Question 1

Can panic disorder be treated with Korean medicine?

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Yes — panic disorder is a field where Korean medicine works well. Herbs and acupuncture that stabilize the heart and autonomic nervous system gradually reduce attack frequency and intensity.

Question 2

Is there an emergency response for panic attacks?

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During an attack, breathe slowly and deeply (inhale 4 sec, exhale 8 sec), sit safely and wait for symptoms to pass. Panic attacks usually subside within 10–20 minutes. Continued Korean medicine treatment gradually reduces frequency and intensity.

Question 3

Is acupuncture effective for panic disorder?

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Yes, acupuncture eases sympathetic hyperactivity and stabilizes the autonomic nervous system, effectively reducing the frequency and intensity of panic attacks. Combined with herbal medicine for faster improvement.

Question 4

Can it really get better with treatment?

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Mind-related conditions need management and adjustment. We help you build the strength to overcome stress on your own by balancing the body.

Question 5

Do you provide counseling?

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We focus on Korean medicine treatment and lifestyle guidance rather than professional psychotherapy; we may refer you to a specialist center for in-depth counseling.

Question 6

Is telemedicine available?

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Yes, herbal prescription is possible after a phone consultation, with herbs delivered by courier. If in-person visits are difficult, you can start with telemedicine consultation and develop a treatment plan.

Question 7

Is burnout syndrome treatable with Korean medicine?

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Yes — burnout in Korean medicine corresponds to consumptive-type fatigue (虛勞) from depleted qi-blood. Combining herbs that replenish exhausted qi-blood with autonomic-stabilizing acupuncture supports physical and mental recovery.

Question 8

How can I distinguish chronic fatigue from depression?

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Chronic fatigue is mainly physical energy decline, while depression features emotional changes such as loss of motivation and interest. They often co-occur, requiring differential diagnosis through accurate pulse and consultation.

Question 9

Are tonic herbs helpful for office worker burnout?

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Yes, tonic herbs that replenish energy depleted by overwork and stress are effective. Constitution-matched prescriptions restore energy and increase stress tolerance. Evening hours are also available for after-work visits.

Question 10

Does cupping help with stress-induced muscle tension?

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Yes, stress chronically tightens neck, shoulder, and back muscles. Cupping relaxes muscles and improves blood circulation, releasing physical tension and supporting mental calm.

Question 11

Does physical therapy help with insomnia?

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Heat therapy and electrical stimulation stabilize the autonomic nervous system, helping improve sleep quality. Combined with acupuncture and herbal medicine, the effect is greater.

Question 12

Is moxibustion effective for mental health too?

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Yes, moxibustion supplements yang energy and warms the body, helping with low energy, loss of motivation, and chronic fatigue (qi deficiency symptoms). Particularly effective for those with depression and lethargy.

Question 13

Can I sleep without sleeping pills?

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The goal of Korean medicine treatment is to restore natural sleep without depending on sleeping pills. Using acupuncture and calming herbs to improve sleep quality, you can gradually reduce sleeping pills.

Question 14

Is waking up frequently also insomnia?

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Yes — sleep onset disorder (difficulty falling asleep), sleep maintenance disorder (frequent awakening), and early awakening (waking too early) all qualify as insomnia. Treatment varies by type, so accurate diagnosis is important.

Question 15

Do you guide lifestyle adjustments for insomnia?

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Yes, sleep hygiene education is provided. We comprehensively guide sleep-affecting habits including bedroom environment, caffeine intake, electronic device use, and exercise timing.

Question 16

Does Korean medicine help with anxiety disorders?

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Yes — Korean medicine identifies anxiety as 'heart-gallbladder timidity' (心膽虛怯), with treatment that calms the mind and regulates the autonomic nervous system. Combined acupuncture with calming herbs.

Question 17

Are palpitations during anxiety also treated?

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Yes, palpitations, chest tightness, hand-foot trembling and other physical symptoms accompanying anxiety are treated together. Since these come from autonomic imbalance rather than heart disease, Korean medicine is effective.

Question 18

How long is anxiety disorder treatment?

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Mild: 1–2 months; moderate or higher: 3–6 months recommended. As symptoms improve, treatment intervals are widened, and maintenance care is provided to prevent recurrence.

Question 19

Are neuropsychiatric Korean medicine treatments covered by health insurance?

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Acupuncture, cupping, and chuna treatments are covered by health insurance. Herbal medicine is non-covered, but supplemental insurance may apply — please check with your insurer.

Question 20

Is it expensive to receive psychiatric treatment and Korean medicine simultaneously?

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Acupuncture, cupping, and chuna in Korean medicine treatment are covered by health insurance, so the burden is not large. Herbal medicine cost varies by prescription; exact costs are explained after consultation.

Question 21

Are card payments and installments available?

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

Question 22

Is Korean medicine treatment effective for depression?

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Yes, in Korean medicine depression is viewed as qi stagnation (氣鬱), and treatment restores qi-blood circulation. Combining acupuncture with herbal medicine effectively improves depressed mood, low motivation, and sleep disorders.

Question 23

Can I take herbal medicine with my antidepressant?

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In most cases, yes. Tell us what you are currently taking; we'll consider drug interactions and prescribe safely. Many people gradually reduce Western medication while combining with Korean medicine.

Question 24

Can I get treatment even for mild depression?

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Yes — starting treatment in early stages is faster and more effective. At the stage of mild depression, lethargy, and low motivation, Korean medicine can prevent escalation.

Question 25

Why is Chuna therapy needed for mental health treatment?

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Stress and anxiety chronically tighten neck, shoulder, and spinal muscles. Chuna therapy releases structural tension, stabilizing the autonomic nervous system, improving sleep, and easing anxiety.

Question 26

Is Chuna performed on insomnia patients?

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Yes, Chuna releasing cervical and thoracic tension calms sympathetic hyperactivity, effectively improving sleep quality. Combined with acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Question 27

Does Chuna help with autonomic dysfunction too?

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Yes, correcting muscles and joints around the spine helps restore autonomic balance. Effective for palpitations, indigestion, hand-foot numbness, and other autonomic dysfunction symptoms.

Question 28

Is acupuncture effective for neuropsychiatric conditions?

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Yes, acupuncture regulates the autonomic nervous system and promotes secretion of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and endorphins, with scientifically proven effects in relieving anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

Question 29

When is pharmacopuncture used?

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Pharmacopuncture injects herbal compounds directly into acupoints for rapid effect. Particularly effective for severe anxiety, severe insomnia, and stress disorders accompanied by headaches.

Question 30

Can I resume daily life immediately after acupuncture?

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Yes, you can resume daily life right after acupuncture without restrictions. In fact, many feel relaxed and at ease right after treatment.

Question 31

Can I take herbal medicine with my psychiatric medication?

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Yes, this is possible. Initially they can be taken together, then Western medication can be gradually reduced as symptoms improve.

Question 32

Do insomnia herbs make you drowsy?

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Unlike sleeping pills that artificially induce drowsiness, they calm excessive nervous excitement so you fall asleep naturally.

Question 33

How long does herbal treatment take?

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Acute stress reaction: 2–4 weeks. Chronic insomnia/anxiety: 1–3 months. Depression/panic disorder: 3–6+ months. Prescriptions are adjusted based on progress; gradually improving with Western medicine in parallel.

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