Affordable Family Health Care

Finally, there's medical care on your schedule!

 

Affordable Family Health Care, Inc.
1911 E Highway 10
Suite D
Grove, OK 74344
ph: 918-786-9587
fax: 918-786-9927
alt: 918-791-8671

What is a "Ear Stapling"?   

Ear stapling uses the principles of Auricular (ear) Acupuncture to work to stop or control cravings. The staple works by applying pressure to the ear reflex point in the ear. Depending upon the craving and its relationship to stress, different points may be used. As a result ear stapling can be used to aid a person in weight loss, smoking cessation, stress relief, and other problems.

 For "Weight loss" it sends a signal to the brain, and endorphins are released telling you that you are satisfied when you eat. You get full a lot faster, and it also eliminates cravings for food, sugar cravings, and gives your body an abundant thirst for water.

For "Smoking," the staple works by applying pressure to the ear reflex point in the ear, but in a different spot than for weight loss. It also sends a signal to the brain decreasing your cravings for a cigarette, and giving you a very foul and nasty taste when you do try and smoke.

  • What Are The Risks?

    With proper care of the staple there are limited risks involved.  As with any piercing there is a risk of infection associated with it, even if sterile technique is followed scrupulously. We will teach you how to properly care for your staples to prevent infection during aftercare. Aside from the daily cleaning you will do, keeping your hands clean, and not touching your staples is first and foremost to the prevention of infection.

  • There have been a number of small studies that support ear acupuncture as a treatment for obesity. The most recent was published in 2003 in Medical Acupuncture. It found that ear acupuncture can help when combined with a 2,000 calorie a day diet and 15 minutes a day of walking. This was a very small study of only 20 obese women, ranging in age from 22 to 42. Half of them received weekly 15-minute sessions of acupuncture at relevant points in the ear. By the time the eight-week study ended, the women receiving ear acupuncture had lost a mean of 10.3 pounds while the women who didn't get acupuncture lost a mean of 3 pounds. All of the 10 women who received the acupuncture treatments reported a decrease in appetite compared with only one woman in the control group.

     

How Long Does It Last?

It can last from 6-12 weeks, but everyone is different in how their body reacts to the staple. We recommend at least 7-14 days before replacing, or when the ear is not tender after removal. We are always here to guide you to ensure we do what's best for you. 

There is never a charge to remove staples for our clients.

How much does ear stapling cost?

The fee for each stapling, including all supplies, is $60. Ear staples are removed at no charge if done within 6 to 12 weeks of the stapling.

Who Can Get Ear Stapling?
Anyone can receive ear stapling. However, the stapling appears to work best in those who have more weight to lose. At Affordable Family Health Care, we only staple people whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is equal to or greater than 28. Those who have lower BMIs and want to lose a little weight can discuss other therapies.

For those that have chosen stapling as an adjunct to smoking cessation, there are no restrictions.

 

Ear stapling has been around for decades. It has been scientifically proven that different points in the ear demonstrate high electricity that is related to different points of the body. When the body is stressed, unbalanced, or even diseased, an increase of energy is put out. In theory, energy flow is enhanced to this area of the body. This is how the staple works, by tapping into the energy flow called Chi.

Affordable Family Health Care, Inc.
1911 E Highway 10
Suite D
Grove, OK 74344
ph: 918-786-9587
fax: 918-786-9927
alt: 918-791-8671