Principles of Ear Acupuncture

6.5 Needling Technique and Choice of Needles -- 7 Methods of Stimulation -- 7.1 Needling and Electrical Stimulation -- 7.2 Infiltration of Points and Zones -- 7.3 Use of the Soft Laser -- 7.4 The Use of Laser in Ear Acupuncture -- 7.4.1 Introduction -- 7.4.2 Physical Principles -- 7.4.3 Biological Principles -- 7.4.4 Clinical Use -- 7.4.5 Treatment Examples -- 7.5 Auricular Massage -- 7.6 Microphlebotomy -- 7.7 Methods of Continuous Stimulation -- 8 Practical Approach -- 8.1 Preparation and Positioning of the Patient -- 8.2 Choice of Primary Therapeutic Access