If have difficulty concentrating and/or are forgetful or fidgety, these maybe telltale signs that you are suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD, for short.
A psychological disorder ADD, is associated with focus and concentration problems. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a related condition that manifests symptoms of hyperactivity, and problems dealing with impulse control in relation to the verbal and/or physical actions of the person.
ADD and ADHD are conditions usually diagnosed in children prior to the age of seven; some of these children may carry symptoms into their teen and adulthood and even for their entire lives. Children with ADD/ADHD may manifest misbehavior or defiance, while adults oftentimes encounter problems in social settings or on their job where their reactions are often misunderstood.
Issues with Conventional Treatments
Parents are often confused and stressed when their child is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Traditional treatments usually involve drugs, which can have adverse effects on young children more so when they are taken for extended period of time when they grow into teens and adults. Moreover, a lot of parents are wary to diagnose their young child as it risks shaping their self-image as one of illness.
Since these drugs come with unwanted side effects, ADD/ADHD diagnosed adults are searching for alternative treatments that are safer and natural. Until recently, however, other forms of treatments were very few when it comes to resolving these two complex conditions.
The consequence of not addressing these two illnesses in young children are not good especially because it impacts the cognitive and academic aspects of the child during the child’s formative years; in adolescence and adulthood, it can lead to criminal involvement. These outcomes clearly mean that ADD and ADHD are conditions that need to be urgently addressed.
Acupuncture Can Help
A treatment that aims to free the blockage of energy (qi) flow along pathways known as meridians, acupuncture is a form of alternative treatment for ADD/ADHD. It has been known to resolve dozens of mental and physical maladies for thousands of years.
Studies have shown that acupuncture can effectively treat ADHD. One particular study conducted in Japan involved a brain hemodynamic study and showed how acupuncture was able to lessen the activity in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (DMPFC). DMPFC hyperactivity is related to a number of psychiatric conditions with socio-emotional disturbances such as ADHD and schizophrenia. In Korea, a computed tomography combined with fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography study showed alterations in brain glucose metabolism in certain areas of the brain after acupuncture treatment. All in all, these outcomes demonstrate that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for ADHD.
In traditional Chinese medicine, ADD/ADHD is considered to be the result of disturbance of the spirit, mind, and shen of the person, showing in both the person’s metabolism and genetics. Acupuncture is a calming and gentle medical procedure that aims to balance the body systems of the patient, taking into account the emotional/mental and physical needs of each individual. A form of acupuncture known as ear acupuncture or auricular acupuncture, combined with Chinese herbal medicine can help decrease hyperactivity and enhance concentration and focus.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in West Orange along with dietary therapy can help bring back energetic flow to the mind and body. Adult and child treatments both are focused and gentle delivering the most potent and yet most soothing outcomes possible. Moreover, these modalities are devoid of any side effects.
Safe and Effective
The New York Times said that drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin, which are the most common medications prescribed to children with the ADD/ADHD when taken for long periods of time neither result in the improvement of these children’s behavior nor better their achievements in school. Moreover, the paper added, these medications come with extreme side effects that include stunted growth. On the other hand, acupuncture, is free of side effects, is calming and safe to use.
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