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Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture

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Auricular medicine is a fascinating and highly specialized form of acupuncture. It was introduced by the French physician Paul Nogier in 1956, however its roots go back in history to Ancient Egypt. 
While body acupuncture addresses the status of the energy circulation throughout the body (acupuncture points and meridians), Auricular Medicine studies the energetic status of the individual organs and tissues. For example, a liver that is fighting excess toxins in the body may appear clinically healthy through means of physical examination and laboratory testing. Auricular Medicine examination however may detect energetic disturbance in the liver which allows us to support the liver functions through variable methods well before physical signs become apparent.
 

Auricular Medicine is a tool that enables us to use the ear for obtaining valuable information about the physical and energetic status of the organs including the brain structures. Combining this information with the symptoms presented as well as the results of various investigations will help to formulate the best complementary treatment possible.

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​Auricular acupuncture operates on the information that the ear is representative of various parts of the body. Accessing the ear in specific areas has an even greater impact due to the connection of the cranial nerves, the autonomic nervous system and by extension, organs in the body. Under the umbrella of auricular acupuncture and auricular medicine is SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment).

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Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment
SAAT

SAAT is a highly specific procedure that has the ability to significantly diminish sensitivities to any kind of allergen, histamine dysfunction and auto-antibodies found in autoimmune disorders. This procedure was built on the work of Dr. Paul Nogier in France in the 1960s.  Dr. Nogier is the father of modern auricular acupuncture and discovered multiple points and zones on the ear that could be treated with a variety of methods.  Dr. Nader Soliman took this information and expanded it, beginning SAAT around 2003. Over the years he has refined his method to address allergies.  SAAT treatments have the effect of reprogramming your autonomic nervous system to instruct the immune system how to respond to a particular allergen.

A fine, hair thin needle (called a spinex needle) is inserted in the ear and left for a specified period to achieve remission of symptoms.  Generally, SAAT provides a reduction in symptoms with a single procedure.  Some cases may require one or more follow up visits for a specific allergen or set of auto-antibodies.  While western medicine doctors mainly focus on allergies by suppressing the immune response SAAT reprograms your body’s immune system to stop over-reacting to an allergen.

People who benefit from SAAT are:

• ​Those with mild or moderate allergic reactions.  

Grasses, pollens, trees, dairy, egg, etc. 

• Those with anaphylactic allergies.  

Due to safety, prudence and mitigated risk, those with anaphylactic allergies treated by the SAAT method are still advised to carry an epi pen and try to avoid those allergens.  The goal of SAAT for anaphylactic allergies is to minimize and remove the life threatening symptoms of accidental exposure. 

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• Those with Alpha Gal and MCAS 

• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) occurs when mast cells become overreactive. Histamine is one of the many inflammatory chemicals produced by overactive mast cells. MCAS symptoms may range from mild to severe, including hives, flushing, and digestive symptoms. MCAS may also be present when there is brain fog, sinus congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, or headaches after eating certain foods. Joint pain, fibromyalgia pain, anxiety, and palpitations have also been reported by those with mast cell issues.

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• Alpha-Gal Syndrome is the so-called ‘red meat’ allergy caused by a tick bite. The Lone Star tick is known to cause sensitivity to a sugar molecule (galactose-α-1,3-galactose) found in most mammals. Alpha-gal can be found in meats such as pork, beef, rabbit, lamb, and venison as well as products made from mammals (including gelatin, cow’s milk, and milk products).  The alpha-gal carbohydrate is found in the tick’s saliva, which is injected into a person’s skin during the tick’s feeding. In response, the person’s body releases immunoglobulin E antibodies to combat the foreign substance’s presence. Later, the person’s immune system may mount an attack after red meat is eaten and the Alpha-Gal carbohydrate is digested. Alpha-Gal Syndrome can manifest as hives, swelling, stomach upset, diarrhea, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, headaches, a drop in blood pressure, and in certain individuals, anaphylaxis. Reactions to eating meat, meat fumes, or food products and cosmetics that contain red meat byproducts may be experienced hours after coming into contact by those suffering from Alpha-Gal Syndrome, making the cause of symptoms difficult to detect.

SAAT has been shown to provide the strongest relief from alpha-gal allergy symptoms among all other techniques! 

​Many patients experience permanent relief from allergic reactions after one treatment session, providing a long-term solution to managing complex allergies. SAAT is minimally invasive (using only a small spinex transdermal needle) and does not rely on medications, making it ideal for those seeking an alternative, holistic approach. Oftentimes herbs or homeopathic remedies are used to support the body during healing. These are individual to what each person needs. 

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What to Expect
The Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) process begins with a detailed intake and assessment.  Testing is then done with homeopathic filters to identify specific points in the ear that are linked to your unique allergic response. Once these auricular points are located, one or more fine needles are inserted into the ear and remain in place for three to four weeks. During this time, the needle works to retrain the immune system, reducing its overreaction to allergens, often leading to long-term relief after just one treatment session.  Herbs or homeopathy are prescribed on a case by case basis.

During your follow up appointment, you will be retested for treated allergies and if there are other allergies to address, this will be done at this time. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to safety, prudence and mitigated risk, those with anaphylactic allergies treated by the SAAT method are still advised to carry an epi pen and try to avoid those allergens.  The goal of SAAT for anaphylactic allergies is to minimize and remove the life threatening symptoms of accidental exposure. 

 

Cost

$375 intake/eval (MCAS/Histamine testing and needle placed - or first two allergies)

$100 per allergy

 

Additional supplements and herbs are a separate cost

* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors. Full disclaimer

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