ADD, ADHD and Acupuncture

Many parents do not realize their options when deciding on a treatment for ADD and ADHD. A lot of people know that acupuncture is very effective for pains, but acupuncture can also treat ADD and ADHD.

ADD and ADHD is a physiological problem which is characterized mostly by poor concentration and distractibility. According to the Taoist principle of Yin and Yang, In order for a person to be healthy, their Yin and Yang must be balanced. The disorder of ADHD and ADD is caused when yin and yang is out of balance so chi can not flow freely in the body.

Most commonly used ADD and ADHD medications can only cover the symptoms with adverse side effects. That is one reason that sufferers of ADD and ADHD and their families have been looking for a more holistic, natural approach. Acupuncture can be a powerful tool in the struggle to calm the victims of ADD and ADHD. It can also help to address some of the unpleasant side effects of the medications used to treat them.

One of my patients was a 17 year old boy who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was only 3 years old. He started to take Ritlan when he was 9 years old. Then he changed to another medication called Concerta when he was 14 years old. Even with medication, he couldn't control his emotions. He had anxiety and lost focus and he couldn’t study. He lost balance in his life. After about 7 weeks of acupuncture treatment, he gradually cut his medication. His anxiety disappeared, he could study again. He regained balance in his life.

No parent wants their child (ren) take medication for life As a doctor, I understand that if this teenager’s anxiety got worse it would develop into depression. Then he would have to depend on a larger dose of an even stronger medication.

From my clinic experience, natural remedies, such as acupuncture is the best option for physiological problems. If the case is so extreme, I highly recommend the combination of natural remedy and medication. In fact during the stages of acupuncture treatment, the patient readjusts and harmonizes themselves. They will feel more confident in themselves.

Acupuncture can stimulate the body's natural healing power and help maintain harmony and health in the body. Acupuncture is also known for its supportive function in maintaining brain, nervous system and circulatory health. Acupuncture is the ultimate option for ADD and ADHD.