The relationship between dopamine and Parkinson's disease is well-known. What is perhaps less appreciated is the role of dopamine in other common conditions and the increasing use of dopamine-regulating drugs to treat them.
Methods:
This article explores the energetics of dopamine syndromes, discusses the impact of dopamine-regulating drugs, and suggests some acupuncture protocols as creative alternatives.
Cases:
Case reports on using acupuncture to treat restless legs, regional pain, anxiety/depression/dizziness, parkinsonism, and epilepsy are presented.
Conclusion:
Acupuncture for treating dopamine syndromes may have tremendous potential. The assistance acupuncture can provide in opening the Heart Center can prove to be a life-changing event.
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