Ear Piercings That Provide Acupuncture Benefits

It makes sense: Rather than book several auriculotherapy appointments, why not get a piercing that remains there for as long as you'd like? While there's not much scientific research on the effectiveness of this method, a case study published in Frontiers of Neurology observed a man who got a daith piercing to help with the chronic migraines and tension headaches from which he had suffered for years. They recorded his claims of positive changes and a decrease in his symptoms' intensity. Additionally, the daith is associated with relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Other piercings that have self-reported benefits include the helix, rook, conch, tragus, and forward helix. The helix is known for helping with insomnia and allergies; the rook for helping with stress relief, migraines, digestion, and period cramps; the conch for helping with chronic pain and muscle relaxation; the tragus for helping with weight loss via appetite suppression, anxiety, and migraines; and the forward helix for helping with muscle tension and preventing wrinkles. While there's minimal research on the effectiveness of these piercings, people continue to talk about their therapeutic results.