncture points on the ear that are generally arranged like an upside down body with the head represented on the lobe of the ear.
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Step 3
Use an electrical stimulation to treat the psychological aspects of addiction. Drugs, smoking and obesity may be treated by passing a high frequency electrical current through the acupuncture needle after it has been placed.
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Step 4
Stimulate the ear points for longer periods. Ear seeds come from the Vaccaria plant held in place for up to two weeks with adhesive tape. Ear tacks are tiny needles with an adhesive backing and may be held in place for up to one week.
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Step 5
Place small gold or silver balls over the acupuncture points with adhesive for patients who are apprehensive about needles. The patient can then stimulate them as required, although this is not as effective as the needles.
