Question 1

MRI shows no abnormality.

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MRI sees structural diseases like brain tumors or hemorrhage, but doesn't show 'functional' circulation issues or nerve hypersensitivity. Korean medicine treatment is effective.

Question 2

Is telemedicine available?

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Yes, herbal prescription is possible after a phone consultation, with herbs delivered by courier. Initial visit recommended in person; follow-ups can be telemedicine.

Question 3

Can I treat headache during pregnancy?

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Yes, we manage pain with safe acupuncture and gentle herbs that don't affect the fetus.

Question 4

Can chronic headache also be treated with Korean medicine?

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Yes, chronic headache poorly controlled by painkillers responds well to Korean medicine. We diagnose root causes (blood stasis, phlegm, qi deficiency etc.) by constitution for tailored treatment.

Question 5

Are migraine and tension headache treated differently?

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Yes, migraine is throbbing one-sided pain (vascular pulsing); tension headache feels like a tight band. Pattern differentiation in Korean medicine differs, so prescriptions differ.

Question 6

Is acupuncture effective for headache?

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Yes, acupuncture has immediate effects on improving head circulation and easing muscle tension. Scientifically proven to reduce attack frequency and intensity in chronic headache patients.

Question 7

I take painkillers often — can I replace them with herbs?

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As herbal treatment progresses, painkiller dependence can be gradually reduced. Medication-overuse headache (rebound) also improves with Korean medicine.

Question 8

I have headache with neck/shoulder pain

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Likely cervicogenic headache. Cervical misalignment impedes head blood flow and nerves, causing headache. Combined Chuna correction with acupuncture and herbs is effective.

Question 9

How long does headache treatment take?

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Acute headache: 1–2 weeks; chronic migraine/tension headache: 2–3 months. As attack frequency decreases and painkiller use drops, treatment intervals can be widened.

Question 10

Does cupping help with headache?

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Yes, cupping on neck and shoulders releases muscle tension around the cervical spine and improves circulation, helping ease tension headache and migraine.

Question 11

Is physical therapy combined for facial palsy?

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Yes, infrared therapy and electrical stimulation are combined to promote facial muscle recovery. Combined with acupuncture and herbs, recovery is faster.

Question 12

Is moxibustion effective for headache and facial disorders?

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Yes, moxibustion supplements yang energy and helps meridian circulation. Particularly effective for cold-aggravated headache and cold-pattern facial palsy.

Question 13

Is Korean medicine for headache/face covered by insurance?

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Acupuncture, cupping, chuna are covered. Herbs are non-covered, but may be claimable through supplemental insurance.

Question 14

Roughly how much does facial palsy treatment cost?

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Insurance-covered procedures (acupuncture, cupping, electroacupuncture etc.) have low patient share. Herbal medicine cost varies by prescription; exact costs given after consultation.

Question 15

Can I pay by card or installment?

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Yes, credit card, debit card, cash all accepted with interest-free installments available.

Question 16

Is Korean medicine effective for facial palsy (Bell's palsy)?

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Yes, facial palsy is a typical indication for Korean medicine. Acupuncture/electroacupuncture promote facial nerve recovery; herbs improve qi-blood circulation, accelerating recovery.

Question 17

When should facial palsy treatment start?

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Start as early as possible after onset. Especially intensive treatment within 1–2 weeks raises recovery rate. We recommend starting Western steroid therapy and Korean medicine simultaneously.

Question 18

How long does facial palsy treatment take?

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Mild: 1–2 months; moderate or above: 3–6 months recommended. Initial 2–4 weeks intensive (3–5 sessions/week acupuncture), then adjusted by progress.

Question 19

Can facial palsy sequelae (synkinesis) also be treated?

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Yes, synkinesis (mouth moves when blinking etc.) post facial palsy can also be improved with acupuncture/pharmacopuncture. Early treatment before sequelae solidify is important.

Question 20

What is electroacupuncture for facial palsy?

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Electroacupuncture passes mild electrical current through needles to stimulate facial nerves and muscles. Promotes nerve regeneration, prevents muscle atrophy — playing a key role in recovery.

Question 21

Can facial palsy recur?

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Recurrence rate is about 7–10%, not high, but can recur during weakened immunity, overwork, stress. Strengthening immunity with herbs and lifestyle care can prevent recurrence.

Question 22

Are there precautions during facial palsy treatment?

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Avoid cold wind and chilling; consistent facial muscle massage and warm compresses help. If you can't fully close your eye, use artificial tears and an eye mask at night. Reducing overwork and stress is also important.

Question 23

Severe dizziness — is Korean medicine effective?

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Yes, Korean medicine is effective for various dizziness conditions including Meniere's disease, BPPV, vestibular neuritis. Acupuncture/herbs improve inner ear circulation; Chuna corrects cervical alignment, reducing dizziness frequency and intensity.

