NADA is a standardized auricular acupuncture protocol which has many well documented benefits. It is mostly recognized in its application for: pain relief & addictions (e.g., recreational + pharmaceutical drugs, smoking, alcohol, food & habits).
NADA stands for: National Acupuncture Detoxification Association - since the 80’s it has been massively helpful with the opioid epidemic, was used in the recent Hawaiian wildfires for trauma/ PTSD and for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and pain management.
The ear is a microcosm for the rest of the body; it is said in textbooks that a fetus sits inside the ear – the energetics of the organs can be reflected inside the ear. It is also a deeply relaxing protocol and can aid in insomnia, stress, anxiety or depression.
With 5 tiny needles on each ear – these potent points innervate or stimulate:
Sympathetic: turning the ‘off’ button for fight, flight or freeze
Shen Men: which is translated from mandarin as, ‘Spirit Door’ - - connecting to spirit
Kidney auricular point: rooting the mind
Liver auricular point: forgiveness and for direction and making plans for the way forward
Lung auricular point: connected to the Vagus nerve (inner concha) and could lower heart rate
NADA Protocol (also known as: NADA-nap) session takes about 30 mins.