What are dot·on ear seeds?
The gold plated or titanium dot·on ear seeds are a form of auricular therapy, a technique using stimulation of points located on the outer ear in order to have a therapeutic effect elsewhere in the body.
dot·ons are held in place by a piece of transparent medical grade adhesive tape, applying constant gentle pressure on your ear, stimulating that specific auricular point.
Auricular therapy views the outer ear as a microsystem representing your entire body. There are over 200 points on your ear corresponding to different body parts and functions, a system similar to reflexology on the foot.
How do they work?
Your ear has a direct connection to your brain and nervous system, by way of nerve branches: cranial nerves and spinal nerves connect to the ear, creating this auricualr microsystem. When you place dot·on beads on your ear, you are stimulating those nerve branches which are themselves directly connected and send message to your brain and nervous system.
Research has shown that these are messages of homeostasis (Source: NIH), meaning it brings your body to a more balanced and healthy state.