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Clinical Insights and How BodyTalk and Access Bars Support the Nervous System

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders worldwide. It affects both children and adults and is often misunderstood as a behavioural problem instead of what it truly is. ADHD is a condition linked to the brain and nervous system, with challenges in focus, attention regulation, impulse control and emotional stability. Many people with ADHD describe their minds as fast, busy and overloaded, which leads to exhaustion and difficulty managing daily tasks.

 

Although ADHD has a clear neurological basis, research consistently shows that emotional stress, trauma, nervous system dysregulation and environmental factors can intensify symptoms. This is why holistic therapies like BodyTalk and Access Bars can be powerful complementary support tools.

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Clinical Statistics on ADHD

Recent studies give a clearer picture of how common ADHD is and how deeply it affects overall well-being.

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Global and Local Prevalence

• Worldwide, ADHD affects between 5 and 7 percent of children according to the American Psychiatric Association.

• Approximately 2.5 percent of adults continue to experience ADHD symptoms into adulthood.

• Boys are diagnosed more often than girls in childhood, but girls and women are frequently underdiagnosed because they tend to show inattentive symptoms rather than hyperactivity.

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Brain and Nervous System Insights

Modern clinical research shows:

• ADHD is associated with differences in the prefrontal cortex, a region responsible for planning, emotional regulation and attention.

• Neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine function differently in individuals with ADHD.

• People with ADHD have higher rates of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, digestive issues and sleep challenges due to nervous system overload.

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Impact on Daily Life

Studies report that individuals with ADHD commonly experience:

• Difficulty completing tasks

• Mood instability

• Trouble with organisation

• Sensory overload

• Impulsivity

• Fatigue and burnout

• Emotional sensitivity

• Low self-esteem from years of misunderstood symptoms

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ADHD is not a lack of intelligence or effort. It is a brain that functions differently and often runs faster and more intensely than the average nervous system.

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How Stress and Trauma Influence ADHD Symptoms

ADHD symptoms can intensify during periods of emotional distress, trauma, lack of sleep or chronic stress. The nervous system becomes hypervigilant when overwhelmed, which contributes to:

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• Restlessness

• Emotional reactivity

• Poor focus

• Forgetfulness

• Irritability

• Difficulty switching between tasks

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The gut brain axis also plays a major role. Research has shown that children and adults with ADHD often have gut imbalances and inflammation that influence mood, attention and impulse control.

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This is where holistic approaches, especially nervous system based therapies, become incredibly helpful.

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How BodyTalk Supports ADHD

BodyTalk identifies the communication breakdowns in the brain, nervous system, endocrine glands and digestive system that may be contributing to ADHD symptoms.

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During a session, the body may highlight factors such as:

• Emotional events stored in the subconscious

• Imbalances in the prefrontal cortex

• Nervous system overwhelm

• Hormonal messages that are not regulating correctly

• Gut imbalances affecting neurotransmitters

• Sensory overload patterns

• Sleep cycle disruptions

• Emotional triggers linked to attention and behaviour

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BodyTalk is not about diagnosing. It is about helping the body restore natural balance.

 

Many clients with ADHD report:

• Feeling calmer

• Improved focus

• Better emotional regulation

• Less impulsivity

• Reduced overwhelm

• Improved sleep

• A stronger sense of grounding

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By supporting the brain, the gut and the nervous system, BodyTalk helps the system function more efficiently.

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How Access Bars Helps ADHD

Access Bars is a deeply relaxing modality that gently touches 32 energy points on the head linked to thoughts, emotions and behavioural patterns.

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Clinical observations and practitioner reports suggest that Access Bars helps with:

• Reducing overactive thought patterns

• Calming the nervous system

• Lowering stress and anxiety

• Improving sleep

• Increasing clarity and concentration

• Reducing emotional overwhelm

• Supporting children with hyperactivity

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A study published in the Journal of Energy Psychology found that Access Bars reduced anxiety by an average of 84 percent and depression symptoms by 82 percent in one session and significantly slowed brain wave activity, which shows a deep state of calm.

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For individuals with ADHD, who often feel mentally overloaded, this can be life changing.

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Why Holistic ADHD Support Is So Valuable

Medication and psychological therapy play an important role for many people, but there is a growing understanding that ADHD is also connected to:

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• Emotional health

• Energetic regulation

• Sleep cycles

• Nervous system balance

• Diet and gut health

• Subconscious stress patterns

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BodyTalk and Access Bars work by calming and rebalancing the system beneath the behaviours. When the nervous system feels safe, supported and regulated, ADHD symptoms become easier to manage, and people often experience greater emotional stability and mental clarity.

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Supporting Children and Adults with ADHD

Both modalities are safe for children and adults, gentle and completely non invasive. Children respond particularly fast because their systems are highly intuitive and open to energetic balancing.

 

Sessions help clients:

• Feel more settled

• Reduce emotional reactivity

• Improve concentration

• Regulate mood

• Release old stress patterns

• Feel more connected and in control of their bodies

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You or Your Child Do Not Have To Navigate This Alone

ADHD is not a flaw. It is a different wiring of the brain, and with the right support, individuals with ADHD are incredibly creative, intelligent and capable.

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If you or your child has ADHD and you want to support the body and mind holistically, BodyTalk and Access Bars can help bring balance, clarity and calm.