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Can I Eat Spicy Food While Dieting?
Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, the Lead Director of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. <b>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</b> is one of the most common conditions affecting modern people. In the past, it primarily tended to occur in middle-aged and older adults, but recently, with the increase in smartphone and computer use, the number of patients has been rising even among younger generations. It has a high incidence particularly among office workers who do a lot of computer work, students who use smartphones for long periods, and homemakers who engage in extensive household chores. This condition is a neurological disorder that occurs when the tunnel-shaped space passing through the wrist (carpal tunnel) narrows or internal pressure increases, leading to the compression of the median nerve within the tunnel. The median nerve is an important nerve responsible for the sensation in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger, as well as the movement of the thumb. Therefore, when Carpal Tunnel Syndrome develops, a variety of symptoms can manifest.
Worst Diet Foods, Start by Avoiding Them
<p>Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, the Chief Director of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</p> <p>Today, I would like to talk about what kind of doctor I aspired to be when I became a Korean medicine doctor, and the vision of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. </p> <p>From a young age, I was often unwell and went from hospital to hospital.</p> <p>Naturally, my frequent illnesses led me to become interested in the medical profession.</p> <p>However, the doctor I envisioned was not merely someone who cures diseases with medicine, but rather 'someone who enriches patients' lives'.</p> <p>That is, a doctor who addresses not only physical but also mental suffering, and furthermore, finds the fundamental causes of a patient's illness, empowering them to maintain their own health.</p> <p>That's why I chose Korean medicine.</p> <p>Korean medicine goes beyond simply treating diseases; it focuses on managing and preventing health issues from a holistic perspective, by considering the patient's constitution and lifestyle habits.</p> <p>This perfectly aligned with my vision of 'a doctor who enriches patients' lives'.</p> <p>Embodying this vision, Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic aims for 'treatment dedicated solely to the healthy lives of patients'.</p> <p>We prioritize listening carefully to each and every patient's story, and through personalized treatment tailored to each individual's constitution and health condition, we aim to resolve the fundamental causes of illness and prevent recurrence.</p> <p>Furthermore, beyond simply improving symptoms, we empower patients to maintain a healthy life by providing them with the knowledge and methods to manage their own health.</p> <p>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic and I promise to continue steadfastly doing our best for the healthy lives of our patients.</p> <p>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.</p> <p>Thank you.</p>
Bell's Palsy: When Treatment Is Needed
Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, Chief Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, I would like to delve deeper into taste disorders, specifically among the various after-effects experienced following Bell's Palsy.
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쉼의 시간, 회복의 공간 <b>Baekrokdam白鹿潭</b>입니다.<br> 환자분들의 빠른 회복을 위해 저희 <b>Baekrokdam</b> 의료진은 한마음 한뜻으로 최선을 다하고 있습니다.<br> <br> 특히 <b>Baekrokdam</b>은 정형외과적인 문제(척추, 관절)뿐만 아니라<br> 다양한 내과, 신경외과, 마취통증의학과, 영상의학과 등 풍부한 임상경험을 가진<br> 각 분야의 전문 의료진이 포진해 있어 환자분들의 빠른 회복에 도움을 드리고 있습니다.<br> <br> <b>Post-operative Management</b><br> Post-operative pain is most severe immediately after surgery and gradually subsides over time. If adequate pain management is not implemented during this period, it can leave lasting after-effects and progress to chronic pain.<br> <br> At <b>Baekrokdam</b>, <b>considering each patient's individual condition</b>, we <b>prevent various complications that may arise after surgery</b> and <b>provide integrated pain treatment to facilitate rapid recovery</b>.<br> <br> Manual therapy, physical therapy, exercise therapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc.,<br> We offer various non-surgical treatment methods,<br> We will continuously research and strive <b>so that patients can recover their lost health and return to a healthy daily life</b>.