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Precautions During Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome
Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, Chief Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.
Treating Anxiety Disorder at a Korean Medicine Clinic
Oh, you're talking about anxiety disorders. I'd like to share a few thoughts on that topic myself. Anxiety disorders can sometimes feel so naturally interwoven into our lives that it's occasionally hard to tell whether it's normal or not. But when anxiety starts to dominate daily life, that's clearly...
Panic Disorder, About That Suffocating Moment
Hello, everyone. Today, I'd like to talk about 'Panic Disorder,' something many of you might be experiencing. Symptoms like sudden difficulty breathing, a pounding heart, and trembling... there are times when all of these can completely shake up our daily lives....
Post-Miscarriage Korean Herbal Medicine: A Warm Companion for Mind and Body Recovery
Hello, everyone. <br> <br>Today, as we prepare for a gastroscopy, I'd like to take some time to inform you about <b style="background-color: #fff5b1;">precautions before fasting</b>. <br> <br>Since the preparations before a gastroscopy are also very important, it's good to check them thoroughly. <br> <br>While health check-up centers or hospitals provide guidance on precautions before a gastroscopy, <br>it might be helpful to double-check if there's anything you might have missed. <br> <br>Shall we now take a detailed look at the precautions before a gastroscopy?
Hyperhidrosis: The Untold Story of Hidden Sweat
Hello everyone, today I'd like to talk about 'hyperhidrosis,' a condition that causes discomfort in our daily lives and sometimes even lowers our self-confidence. Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating, even in normal situations. It is particularly common in areas such as the palms, soles of the feet, and armpits....
Hypothyroidism: The Hidden Story
Oh, hypothyroidism! It's a term that's become quite common these days, given how busy our lives are. Many people, more than you might think, don't realize just how significant a role the thyroid gland—that small, butterfly-shaped organ—plays in our bodies. If this little friend doesn't do its job properly, our bodies are like they're in hibernation...
When Postherpetic Neuralgia is Severe
Oh, postherpetic neuralgia! This is truly a troublesome companion. In fact, quite a few of those who visit my clinic suffer because of this condition. It suddenly appears like an uninvited guest, disrupting daily life....
Sinusitis, Why Am I Always Getting It?
Oh, sinusitis! It brings back memories of when I went through it too. The discomfort and stuffiness I felt back then, I can't forget them. It was as if my head was burdened with a heavy bag. Sinusitis, or what we commonly refer to as paranasal sinusitis, is truly a tricky condition. From the perspective of Korean traditional medicine, this is simply a nose problem...
Gout: When the Uninvited Guest Returns
<p>Hello, everyone.</p> <p>Today, I'm going to share my experience after undergoing a <b>liver biopsy</b>.</p> <p>I was a <b>Hepatitis B virus carrier</b>, and because my lab values were poor and I was told it could progress to <b>cirrhosis</b>, I have been consistently undergoing <b>abdominal ultrasounds</b> and <b>blood tests</b> for monitoring.</p> <p>During regular monitoring, my <b>liver enzyme levels</b> were continuously rising and showed signs of <b>liver fibrosis progression</b>, so I decided to undergo a biopsy.</p> <p>I was told the purpose of the biopsy was to accurately determine the current extent of my <b>liver condition</b> and the degree of <b>fibrosis progression</b>, and to decide on future treatment plans.</p> <p>The biopsy results would include confirmation of <b>hepatocellular carcinoma</b>, determination of the <b>stage of fibrosis progression</b>, and evaluation of <b>inflammatory activity</b>, among other things.</p> <p>It was also mentioned that medication may be decided based on the test results.</p>
Panic Disorder, the story the mind and body whisper
Ah, panic disorder... It's a word that makes your heart sink just hearing it. Before we dive into this topic, let's all take a moment to breathe deeply in and slowly out. Doesn't that make your mind feel a little lighter, even just for a moment? In Traditional Korean Medicine, even such a simple act of breathing helps to restore the balance of our body and mind...
Insomnia, when you can't sleep, what should you do?
Oh, insomnia – it's a struggle almost everyone has experienced at least once, isn't it? These days, with sleepless nights becoming the norm, the saying 'sleep is the best medicine' feels almost meaningless. Especially for those like me who work with Traditional Korean Medicine, sleep is regarded as more than just rest; it's a crucial time when the body and mind achieve harmony...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Opening the Way to Breathe with Traditional Korean Medicine
Hello, this is Representative Director Choi Yeon-seung of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, I would like to deliver a message of hope to those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Even just the act of breathing alone can bring vitality to your entire body, yet chronic obstructive pulmonary disease tends to take even that precious breath away. However, please do not lose heart. Our body...