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Bell's Palsy, My face feels strange
Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, the Chief Director of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. I'm greeting you with a blog post after a long time. I've been frantically busy with the clinic's expansion and relocation, but now I've finally gathered my thoughts and am able to post. Today, I'd like to talk about <b>cystitis</b>, a condition that women are almost certain to experience at least once in their lifetime. What is commonly referred to as 'urinary irritation' is also a type of <b>cystitis</b>. It is said that women have a greater than 50% chance of developing cystitis over their lifetime because their urethra is shorter than men's, and the anus and vagina are in close proximity, making them more susceptible to bacterial infections. In cases of simple cystitis, the inflammation is confined solely to the bladder, and symptoms often improve within a few days after antibiotic treatment. However, cystitis frequently recurs or becomes chronic, requiring special management. Today, we will delve into the causes and treatments for recurrent or chronic cystitis. <br/> <h3>Causes of Recurrent and Chronic Cystitis</h3> Typically, the cause of cystitis is bacterial infection. It is known that E. coli infection is the cause in over 80% of cystitis patients. However, in cases of recurrent or chronic cystitis, rather than simple cystitis, various complex causes beyond bacterial infection contribute to the symptoms. The bladder's immunity may be compromised, making it susceptible to bacterial infection, or the bladder's function itself may be impaired, leading to incomplete urination and often leaving residual urine in the bladder. Furthermore, it is common to observe cystitis recurring or becoming chronic due to stress, overwork, or menopausal hormonal imbalances. From a traditional Korean medicine perspective, these causes are closely related to the functional decline of the Kidneys and Spleen, which govern bladder function. If Kidney function declines, the bladder's water metabolism function is impaired, leading to residual urine accumulation, and weakened immunity makes one susceptible to bacterial infection. If Spleen function declines, the circulation of *qi* and blood in the body becomes sluggish, preventing proper contraction and relaxation of bladder muscles, and also reducing bladder immunity, thus becoming a cause of recurrent or chronic cystitis. <br/> <h3>Treatment of Recurrent and Chronic Cystitis</h3> In Western medicine, cystitis caused by bacterial infection can be treated relatively easily with antibiotic prescriptions. However, for recurrent or chronic cystitis, treatment with antibiotics alone is often difficult due to issues such as antibiotic resistance or side effects. In such cases, a fundamental treatment is needed that enhances immunity and improves bladder function, thereby creating a healthier bladder environment and preventing recurrence. At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, for the fundamental treatment of recurrent and chronic cystitis, <br/> our treatment focuses on enhancing immunity and improving *qi* and blood circulation through the improvement of Kidney and Spleen function. For any woman who has experienced cystitis even once, we highly recommend visiting Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic to experience fundamental treatment that prevents recurrence.
Overcoming Panic Disorder, Regaining Peace of Mind
Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, Chief Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, I would like to talk about panic disorder, which many people are experiencing. Have you ever experienced a panic attack, with symptoms such as chest palpitations, difficulty breathing, and extreme anxiety? Are you struggling with distressing symptoms that make daily life impossible...
Hyperhidrosis: Treatment Is Needed
Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, Chief Director of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, I'd like to share some helpful information with those who are struggling with palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes significant discomfort in daily life. Knowing all too well the distress that hyperhidrosis brings, I wanted to offer a small message of comfort and encouragement to all of you...
Panic Disorder: Do You Know the Early Symptoms?
Hello, this is Choi Yeon-seung, Chief Director of Baeknokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Many people are experiencing difficulties in their daily lives due to sudden panic attacks and anxiety. Are you also struggling with these symptoms? Today, we will learn about the early symptoms of panic disorder and how to approach them from a Korean medicine perspective...
Infertility Korean Medicine Clinic: Partnering with You
Hello, I'm Choi Yeon-seung, the Head Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, I'd like to discuss preparing for pregnancy when facing infertility.
Are you struggling with stress-related Panic Disorder?
Hello, I am Dr. Choi Yeon-seung, the head director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Modern people are afflicted by various stresses, both big and small, in their daily lives. Among them, those who suffer from panic disorder often find daily life difficult due to extreme anxiety and fear. Today, we will learn about panic disorder, and from a Korean medicine perspective...
