Dr. Michael Smith recently amended the NADA protocol to three needles
Sympathetic -
Shen men
Lung -
please see the video made by NADA India for more information

Needling of five points in the ear that effects the body to detox from any addictive substance. Helps the body to self regulate from the effects of stress, PTSD, depression and anxiety, helping the individual to focus and enable them to deal with daily events. The protocol has been adopted for treatment during and after critical events to treat large populations dealing with displacement and anxiety .
The protocol which has become know as the NADA Protocol (National Acupuncture Detox Association) was developed in the 1970's at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx under the supervision of Dr Michael Smith and has been used World Wide. It has come to be an effective, inexpensive treatment procedure in the treatment of alcohol and drug withdrawal.

As you can see, the needles are just a bit thicker than a hair causing little or no pain on insertion

1. SYMPATHETIC - Autonomic Nervous System - fight or flight this response to preceived danger evokes great anxiety and translates into a powerful stress response in the mind, nervous system and organs of the body
Related Emotions Anxiety as opposed to Calmness

2. SHEN MEN - Spirit Gate - this point alleviates anxiety, controls nervousness, has a general relaxing effect and helps to bring the "Spirit Heart" into balance for a Conscious Self
Impatiences - Mood swings - Cruelty
as opposed to Joy - Calm - Honor

3. KIDNEY - Essential Energy - Source of Yin and Yang this point alleviates toxicity from the kidneys from chemical use. Purifies the blood and strengthens the nervous system. Calms fears and removes insecurities. As the source of Yin and Yang energy, it is related to the Life Force and Longevity
Fear - Paranoia - Anguish
as opposed to Awareness - Gentleness

4.LIVER - Emotional Balance - Rules the flow of Chi - this point alleviates toxicity in the blood in conjunction with the Kidneys. Balance of Liver energy increases emotional balance for relaxation and confidence. Stabilizes impulsive behavior and mood swings.
Anger - Rage - Depression
as opposed to Kindness - Balance

5. LUNG - Life Force Balance - Rules Chi - This point alleviates toxicity in the immune system, respiration and skin function and promotes physical balance and the expression of feelings - especially sadness. Also promotes relaxation. This is a nourishing organ involved in the very balance of the Life Force itself.
Grief - Sadness as oppose to Courage - Righteousness

Please see
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NADA SITE
www.acudetox.com

Why Use Ear Acupuncture After Traumatic Events
By Laura Cooley, LAc
http://malula.net/5.html

ARTICLE ON NADA IN REHAB SETTING - must read for NADA safety -
http://fernandobernall.com/pdf/Auricular_Acupuncture_Protocol.pdf

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." Helen Keller

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