Defining what the body feels
before illness begins.
Balance Origin is an independent framework
dedicated to identifying and naming subtle bodily states
that exists between “normal” and “diagnosable”.
A reference library
for pre-clinical states
Balance Origin is building a lexicon of subtle bodily conditions
– states that are felt, but rarely categorized –
so they can be understood, tracked, and discussed with precision.
Lexicon of Subtle States
A growing dictionary of pre-clinical bodily states – defined, differentiated, and named with precision.
Body Pattern Atlas
A structured mapping of recurring bodily patterns that exist between “normal” and “diagnosable”.
Threshold Studies
An inquiry into the unstable space between “fine” and “unwell”, where experience precedes diagnosis.
Observation Protocols
Minimal, non-invasive frameworks for noticing, tracking, and clarifying bodily states – without intervention.
Language & Definition
An exploration of how bodily experience becomes legible through careful terminology and conceptual boundaries.
Foundations
The philosophical and conceptual basis of Balance Origin : why definition must come before action.
An archive of resources
Balance Origin offers a structured library for pre-clinical states
– definitions, pattern maps, and observation tools
designed for clarity, not intervention.
The Lexicon
- Definitions that distinguish “similar-but-not-the-same” experiences
- Cross-references between related patterns
- A shared language for what is often felt but unnamed
Observation Protocols
- 0-3 scales and short checklists
- 7-day experiments for observation, not treatment
- Red-flag guidance for when to seek medical evaluation
Archive Notes
- New entries and revisions to definitions
- Short essays on conceptual boundaries and method
- A record of what changed-and why
“ Balance Origin began with a simple question:
What happens before the body becomes ill?
Much of bodily discomfort exists in a space that is neither normal nor diagnosable.
It is often felt, rarely defined, and usually dismissed.
Balance Origin is an independent framework dedicated to identifying and defining these subtle states.
Not to treat them, but to name them – so they can be understood.
I believe definition precedes change.
This project exists to make the invisible legible.”
Jayoun Cho
Founder, Balance Origin
Archive Notes
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