Drugs and Acupuncture: The Energetic Impact of Antidepressant Medications

Abstract

Many patients seeking acupuncture are taking antidepressants, yet rarely do they appreciate the impact such drugs might have on the acupuncture process. In this paper, the author explores the energetic effect of antidepressants, using side-effect profiles and the impressions of other practitioners. The argument is made that antidepressants can interfere with acupuncture and can even prevent patients from getting to the root of their illness.

Acupuncture, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and the Energetics of Stimulants

“…In previous articles the author has explored the energetics of antidepressants and benzodiazepines. 1,2 This article focuses more on stimulants, and compares the conventional approach to ADHD to that of Chinese Medicine (CM) with its focus on balancing Heart and Mind.…”