Acupuncture / ototherapy is an effective treatment for chronic stress and anxiety. Ototherapy helps the body to function by removing unnecessary stress and excessive anxiety that cause chronic fatigue, both physical and psychological.

Ototherapy is a therapeutic technique applied to the ear  which can also be used to treat stress before examinations. There are special points in the ear that affect the psyche, stress, mood and concentration.

Ear acupuncture affects both the central and autonomic nervous systems, achieving significant benefits in the case of stress and anxiety. It balances the sympathetic – parasympathetic nervous system and prevents and treats all the symptoms of anxiety.

There are many scientific studies that prove the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture and ototherapy to regulate stress. Acupuncture and ototherapy are internationally recognized methods with great validity and reliability. They deal with anxiety disorders with great efficiency and are: natural, individualized, painless, well tolerated, without any side effects when performed by a doctor specialized in the method

References

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