Have You Ever Experienced “Brain Fever”?

— Understanding Brain Fatigue Through Eastern Medicine —

Have you ever felt mentally overheated — as if your head is full but your body can’t keep up?In Japan, we sometimes call this “Chie-atsu” or “brain fever” — a kind of mental fatigue caused by constant thinking, stress, and lack of rest.Even if you’re not sick, you might find yourself spacing out, losing motivation, or feeling that your brain just won’t switch off.

🌿 What Is Brain Fatigue?

Modern life demands continuous focus — computers, smartphones, multitasking, and endless information.When the brain is overworked, it consumes more oxygen and blood flow, leading to stiffness, eye strain, and sluggish thinking.Over time, this state of overuse can cause physical symptoms like headaches, dizziness, insomnia, or even digestive issues.

🪷 The Eastern Medicine Perspective: Qi, Blood, and Flow

In Eastern medicine, the brain is considered the “sea of marrow,” deeply connected to the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood throughout the body.When mental stress builds up, Qi becomes stagnant and heat rises to the head — this is what we perceive as “brain fatigue” or mental overheating.Releasing this stagnation through acupuncture or head massage helps the Qi flow smoothly again, calming the mind and body together.

💆‍♀️ How Head Massage Helps Reset the Mind

Head massage improves blood and lymph circulation around the scalp, temples, and neck — areas that directly influence the brain’s activity.By relieving deep muscle tension and promoting relaxation of the autonomic nervous system, it allows your brain to cool down naturally.Many clients say they feel “clear-headed,” “light,” and “motivated” again after the session.

☀️ Time Is Life — Don’t Let Fatigue Steal Your Day

Even on your days off, mental fatigue can make you waste precious time just zoning out.Regular maintenance through head care keeps your mind sharp and your energy steady — so you can enjoy your work, your rest, and your private life fully.Taking care of your head is taking care of your time.

📍 YUE Head Acupuncture & Massage — Nihonbashi, Tokyo

We combine traditional acupuncture techniques with professional head massage to balance your autonomic nervous system and restore natural circulation.If you often feel tired but nothing seems “wrong,” don’t ignore it — that’s your body’s signal.

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