Korean Medicine Clinic for Headache Treatment
Hello, I am <b>Choi Yeon-seung, Chief Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b>. Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is a <b>Korean medicine clinic specializing in the treatment of autoimmune diseases</b>. <br> <br> From <b>rheumatic diseases</b> such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, and systemic sclerosis, <br> to <b>autoimmune diseases</b> such as inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism, <br> we treat a variety of these conditions from a Korean medicine perspective. <br> <br> Autoimmune diseases are still known in modern medicine as <b>intractable diseases with no clear treatment method</b>. <br> While Western medicine uses drugs such as steroids and immunosuppressants, <br> the <b>focus is on symptom relief</b> rather than fundamental treatment, <br> and many patients suffer due to <b>frequent relapses and side effects</b>. <br> <br> At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we identify the fundamental causes of autoimmune diseases. <br> We utilize various Korean medicine treatments, such as <b><span style="color:#009e2f;">herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, pharmacopuncture, and bee venom acupuncture</span></b>, <br> all tailored to each individual's constitution and symptoms. Our <b>treatment goal</b> is to restore the balance of the immune system, <br> suppress the progression of the disease, and improve the quality of life. <br> <br> By providing <b><span style="color:#009e2f;">systematic treatment and ongoing care</span></b>, <br> we strive to be a Korean medicine clinic that offers hope, enabling patients to maintain a healthy life <b>without worrying about the side effects or recurrence of Western medicine</b>.
Atopy: Treatment at a Korean Medicine Clinic
안녕하세요, <b>백록담한의원</b> 최연승 <b>대표원장</b>입니다.<br><br><b>뇌기능과 자율신경계 조절 전문, 백록담한의원</b><br><br><p>As a <b>Korean medicine doctor</b>, I consider it my greatest reward to alleviate the suffering of my patients and help them regain their health, and I approach my practice with this in mind.</p><p>In addition to traditional <b>Korean medicine treatments</b> such as <b>acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medicine</b>,</p><p>I also focus on <b>brain function and autonomic nervous system regulation treatments</b> whose effectiveness has been proven through recent research.</p><br><br><span>These treatment methods are offering new hope to patients suffering from various conditions such as chronic stress, insomnia, autonomic dysregulation, panic disorder, tinnitus, dizziness, and headaches.</span><br><br><p>At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we accurately diagnose the patient's condition through <b>precise neurological examinations, EEG (brainwave tests)</b>, and other methods,</p><p>and based on this, we develop <b>optimized customized treatment plans</b> for each individual patient, combining methods such as <b>vagus nerve stimulation, cranial osteopathy (craniosacral therapy), olfactory stimulation, vestibular rehabilitation, special Chuna therapy, and herbal medicine prescriptions</b>, and strive to provide the best possible care.</p><br><br><p>My philosophy of practice is to go <b>beyond 'simple symptom relief' and focus on 'resolving the root cause'</b>.</p><p>So that patients can fully regain a healthy life and enjoy happier, more vibrant daily lives,</p><p>I will always continue to research and refine my skills, and do my utmost.</p><br><br><p>I will be a reliable partner for your healthy life.</p><br><br><b>백록담한의원 대표원장 최연승</b>
Thyroid Treatment: What Should I Do?
Hello, I am <b>Choi Yeon-seung, Chief Director of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b>. Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is a Korean medicine clinic located in Jeju, constantly striving for the <b>healthy and happy lives</b> of Jeju residents and tourists visiting Jeju. Our clinic is the <b>only Korean medicine clinic in Jeju that treats rare and intractable diseases</b>, and among these, we specialize in treating <b><span style="color:red;">Lou Gehrig's disease</span></b>. <b>Lou Gehrig's disease</b> is a slowly progressing neurodegenerative disease, where motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord are gradually destroyed, leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, speech difficulties, swallowing difficulties, and respiratory distress. To date, the cause of <b>Lou Gehrig's disease</b> has not been clearly identified, nor is there a known cure. However, through appropriate treatment and management, the progression of symptoms can be slowed, and patients' quality of life can be improved. At <b>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b>, through <b><span style="color:red;">continuous research and effort in the treatment of Lou Gehrig's disease</span></b>, we aim to provide our patients with the <b>best treatment and hope</b>. We will do our utmost to be a source of <b>warm comfort and a reliable companion</b> for patients suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease and their families. Thank you.
