22/10/2026
PDSD & GRIEF
The NADA protocol is a standardised auricular (ear) acupuncture treatment. It was developed in the 1970s at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx, New York
The Five Ear Points
The protocol uses five specific points
* Sympathetic: Calms the nervous system and aids deep relaxation.
* Shen Men (“Spirit Gate”): Reduces anxiety, nervousness, and helps with sedation.
* Kidney: Relieves mental weariness, fatigue, and supports internal organ recovery.
* Liver: Assists with detoxification and calming aggression or anger.
* Lung: Promotes emotional release (such as grief) and supports respiratory function