The use of prescription stimulants for attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing. Yet some people would question whether ADHD is a disease at all or just part of a spectrum of normal human behavior. Chinese Medicine (CM) tends toward the latter, regarding the syndrome as an expression of a Heart–Mind (Xin) imbalance. In this article, the author discusses the energetics of ADHD and stimulants while exploring acupuncture options.
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