Question 24

Can dizziness also be treated with Korean medicine?

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Yes, Korean medicine differentiates dizziness as phlegm-fluid (痰飲), qi-blood deficiency, liver yang ascending (肝陽上亢) etc. for cause-specific treatment. Particularly effective when Western tests show no abnormality.

Question 25

Can BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) be treated?

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Yes, combined with otolith repositioning, acupuncture and herbs reduce recurrence. Herbs improve vestibular circulation and stabilize neural function.

Question 26

Can Meniere's disease also be treated with Korean medicine?

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Yes, Meniere's is caused by inner ear lymph circulation issues. Korean medicine views as 'water retention (水飮)' and uses diuretic treatment, managing dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss together.

Question 27

How long does dizziness treatment take?

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Acute dizziness: 1–2 weeks; chronic/recurrent: 2–3 months. Resolving root causes (phlegm-fluid, qi deficiency etc.) greatly reduces recurrence.

Question 28

Can stress-related dizziness also be treated?

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Yes, stress-induced autonomic dysfunction often causes dizziness. Acupuncture/herbs that stabilize autonomic nervous system are combined with Chuna correction.

Question 29

Is acupuncture effective for dizziness?

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Yes, stimulating Baekhoe, Pungji, Hapgok and other acupoints improves vestibular and brain blood flow, effectively easing dizziness. Acute relief is also possible.

Question 30

I have dizziness with headache — can both be treated together?

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Yes, dizziness and headache often share the same cause (qi-blood deficiency, phlegm-fluid, cervical issues etc.), so Korean medicine improves both simultaneously.

Question 31

Can tinnitus be treated with Korean medicine?

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Yes, Korean medicine differentiates tinnitus as kidney deficiency (腎虛), liver fire (肝火), phlegm-fluid (痰飮) etc. for cause-specific treatment. Combined acupuncture and herbal treatment is effective.

Question 32

How long does tinnitus treatment take?

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When treatment starts within 3 months of onset, improvement often comes within 1–2 months. Chronic tinnitus: 3–6 months recommended.

Question 33

Can stress-related tinnitus also be treated?

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Yes, stress-related tinnitus responds well to Korean medicine. Herbs reducing liver fire and stabilizing autonomic nerves combined with acupuncture lower tinnitus intensity and frequency.

Question 34

Is acupuncture effective for tinnitus?

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Yes, stimulating ear-area and cervical acupoints improves inner ear circulation and restores neural function. Combined with herbs is more effective.

Question 35

Is treatment effective even for long-standing tinnitus?

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Chronic tinnitus is also treatable. Even when complete elimination is difficult, intensity can be lowered and daily-life inconvenience greatly improved.

Question 36

What are the causes of tinnitus?

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Stress, overwork, sleep deprivation, noise exposure, cervical issues, circulation problems are diverse causes. Accurate pulse and consultation identify cause and customize treatment.

Question 37

Sudden hearing loss with tinnitus — what should I do?

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Sudden hearing loss requires very early treatment. Combining Western steroid therapy with Korean medicine raises hearing recovery rate. Starting treatment within 2 weeks of onset is most effective.

Question 38

Is Chuna therapy really necessary?

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When the cervical spine is misaligned and pressing nerves, Chuna correction is needed for fast pain resolution.

Question 39

Is cervical correction effective for headache?

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Yes, cervical misalignment is a common cause of headache. Chuna corrects the cervical spine, improving head circulation and relieving nerve compression. Particularly effective for tension and cervicogenic headaches.

Question 40

Is Chuna therapy covered by health insurance?

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Yes, when accompanied by musculoskeletal symptoms, Chuna is covered.

Question 41

Is acupuncture effective for headache and facial disorders?

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Yes, acupuncture improves head circulation and eases muscle tension, effective for headaches, dizziness, facial palsy. The WHO recognizes headache as an acupuncture indication.

Question 42

How is pharmacopuncture used for headache and facial disorders?

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Anti-inflammatory and analgesic herbal compounds are injected directly into head and facial-related acupoints. Combined with acupuncture, faster effect can be expected for chronic headache, facial palsy, tinnitus.

Question 43

How often should I receive acupuncture?

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In acute phase (early facial palsy, severe headache etc.) 3–5 times/week; chronic conditions 1–2 times/week. Frequency adjusted by progress.

Question 44

How long should I take herbs for neurological disorders?

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Chronic headache and dizziness: 2–3 months; chronic tinnitus: 3–6 months. Prescription is adjusted based on progress.

Question 45

Can I take headache medication (painkillers) with herbs?

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Most can be combined. As herbal treatment progresses, the goal is to gradually reduce painkiller dependence. Tell us about current medications during consultation.

Question 46

Can headache temporarily worsen after taking herbs?

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Very rarely, in the first 1–2 days, a healing reaction may temporarily increase headache. Most cases improve soon; tell the doctor if persistent.

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