If you're thinking about getting a new piercing, what are your reasons? Often, people cite things like fashion, current trends, personal taste, wanting to make a certain impression, or belonging to a particular group. Health benefits of piercings are rarely mentioned, but they do exist. For some people, the health benefits of piercings are indeed the reason they consider getting one.
Are there any health benefits to piercing?
Most people think of piercings first in terms of their disadvantages, including health risks. These include the pain of the piercing itself, the risk of infection during the healing process, and the risk of permanent damage if, for example, a nerve is hit. Health benefits of piercings are rarely mentioned, yet they do exist, especially with ear and nose piercings.
Health benefits of nose piercing
According to Ayurveda, a nose ring on the left side of the nose is said to offer three benefits: it increases a woman's vitality, alleviates menstrual cramps, and reduces pain during childbirth. But how can a nose piercing provide these advantages? Ear and nose piercings are sometimes considered alternative medicine. They are classified as a form of acupuncture, which treats physical and emotional problems by stimulating specific pressure points on the body with thin needles.
Health benefits of ear piercing
Ear piercing in general is said to improve blood circulation and thus cognitive function. Health benefits of piercing in the center of the ear include improved eyesight; a piercing in the middle of the ear is said to improve the immune response and alleviate menstrual cramps.
An earring or stud in the left ear is said to significantly reduce pain in women. Furthermore, piercings in the left ear are believed to greatly lessen the pain of childbirth.
Are there health benefits to ear piercings, but only for men? Yes! Ear piercings stimulate sperm production in men, so anyone who wants children should suggest an ear piercing to their partner.
For both sexes: piercing offers health benefits; the pressure points on the ear stimulate hunger and thus ensure healthy digestion.
A helix piercing helps to relax muscles, release energy for self-healing and improves blood circulation.