Column February 19, 2026
Anxiety and Insomnia — When the Mind Hurts, the Body Hurts Too
Hyo-seop Kim
Chief Director
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The stress of modern life is not just a psychological issue. Anxiety, insomnia, and depression disrupt the autonomic nervous system and hormonal balance, leading to a range of physical symptoms such as digestive problems, headaches, and weakened immunity.
Korean medicine treatment for body and mind
- Guibi-tang (歸脾湯) and Cheonwangbosim-dan (天王補心丹): herbal prescriptions that calm both the heart and the spirit
- Saam acupuncture: regulates the Heart and Pericardium meridians to ease anxiety
- Auricular acupuncture (ear acupuncture): effective for stabilizing the autonomic nervous system
- Pharmacopuncture: relieves cervical tension to improve sleep quality
Korean medicine treatment does not simply suppress symptoms — it restores the balance of body and mind together. You can recover natural sleep and emotional stability without becoming dependent on medication.