Acupuncture and herbs are very helpful supportive tools when the goal is overcoming addictive habits. Auriculotherapy is the most widely used approach in tackling addiction. This is the use of tiny needles placed in the outer ear to access particular body systems. The end result is a calming of anxiety and reduction of response to impulse. Also referred to as “NADA Protocol”, this approach to the treatment of addiction is commonly used in in drug treatment centers to aid in the curbing of addictive tendencies.

The ear is also a great microsystem to use for weight loss. It diminishes cravings, anxiety, and impulsiveness to give the extra push of will power required to reach weight loss goals. Whether the addiction be to cigarettes, alcohol and drugs, or food, auriculotherapy addresses the obsessive chemical and hand to mouth energies that make it so difficult to quit. Herbal formulations address the specific withdrawal symptoms that are unique to each individual and strengthen the body systems that have been weakened by addiction. Acupuncture and herbs, when combined, offer a comprehensive approach to addiction and weight loss goals. These tools can be used in conjunction with weight loss and exercise programs or over the counter smoking cessation products thus enhancing these strategies to accomplish even stronger effects!