Q How does ADHD treatment proceed step by step?
A The process follows: diagnosis and differentiation → Heart-Spleen-Kidney tonifying formula → acupuncture added → three-month reassessment.
Detailed Answer
Korean medicine ADHD treatment is structured in four main stages. Stage 1 (weeks 1–2): Initial consultation, constitutional differentiation, and review of Western medical records to set the treatment direction. Stage 2 (months 1–3): Herbal formula prescribed to address Heart-Spleen Deficiency and Kidney Deficiency, with biweekly check-ins to monitor response. Stage 3 (months 1–3): Once symptoms have stabilized, acupuncture at Shenmen (HT7) and Baihui (GV20) is added and integrated with concentration training. Stage 4 (after month 3): Following evaluation, the prescription is transitioned to a maintenance phase or treatment conclusion is considered.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we place great importance on having both parent and child jointly set treatment goals. We establish specific, measurable targets — such as maintaining focus for a certain number of minutes or reducing the frequency of impulsive behaviors — and share progress at every visit.
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