import CenterView from "@/components/CenterView";
import LearnMoreLink from "@/components/LearnMoreLink";
import earAcu1 from "@/public/content/auricular_accupuncture.jpg";
import Image from "next/image";

const EarAcupuncture = () => {
  return (
    <CenterView
      bg_color="bg-primary-300"
      txt_color="text-primary-500"
      id="earacupuncture"
    >
      <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-around md:flex-row">
        <div className="basis-2/5">
          <Image
            src={earAcu1}
            alt="Ear acupuncture"
            className="rounded-lg drop-shadow-2xl"
          />
        </div>
        <div className="basis-2/5">
          <h1 className="text-5xl md:text-7xl">Auriculotherapy</h1>
          <div className="my-10">
            Auriculotherapy utilizes the external ear's auricle to{" "}
            <strong>alleviate pain, dysfunction, and diseases</strong>{" "}
            throughout the body. The ear's auricle is a complete microsystem
            representing over 200 acupuncture points related to vertebrae,
            nerves, organs, and the central nervous system. Dr. Paul Nogier of
            France developed the concept of somatic tropic correspondence in the
            auricle,{" "}
            <strong>
              building upon ancient Chinese acupuncture practices.
            </strong>
          </div>
          <LearnMoreLink href="/articles/ear-acupuncture">
            Learn more about ear acupuncture
          </LearnMoreLink>
        </div>
      </div>
      <div className="mt-10 flex flex-col items-start justify-around md:mt-20 md:flex-row">
        <div className="basis-2/5">
          <h2>Mechanism</h2>
          Both body acupuncture and auriculotherapy{" "}
          <strong>facilitate natural healing,</strong> with auricular therapy
          becoming increasingly recognized for its diagnostic and therapeutic
          potential. Although the practice originated in China, Dr. Nogier's
          work and further research revolutionized auriculotherapy, making it a
          powerful tool in modern healthcare.
        </div>
        <div className="basis-2/5">
          <h2>Evidence</h2>
          Auriculotherapy gained{" "}
          <strong>
            scientific validation through studies like the 1980 research by
            Abbot et al.,
          </strong>{" "}
          showing endorphinogenic response. Dr. Nogier's concept of
          embryological tissue types and hormonal basis formed the foundation
          for understanding auricular points' somatotopic functions.
          Auriculotherapy's{" "}
          <strong>
            efficacy in pain relief and natural healing was demonstrated through
            increased skin conductivity and Vascular Autonkmic Signal (VAS)
            response.
          </strong>
        </div>
      </div>
    </CenterView>
  );
};

export default EarAcupuncture;