Ear stapling

Ear stapling is a form of acupuncture that involves inserting a thin staple through a portion of the pinnathe visible part of the ear. Ear stapling has been suggested as an alternative weight-loss treatment, and there is recent evidence to support its efficacy but none from reputable scientific journals.[1] [2][3]

References

  1. "Ear stapling for weight loss: Does it work? - MayoClinic.com". Retrieved 2013-02-16.
  2. Yeo, S; Kim, K S; Lim, S (2013), "Randomised clinical trial of five ear acupuncture points for the treatment of overweight people.", Acupuncture in Medicine, doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010435
  3. Shukro, R.P.; et al. (February 2014), "The effects of auricular electroacupuncture on obesity in female patients--a prospective randomized placebo-controlled pilot study.", Complementary Therapies in Medicine, doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2013.10.002
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