Auricular
medicine
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Auricular
therapy
What is Auricular Medicine
Dr Paul Nogier introduced to the world an exciting new microsystem that he termed "auricular therapy."' With further pursuit of perfection, he introduced yet another more sophisticated system, "auricular medicine." This was made possible by the discovery of the Vascular Autonomic Signal (VAS).Under normal, healthy, non-stressful conditions, the electromagnetic field (EMF), or the "aura" of the ear, extends laterally to a maximum distance of I cm measured from the external surface of the ear. An EMF extending more than I cm is indicative of energetic stress. As a microsystem, the ear represents all the organs of the body; consequently, any energetic disturbance of any organ could be projected as a stressed EMF of the ear.
However, this does not specify which of the organs is responsible for the stress. Dr Nogier, through his discovery of the VAS, was able to pinpoint the exact organ responsible for such change of the EMF position. The VAS is a transient change of the radial pulse qualities that could be perceived by palpating the radial artery at a specific point at the distal forearm area. A positive VAS finding means a stronger and fuller pulsation. Dr Nogier also introduced the use of filters for the diagnosis of energetic imbalances. By applying plastic containers holding different actual diseased organs to the skin of the arm, a definitive change in the ear's EMF will indicate the intolerance of the body to that particular tissue. This reaction happens only if the patient has an energetic imbalance in an organ identical to the one tested. The name given to these plastic containers is filters. In this case, applying a filter containing diseased cortical tissue to the arm of the patient will "filter" out all information perceived by the skin, except for those of the cortical tissues (hence, the term, filter). If the patient has a problem affecting the cortical tissues, as was the case in this patient, the body will respond by showing stress, reflected on the ear. As a result, the ear's EMF boundary will move away from it.
Dr Nogier found that by applying an organ filter on the arm and then approaching the ear with a filter of 3 different Kodak colors (red 25, green 58, blue 44A), which resonate with the 3 phases of the ear, this in turn resonates with the 3 stages of any disease, namely acute (phase 1), chronic (phase 2), and sub acute (phase 3). By palpating the radial artery pulse at the same time, a positive VAS will be felt as the tricolor filter hits the edge of the ear's EMF. This will allow determination of whether the EMF moved out (indicating stress), or was not affected by (indicating no stress) that particular organ filter. After the affected tissue is determined, other filters of possible causal agents can be added 1-by-1 to see which of them is responsible for the patient's ailment. Again, this is a "filtering method." By applying a filter containing a virus collection, one can determine if the problem with the cortical tissues is due to a virus infection. In this particular case, such a mix of filters did not stress the ear's EMF, indicating the wrong match. This process could be repeated using filters of bacteria or other organisms. In this case, nothing matched. It was not until a filter of lead was added that the EMF was stressed again, indicating that the lead was responsible for the cortical pathology. When a third filter was added containing the proposed homeopathic remedy, the stress of the EMF disappeared, which suggested that this particular remedy might have the ability to correct the patient's ailment. In this case, the patient reacted adversely to a filter of the cerebral cortex, suggesting the site of the problem. Later, when other filters were paired with the cerebral cortex filter, it was the lead filter than promoted conjoint distress. This suggested the underlying cause the stressed cortical tissues.
Auricular Medicine offers a very sophisticated system for both treatment and diagnosis. Auricular Medicine requires adequate knowledge to feel the VAS changes, appreciate the changes in the EMF of the ear.
NCE 1. Nogier PFM. From Auriculotherapy to Auriculomedicine. MoulinsMetz, France: Maisonneuve, 1983.
Reprinted with permission from the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. This article originally appeared in Medical Acupuncture, the journal of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
Reference
NCE 1. Nogier PFM. From Auriculotherapy to Auriculomedicine. MoulinsMetz, France: Maisonneuve, 1983.
Reprinted with permission from the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. This article originally appeared in Medical Acupuncture, the journal of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
What is Auricular Therapy
In the 1950s, French neurologist Paul Nogier introduced a new acupuncture microsystem known as "auricular therapy."1,2 Later, his continued efforts and research resulted in the introduction of "auricular medicine." This system, an evolution of his original discovery, was made possible by the discovery of the vascular autonomic signal, a neurocardiovascular response perceived when the body is subjected to a stressor. The signal results in a transient change of the radial pulse qualities that could be perceived by palpating the radial artery at a specific point at the distal forearm area. Upon exposing the body to a stressor, the pulse is perceived to become fuller and stronger for a few seconds.
Another concept in auricular medicine is the electromagnetic field (EMF) of the ear. Under normal, healthy, non-stressful conditions, the EMF, or the "aura," of the ear extends laterally and perpendicularly from the external surface of the ear to a maximum distance of 1 cm. An EMF extending beyond 1 cm is indicative of energetic stress. As a microsystem, the projection of all the organs of the body can be identified on the ear; when an organ is stressed, its projection on the ear will reflect this stress by emitting excess energy. Consequently, any energetic disturbance of any organ will be reflected on the ear as a stressed EMF.
The vascular autonomic signal (VAS) can help guide the practitioner to pinpoint the exact organ responsible for such change in the EMF position. This can be accomplished by using filters, plastic containers with different kinds of stressors (organ tissues, medications, toxins, etc). As certain filters approach the ear, a transient change in the quality of pulse can be perceived at the radial artery once the filter comes in contact with the EMF of the ear. This response will determine the distance of the EMF boundary from the ear. In this case a filter containing cat dander was applied to the forearm of this patient. As the body perceived that as an exposure to the same allergen, the organs involved in the allergy process became energetically stressed. The stress also became evident on the ear. This was manifested by immediate expansion of the EMF of the ear beyond its resting position. While the clinician continues to palpate the pulse, the pointed end of a hammer-shaped plastic piece is used to scan the edge of the ear's EMF. Once this pointed end passes over the projection of the distressed organ, the energy emitted from that organ is reflected back to the source of emission. In effect, this will act as a stressor to the body, leading to a transient increase in the quality of the pulse. This way, the practitioner can identify the organ involved.
Auricular medicine offers a sophisticated system for providing invaluable information to help with diagnosis. It also offers a unique way to treat a wide variety of problems with amazing precision that is made possible by the vascular autonomic signal.
References
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Nogier PFM. From Auriculotherapy to Auriculomedicine. Maisonneuve, France: Moulins-Les Metz; 1983.
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Frank B, Soliman N. Atlas of Auricular Therapy and Auricular Medicine. Acupuncture Arts & Press; 2003.
