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(January - March 2024)
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Auricle reflex system: A practical approach to diagnosis and treatment
Sistema reflejo auricular: Un enfoque práctico para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento
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Jorge Magalhães Rodriguesa,b,c,d,
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, Kalina Simõesa, Olga Moreiraa,b, Gisela Cruza, Patrícia Bernardo Soaresa, Jorge Pereira Machadoc,d
a IPTC—Research Department in Complementary Therapies, Portuguese Institute of Taiji and Qigong, Maia, Porto, Portugal
b ABS—Health Level, Atlântico Business School, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
c ICBAS - School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
d CBSin - Center of BioSciences in Integrative Health, Porto, Portugal
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Auriculotherapy and auricular acupuncture are techniques that involve stimulating specific points on the ear to treat a variety of physical and psychological conditions. This technique is based on the principle that the ear is a microsystem of the body, with each point corresponding to a specific organ or system. The history of conditions being treated through the auricle can be traced back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of its use found in Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. However, it was not until the 20th century that modern auriculotherapy was developed. Since then, auriculotherapy has been the subject of extensive research, and there is now a growing body of evidence to support its effectiveness. In this article, we discuss the historical context, possible mechanisms, clinical implications for treatment and diagnosis, and conclude by presenting a simple observation case.

The use of the auricle reflex system for treatment and diagnosis seems to be a promising complementary method with potential value for healthcare providers. It may provide a wider understanding of a patient's health and guide the selection of appropriate treatment options. It may also provide a cost-effective preventive diagnosis assessment tool that can be employed in areas without access to top-of-the-line healthcare technologies. More research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action of the auricle microsystem and to further validate its effectiveness.

Keywords:
Auricle reflex system
Auricular microsystem
Auriculotherapy
Auricular acupuncture
Diagnosis
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La auriculoterapia y la acupuntura auricular son técnicas que consisten en estimular puntos específicos de la oreja para tratar diversas afecciones físicas y psicológicas. Esta técnica se basa en el principio de que la oreja es un microsistema del cuerpo, en el que cada punto corresponde a un órgano o sistema específico. La historia del tratamiento de afecciones a través del pabellón auricular se remonta a las civilizaciones antiguas, con testimonios de su uso en las culturas china, egipcia, griega y romana. Sin embargo, la auriculoterapia moderna no se desarrolló hasta el siglo XX. Desde entonces, la auriculoterapia ha sido objeto de numerosas investigaciones y cada vez hay más pruebas de su eficacia. En este artículo analizamos el contexto histórico, los posibles mecanismos, las implicaciones clínicas para el tratamiento y el diagnóstico, y concluimos presentando un sencillo caso de observación.

El uso del sistema reflejo del pabellón auricular para el tratamiento y el diagnóstico parece ser un método complementario prometedor con un valor potencial para los profesionales sanitarios. Puede proporcionar una comprensión más amplia de la salud de un paciente y orientar la selección de las opciones de tratamiento adecuadas. También puede constituir una herramienta rentable de evaluación diagnóstica preventiva que puede emplearse en zonas sin acceso a tecnologías sanitarias de vanguardia. Es necesario seguir investigando para comprender plenamente los mecanismos de acción del microsistema auricular y seguir validando su eficacia.

Palabras clave:
Sistema reflejo auricular
Microsistema auricular
Auriculoterapia
Acupuntura auricular
Diagnóstico

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