Hwa-byung

Q Can hwa-byung really be cured? It's been so long that I want to give up.

A. Even if hwa-byung has lasted a long time, it definitely improves with treatment. It is realistic to start slowly with the goal of improving quality of life rather than a complete recovery.

Q I thought it was hwa-byung, but they said it's depression. Can they be treated together?

A. Hwa-byung and depression very frequently occur together, and Korean medicine treatment can address both symptoms in an integrated way.

Q What is the most important thing in daily life during hwa-byung treatment?

A. Practicing safely expressing suppressed emotions is the most essential lifestyle management in hwa-byung treatment.

Q Are there exercises or activities that are good for hwa-byung?

A. Exercises that consciously regulate the breath, such as brisk walking, yoga, and qigong, are especially effective for relieving hwa-byung symptoms.

Q Is it safe to take Hwabyung herbal medicine for a long time without straining the liver?

A. Hwabyung prescriptions prepared with GMP-certified medicinal herbs are safe even with long-term use, and regular liver function monitoring is recommended.

Q Can I take hwa-byung herbal medicine while taking antidepressants?

A. In most cases combined use is possible, but you must inform your Korean medicine doctor of the antidepressants you are taking and receive a prescription accordingly.

Q I am taking tranquilizers; can I still receive acupuncture treatment?

A. Acupuncture treatment can be safely received even while taking tranquilizers, and it complements the sedative effects.

Q How long does it take for mild hwa-byung to improve?

A. With treatment combined with emotional expression training, mild hwa-byung can be expected to clearly improve within 3 to 6 months.

Q Can chronic hwa-byung that has been held in for over 10 years still be cured?

A. Chronic hwa-byung also improves with treatment, but if it has progressed to the yin-deficiency-with-effulgent-fire stage, more than a year of long-term treatment is needed.

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Q Why is hwa-byung (anger illness) so common among Koreans?

A. In Korean culture, which emphasizes saving face and endurance, emotional expression is suppressed, leading to a high incidence of hwa-byung.

Q Are there foods I should avoid when I have hwa-byung?

A. Spicy and greasy foods, alcohol, and caffeine stimulate liver-fire and worsen symptoms, so they should be avoided.

Q Does Hwabyung worsen if stressful situations continue?

A. Chronic stress is the biggest trigger that exacerbates Hwa-byung symptoms by intensifying liver qi stagnation.

Q When I first come to Dongjedang for hwa-byung, how often do I need to visit?

A. For the first month, visit at 2-week intervals, and once symptoms stabilize, adjust to once a month.

Q In what order is the Korean medicine treatment for Hwabyung conducted?

A. The process proceeds in the following order: Differential diagnosis → Prescription for soothing the liver and clearing heat → Transition to nourishing Yin and tonifying the kidneys → Concurrent emotional management.

Q How does acupuncture help with Hwa-byung?

A. Acupuncture treatment at acupoints such as Taichong, Neiguan, and Hegu stabilizes the autonomic nervous system and lowers liver fire, thereby alleviating symptoms of Hwa-byung.

Q Is traditional Korean medicine actually effective for Hwabyung?

A. There is a domestic clinical study showing that herbal medicines in the Sihosogantang and Hwangnyeonhaedoktang lineages, along with acupuncture treatment, significantly alleviate the physical and emotional symptoms of Hwabyung.

Q Which is better, psychiatric treatment or Korean medicine treatment?

A. Because hwa-byung is a mix of physical symptoms and emotional issues, combining psychiatric treatment with Korean medicine treatment is most effective.