Piercing is a fashion statement like no other. Piercing is nothing new, from tribal customs to modern fashion statements, it has been a part of almost every culture and civilization throughout history. More recently, unique piercings like rook piercing and daith piercing have been growing in popularity, not only for their beauty but also as preventative medicine for migraines. While there is no scientific evidence supporting this method of migraine prevention, there is a growing number of believers, both among the general public and within the medical community, in the healing properties of these types of piercings.
As piercing is reaching new heights of popularity, there are certain aspects of Daith piercing that you need to be aware of before you hop in the piercing chair. The goal of this informative article is to highlight the necessary information needed for getting a Daith piercing.
Daith rhymes with faith but is generally referred to as doth. It is the perforation that passes through the crux of the helix, which is the innermost cartilage fold in the ear. This piercing should always be performed by piercing experts because it is quite tricky, especially considering the location of the piercing, and requires a specific technique and a specific kind of needle.
Daith piercing has been a part of cultural tradition, religious affirmations, and self-expression for a long time. Different forms of piercing have been practiced by humans for thousands of years for many reasons, one being their healing properties. And acupuncture has been practiced for ages as well.
Piercing is believed to affect the energy flow in the body. For example, piercing a certain part of the ear can mitigate pain and affect the internal functions throughout the body. Ears are believed to contain the highest concentration of pressure points that are directly associated with pain throughout the body. In the world of preventative and alternative medicine, ears are considered a microsystem through with one can access all the pressure points in the body.
