or is it the proverbial easy way out?
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1.\nAuricular Acupuncture: Originating with physicians in China, stimulation of acumeridian points in the ear is known to have a long history of success in bringing about health improvements. Dr. Wilson has performed auricular acupuncture using both needles and the more recent methods of electrical stimulation and electrical biofeedback technologies. At NIHA he offers needle-free techniques such as the “Stim Flex 400A”, ETPS and “Pointer Plus.” He considers auricular acupuncture an important part of an integrative medicine program.\n\n\nWhat Is Auricular Therapy?\n\nAuricular therapy is one of the most important components of traditional Chinese acupuncture. It is a specialized form where the auricle (ear) is used to stimulate various organs and meridians in the body. The ear represents a fetus in the womb but in an inverted position. It is a microcosm of the macrocosm: the ear represents the entire body.\n\nHow Does Auricular Therapy Work?\n\nBased on extensive clinical research, there are three accepted theories which explain how auricular therapy works.\n\nThe Homuncular Reflex Theory (Anatomical Model) shows that the map of the location of auricular points is in the shape of an inverted fetus. Message transfer between auricular points and related body parts has been found to be bi-directional.\n\n\nThe Delta Reflex Theory (Lock & Key) shows that stimulation of body parts causes a change in temperatre of the related auricular point, and vice versa. \n\n\nIn short, the 'key' of auricular stimulation can open the 'lock' of somatic 'body' response in the corresponding body parts.\n\nA deeper look at Meridian Theory shows that energy travels along a system of pathways, neither vessels nor nerves, and converges at the ear. This is one of the most important aspects of Chinese auricular therapy. \n\nWhy Is It Old?\nAuricular therapy has a long history in China. The earliest recorded mention of the close relationship between the ear and the body is found in the Silk Book Meridians, written around 500 B.C., which states that the ear meridian originates in the back of the hand and ascends to enter the ear. Auricular diagnostic and therapeutic methods were first documented in Nei Jing, The Classic of Medicine, written around 200 B.C., which stated that the nature and location of various diseases could be determined by inspection of the shape, color, moistness, and collaterals of the ear. It recommended the use of blood-letting puncturing of the collaterals of the ear to treat headache and side pain.\n\nLater practitioners continued to develop the practical application of auricular diagnosis and to do research into the mechanisms of auricular therapy. During the Jin dynasty (265-420 AD), auricular massage was widely used to preserve health and to diagnose and treat various diseases and disorders. The use of auricular acupuncture and moxibustion was first recorded during the Tang dynasty (608-907 AD). During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD), auricular medicinal coating came into use, and auricular massage for children was popular. During the Qing dynasty (1644-1911 AD), the use of auricular temperature measurement as a means of prognosis was recorded. This led to the creation of the first ear map and auricular massage chart which showed a relationship between some areas of the ear and body. \n\nWhy Is It New?\nIn 1946, an American scientist reported that there was some kind of relationship between congenital development of the kidney and the shape of ears, but it didn't get people's attention. In 1957, French practitioner Dr. Paul Nogier published his discovery that the distribution pattern of auricular points was related to the shape of an inverted fetus. After this information was published in China, it spread very fast and people combined Dr. Nogier's theory with traditional Chinese medicine to develop Chinese Auricular Therapy. This new technique is characterized by diagnosis and treatment
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eh that might be iffy if you are trying to get your own apartment. If you move out to live with a friend you can do it right now I believe. However don't quote me as legal advice please, because I'm no lawyer.
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It's easier than thinking.
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Absolutely. The "stop and go" is commonly practised.
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You don't think there might be something slightly UNETHICAL about not doing this yourself?
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its very easy...mostly common sense...if you know how to drive and know most of the driving laws it will be a cake walk...don't worry
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YES THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY JUST BE VERY GENTEL AND YOU CAN DO IT
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Money talks if you got it you can pretty much get out of anything! sad isnt it.
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A simple no would be okay
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Yes, you can. But don't expect to know what you are doing, and don't expect to win if you don't know what you are doing.
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Sh**or get off the pot!\n\nLOL
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its easy...much easy more than u can just think,\ntry it..
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Sorry but i think thats the quickest way...
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you have to be honest, its the only way
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suck it up or leave,\n\nit could be worse you could be homeless
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Best bet is to get out of Texas.
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You don't know what to do?\n\nThat's painfully obvious if you're asking for advice here.\n\nDo the opposite of what most people here recommend and you might get out alive.