Headaches are a common complaint. Your acupuncturist will pick a treatment based on the type of headache you have. There are ten types of headaches defined in Chinese Medicine and outlined below: A headache frequently associated with the common cold, aches and pain, no sweating, scratchy throat, clear runny nose A headache frequently associated with the flu, aches and pain, sweating, sore throat A headache with a feeling of heavy headiness and the condition worsens with damp weather. You feel heavy and might be fatigued. Headaches caused by stress or emotional event, feelings of anger, dizziness, insomnia, red face, bitter taste in the mouth Headaches with yin deficiency symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweating Headaches with yang deficiency symptoms, cold body, fear of cold weather, fatigue, pale tongue Headache with chronic pain, pain is in a fixed location, the patient can point to the exact location, dusky purple tongue body Dull chronic headache and history of being over weight Headache associated with fatigue, weak voice, loose stools, cold hands and feet Headaches with a history of chronic illness, recent blood loss, anemia, dizziness, heart palpitations, fatigue, pale face, pale tongue    1. Wind Cold Headaches 4. Liver Yang Headache 5. Kidney Yin Headache 6. Kidney Yang Headaches 7. Fatigue Headaches 8. Blood Defeiciency Headaches 9. Blood Stagnation Pattern 10. Phlegm Retention Pattern 3. Wind Dampness Headaches 2. Wind Heat Headaches After scheduling your appointment, please print and complete the first visit form found on this web sites home page. Thank you for visiting acupuncture Connecticut (CT).