Expert: R. Scott Malone L.Ac. - 12/10/2010

Question
I AM SUFFERING FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS WITH OCD I TRYID DIFFERNT MEDICATION BUT DIDN'T HELP I HEART ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE THAT CAN HELP IS THAT TRUE PLEASE I NEED ADVICE THANKS

Answer
Hello Jason,

Acupuncture can indeed be used to treat OCD.
The spleen is almost always involved, but usually with an imbalance in one or more of the following; liver, lung, heart.

Both acupuncture and herbal medicine should be used when treating this condition, esp. in one as long standing as yours.

Make sure you find an acupuncturis that specializes in this area, as many do not.

In essence, the spleen, and any of the other channels, (liver, lung, heart), must be balanced and nourished.

Best of luck to you friend,

R. Scott Malone L.Ac.