Cluster Headache: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Head

Overview

Cluster headache is one of the most severe primary headache disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 adults. It is characterized by unilateral, excruciating pain lasting 15-180 minutes, accompanied by ipsilateral autonomic features such as lacrimation, nasal congestion, and ptosis. Episodes occur in clusters—daily or near-daily attacks over weeks to months, followed by remission periods.

Eye Strain Headache: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Head

Overview

Eye strain headache—often called digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome—affects over 70% of modern workforce adults who spend prolonged hours on digital screens. Symptoms include frontal headache, eye fatigue, blurred vision, dry eyes, and neck tension, typically worsening as the day progresses.

Sinus Headache: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Head

Overview

Sinus headache affects approximately 30 million Americans annually, presenting as pressure and pain in the forehead, cheekbones, and around the eyes. Unlike migraines, sinus headache is typically accompanied by nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, and pain that worsens with bending forward. It is often triggered by respiratory infections, allergies, or barometric pressure changes.

Tension Headache: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Head

Overview

Tension headache is the most common headache type, affecting over 80% of adults at some point in their lives. It presents as a bilateral, mild-to-moderate, non-throbbing pain often described as a tight band around the head. Unlike migraines, tension headaches typically lack nausea, vomiting, or photophobia, but they can be chronic and debilitating.

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM (Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine)
Reading Time: 5 min

Overview

Migraine is not just a “bad headache.” It is a complex neurological condition affecting over 1 billion people globally (WHO, 2022), characterized by recurrent, throbbing head pain often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

While Western medicine explains migraines through neurovascular pathways, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a complementary lens—viewing migraines as a disruption in the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood within specific meridians. This article synthesizes both perspectives to provide a holistic understanding of migraine causes and evidence-based management strategies.