Attention disorders (ADHD) in Grenoble: the insight of Chinese medicine

In autumn, school difficulties become more visible: accumulated fatigue, restlessness, impulsiveness, concentration that crumbles. In traditional Chinese medicine, attention disorders are read as an imbalance between the Shen (the Spirit) and its anchoring.

Why attention disorders? The perspective of Chinese medicine

In TCM, attention depends on the Heart (which houses the Shen), the Kidney (which anchors) and the Spleen (which produces the Blood that nourishes the Spirit). In a growing child, these reserves are fragile: with the return of autumn, when energy withdraws inwards and demands increase, the Shen wavers — restlessness, distractibility, impulsiveness. A Heart Yin deficiency or a weak Spleen are frequently involved.

Two patterns frequently seen in practice

Heart Yin deficiency with agitation of the Shen

Restlessness, disturbed sleep, difficulty settling, distractibility, heat at the end of the day.

**Tongue**: pale red, thin · **Pulse**: fine, rapid

Spleen deficiency with Phlegm (clouded spirit)

Fatigue, difficulty holding attention, drowsiness in class, slow digestion, thick tongue.

**Tongue**: swollen, greasy coating · **Pulse**: slippery

What traditional Chinese medicine offers

Gentle acupuncture

Heart and Kidney points to anchor the Shen; Spleen points to clear the mind.

Dietetics

Regular meals, little sugar and screen time, foods that nourish the Blood (green vegetables, pulses, wholegrains).

Lifestyle

Protective sleep, a stable rhythm, daily movement — children need to discharge before they can learn.

The acupuncture points most often used for this complaint: C7, DM20, E36, MC6.

The combined approach of sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble

Traditional Chinese medicine and sophrology complement each other: the first acts on the body's energetic balance, the second on the nervous system and stress management. Combining the two makes it possible to treat the ground — the one that sustains the symptom — and the emotional state that accompanies it. In Grenoble, at the Centre Équilibre, this combined approach is built session after session, according to your profile.

Frequently asked questions

Can TCM replace ADHD follow-up?

No. Diagnosis and follow-up (paediatrician, neuropsychologist) are essential. TCM supports the child and the family as a complement.

Why in autumn?

In TCM, autumn draws energy inwards and reveals underlying fragilities: fatigue and inattention become more visible.

Does it help with sleep?

Often: a better-anchored Shen falls asleep more easily, which secondarily improves attention.

Learn more

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**Ghislaine Morin**, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and sophrologist, welcomes you at 29 Quai Claude Bernard, 38000 Grenoble. Book on 06 24 90 04 98 or online at https://calendly.com/centre-equilibre-sophrologie

Discover the practice in Grenoble : www.sophrologue-grenoble.fr/medecine-chinoise-a-grenoble-38000-38100