"Ear 'seeding' cured my stress!"

Years of anxiety left Linda Leslie struggling emotionally and physically, until a chance encounter led her to a simple remedy that brought her instant calm and healing

- Gina Roberts-Grey

As a restaurateur in Chicago, Linda Leslie was no stranger to stress. Working 15-hour days left her mind in a tumult, always racing and causing her insomnia, which left her groggy and brain-fogged. At the height of her stress, Linda also began having consistent pain in her neck and shoulder.

For 15 years, Linda tried many different things to manage her stress levels, from antianxiety medicine to yoga and mindfulness, but nothing kept it in check. Then, two years ago, as she was walking into her dentist’s office, the then-68-year-old noticed an acupuncturist next door. She’d always wanted to try it, and now thought maybe it could even help her finally find calm. 

Seeds of hope