Objectives : The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of Needle-Embedding Therapy with Acupuncture for Chronic Tension-type Headache (CTTH) patients. Methods : The study recruited Chronic Tension-type Headache patients. A total of twenty-six patients were divided into 2 groups. 13 subjects were placed into a needle-embedding therapy group and 13 subjects into an acupuncture therapy group by a randomization table. The needle-embedding therapy group was treated with needle-embedding at Fengchi (GB20), while the acupuncture therapy was acupunctured at Fengchi (GB20). Then, a comparative analysis was conducted by comparing the results with those measured by a Blood pressor, Heart rate variability (HRV), Henry Ford Headache Disablity Inventory (HDI) Internet Headache Impact Test (HIT), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results & Conclusions : As a result of evaluation by using the self-rating headache index (VAS, HDI, HIT), pain score declined in both groups. But they were not difference between the two groups.

Objectives :The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of somatization psychological mechanism among Sasang constitution.

Objectives :The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Needle-Embedding Therapy on dementia patients. Methods :We recruited 3 dementia patients who have been experiencing memory disorder and orientation disorder. The patients had been evaluated with Mini-Mental State Examination-K (MMSE-K), Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) and Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR). The patients were treated with herbal medication (Sunghyangjunggi-san) and acupuncture. After 15 days, the patients were added to Needle-Embedding Therapy. We measured MMSE-K, GDS and CDR for every 15 days. The effects of additional Needle-Embedding Therapy were compared with the effects of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Results :After Needle-Embedding Therapy was added, Patients' memory and orientation have been improved and the score of MMSE-K ascended. The grade of GDS and CDR were maintained or decreased. Conclusions :This study suggests that Needle-Embedding Therapy is significantly effective on Dementia patients.

Objectives :The purpose of this case was to investigate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture for ophthamoplegic migraine. Methods :We provided electroacupuncture therapy and prescribed oriental medicine, Joganiknoe-tang daily. We measured patient's pain by VAS(Visual Analogue Scale) and eye movement with a ruler every five days. Results & Conclusions : Any patient who has a headache with paresis of the extraocular muscle should be considered for ophthalmoplegic migraine. To diagnose ophthalmoplegic migraine, family history, past medical history, associated symptoms and signs, neurologic examinations and neuroimaging tests are needed. The symptoms of patient improved gradually within 26days from the first day of admission, and we can see her complete recovery.

Obj ect i ves :The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Gamigumguesingi-hw an(J iaw eijinkuishenqi-w an) against urinary frequency. Methods :Gamigumguesingi-hw an(J iaw eijinkuishenqi-w an) is known as a useful herbal medication for urinary fequency. So we treat two patients with Gamigumguesingi-hw an(J iaw eijinkuishenqi-w an) three times a day. By investigating the frequency of urine, we can get some data. Resul t s :One patient's nocturia frequency was counted 10 times to 3 times and voided volume was increased. The other patient's nocturia frequency was counted 10 times to 3~4 times. Concl usi ons :Gamigumguesingi-hw an(J iaw eijinkuishenqi-w an) is effective in urinary frequency and nocturia.