acupuncture for kids

Acupuncture for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Acupuncture for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture effectively treats the “Shen” or Spirit which controls our emotional and mental or cognitive balance. When healthy the Qi or vital energy that nourishes the Spirit will create a young person who is exuberant, has a healthy curiosity, is eager to learn and whose behavior is developmentally appropriate.

James’ Journey to Wellness with Crohn's Disease

James’ Journey to Wellness with Crohn's Disease

James’ Journey to Wellness with Chron's Disease - James was small for his age, and had a real difficulty with fidgeting in his seat when I was trying to talk to him.  It was exhausting just watching him flail around in his seat like a fish out of water! His mother appeared unphased by this behavior, but in my head I strongly attributed this to the permeability of his gut leaching things like unwanted sugars and gluten into his brain, causing the hyperactive behavior.