"Balance is not something you find, it's something you create."

The vagus nerve is one of the longest nerves in the body. As it runs through the whole body. Due to this we can stimulate the vagus nerve in our ears. By stimulating the any point in the ear we encourage the body's rest-and-digest and social engagement systems. What this means is that we are able to shift out of trauma and chronic stress; fight, flight, freeze, fawn and/or dissociate. 

Acudetox has shown to support people through cravings, withdrawal, recovery, stress, anxiety, insomnia and pain. 

The five points that are targeted are Shen men, Sympathetic, Kidney, Liver and Lung points. 

• Shen Men is considered the spirit gate. It helps with stress relief, relaxation, calming the brain, supports emotional processing. May help with anxiety, depression and insomnia. 
• Sympathetic helps the nervous system shift from sympathetic activation (fight or flight) to a parasympathetic state (rest and digest). 
• Kidney is often related to fear. This point supports adrenal glands which are one organ that provides our body with cortisol (stress hormone). 
• Liver is often related to anger and irritability. This point helps support emotional flow, and helps relax muscle tension. The liver is also our primary organ for detoxification. 
• Lung is often related to grief and sadness. It also regulates the skin. The lungs are another primary organ in detoxification. 

What if I am unsure about the pins? 

If you are unsure about the pins, I do offer ear seeds. Ear seeds are acupressure that you can leave on for about a week. They are like stickers with a tiny bead to provide that pressure on the same points described above. Ear seeds are a good alternative if children are interested and they won't be able to stay still for the needed time. 

How long is treatment? 

Each session is about 30-45 minutes for optimal results. If you are running short on time 20-minutes will also help! 

How often can I come or is recommended? 

You can get treatment once a day if that is something that would be beneficial. This is usually best for someone experiencing cravings and withdrawals. You can come once a week. It really depends on what you need and what is beneficial for you.