Dr. Shelly Schochenmeier, right, a certified chiropractor acupuncturist at Advanced Pain and Balance Center, staples Cassie Oetken's ear. Ear stapling is a form of acupuncture that is fast becoming ...
North Iowans wanting to put the clamp on their appetites are pinning their hopes on tiny metal staples. Ear-stapling, a new weight-loss gimmick, has been gathering momentum within the past few months.