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Headache: The Endless Weariness
Blog January 20, 2025

Headache: The Endless Weariness

Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director

Migraines: About the Endless Struggle

Oh, migraines. Some dismiss them as just a headache, but for those who suffer from them, they're like heavy chains tightening around the head. Don't you have friends who suffer from migraines? If so, this post will likely resonate with you.

"Why is this happening only to me?"

That's what many people say when a migraine strikes. It's like an uninvited guest, pain that arrives without warning. In Traditional Korean Medicine, this is seen as a 'disharmony of Qi and blood.' When the body and mind are not in harmony, this imbalance concentrates in the head, manifesting as pain. It's as if a part of your body is rebelling.

The SOS Your Body Sends: Catch That Signal

Migraines are more than just a headache; they are an important signal your body sends. "Hold on, something's wrong. You need to rest." It's like that. Psychoneuroimmunology also discusses similar concepts, stating that our body, mind, and immune system are intimately connected, so a problem in one area affects others. Therefore, when experiencing migraines, it's crucial not just to focus on pain relief, but to restore overall body balance.

"So, What Should I Do?"

In Traditional Korean Medicine, migraines are treated with various methods. For example, acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine. But the most important thing is to change small daily habits. A regular routine, proper eating habits, sufficient sleep, and stress management are truly essential. It's like giving your body a little more room to breathe.

Traditional Korean Medicine, Is It Really Effective?

Let me share a story from my own experience. There was a patient who suffered from migraines for a very long time. They tried many Western medical treatments, but the pain only subsided temporarily without offering a fundamental solution. However, after trying a Traditional Korean Medicine approach, the situation gradually began to improve. It was a process of finding balance for the body and mind, beyond simply reducing pain.

Now it's your turn. If you're curious about a Traditional Korean Medicine approach to migraines, please consult with a Korean medicine doctor. In the process of finding the right method for you, elevating your quality of life rather than just pain—I believe that is what we should work on together. Wishing a little comfort to all who suffer from migraines, I will conclude here. Have a healthy and happy day today!

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

Dr. Yeonseung Choe Chief Director

In practice, I often meet patients who have tried many places yet found little relief, growing weary even in spirit. Walking alongside them over the years, I came naturally to care deeply about conditions that are hard to heal. In search of answers, I never confined myself to a single approach — I draw together modern research on how the body adapts to and breaks down under stress, the perspectives of functional and integrative medicine, and the long tradition of Korean medicine, holding these many viewpoints side by side as I try to understand each person's body. Since 2010, I have designed each treatment with the belief that even the same illness unfolds differently within each person's bodily environment.

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