Menopause Symptoms, Treatment at a Korean Medicine Clinic
<h1>Hello, I am Chief Director Choi Yeonsung of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</h1> <h2>Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is operated by Korean medicine doctors who graduated from Jeju National University and Kyung Hee University College of Korean Medicine. They aim to resolve all diseases by addressing their fundamental causes, not just treating symptoms. We will do our utmost for the health and recovery of our patients. </h2> <h1>Our treatments at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic include:</h1> <b>1. Meticulous Diagnosis</b> <ul><li>Through traditional Korean medicine diagnostic methods such as pulse diagnosis (jinmaek), abdominal palpation (bokjin), and tongue diagnosis (seoljin), we accurately identify the patient's constitution and condition to establish a personalized treatment plan.</li> </ul> <b>2. Effective Herbal Medicine Prescriptions</b> <ul><li>We use only verified herbal ingredients through a strict quality control system to provide optimal herbal medicine prescriptions tailored to each patient's individual condition.</li> </ul> <b>3. Various Korean Medicine Treatments for Pain and Symptom Relief</b> <ul><li><b>Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping:</b> Through various effects such as pain relief, improved blood circulation, and enhanced immunity, we help restore the body's balance.</li> <li><b>Pharmacopuncture:</b> By directly injecting refined herbal medicine components into acupoints, faster and more potent effects can be expected compared to general acupuncture.</li> <li><b>Chuna Manipulation:</b> By correcting misaligned spine and joints, it alleviates pain and restores body balance.</li> <li><b>Korean Medicine Physical Therapy:</b> Utilizing various physical therapy equipment such as heat, electricity, and laser, we reduce inflammation in the painful area and aid recovery.</li> </ul> <h1>Conditions treated at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic include:</h1> <b>1. Chronic and Intractable Diseases</b> <ul><li><b>Blood Stasis (Eohyeol), Phlegm Retention (Dameum), Food Stagnation (Sikjeok):</b> By fundamentally eliminating blood stasis, phlegm retention, and food stagnation, which are common chronic ailments in modern people, we treat chronic pain, digestive disorders, psychiatric disorders, and more.</li> <li><b>Allergic Rhinitis, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Dermatological Diseases, Menstrual Pain:</b> We aim for fundamental treatment by preventing recurrence through immune system enhancement and constitutional improvement.</li> </ul> <b>2. Pain Clinic</b> <ul><li><b>Various Musculoskeletal Disorders:</b> We effectively treat various musculoskeletal disorders such as lumbar disc herniation, cervical disc herniation, shoulder pain, knee pain, and arthritis.</li> <li><b>Autonomic Nervous System Disorders:</b> We treat symptoms caused by autonomic nervous system imbalance, including headaches, insomnia, panic disorder, chronic fatigue, dizziness, and indigestion.</li> </ul> <b>3. Posture Correction and Rehabilitation</b> <ul><li><b>Functional Diseases:</b> By correcting functional diseases caused by postural imbalances such as text neck (straight neck), rounded back, and pelvic imbalance, we alleviate pain and help maintain proper posture.</li> <li><b>Disc Herniation, Spinal Stenosis, Chuna Manipulation:</b> We reduce pain and restore function caused by spinal disorders, and provide customized Chuna manipulation to prevent recurrence.</li> </ul>
Psoriasis Treatment: From Elbows to Entire Body
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, the Chief Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><br></b></p> <p>I help treat diseases and maintain health by utilizing safe and effective Korean medicine treatments—including herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, pharmacopuncture, and Chuna therapy—that are not harmful to the body. These treatments work by expelling internal waste products such as blood stasis, phlegm retention, food accumulation, and accumulated phlegm and food, restoring the balance of the five zang and six fu organs, and recovering the body's natural healing power.</p> <p>To accurately understand your physical discomforts, I perform a thorough examination and abdominal palpation. </p> <p>Along with a Korean medicine doctor's skilled examination, I <span style="color: #ff0000;"><b>utilize various diagnostic techniques to identify the root cause of the illness.</b></span></p> <p>My medical philosophy consists of three main principles.</p> <ol> <li> <p>I recommend only the appropriate and necessary treatments for patients, without over-treatment.</p> </li> <li> <p>I guide patients on treatment methods that empower them to heal themselves.</p> </li> <li> <p>I identify and treat the precise root cause to prevent disease recurrence.</p> </li> </ol> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><br></b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Areas of Treatment</span></b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><br></b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pain Clinic</span></b></p> <p>Back pain, pelvic pain, chest pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, wrist pain, lower back pain, knee pain</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Internal Medicine / Fatigue / Mental Health Clinic</span></b></p> <p>Hot flashes/feeling of heat in the upper body, chronic fatigue, insomnia, loss of appetite, indigestion, menstrual pain, cold hands and feet, gastritis, reflux esophagitis (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches, dizziness, anxiety, depression</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Facial / ENT Clinic</span></b></p> <p>Facial paralysis, shingles, dry eyes, ptosis (drooping eyelids), conjunctivitis, Bell's palsy, tinnitus, hearing loss, TMJ disorder</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Growth / Student / Menopause / Postpartum Care Clinic</span></b></p> <p>Growth clinic, pediatric tonic, deer antler, Chongmyung-tang (memory/focus herbal formula), tonic for students, menopause, postpartum care</p>
Shingles Treatment: Is My Immunity Low?
Herpes Zoster is a disease caused by the chickenpox virus. The virus, which lies dormant in the nerve ganglia after a person has chickenpox in childhood, reactivates and appears when immunity drops. It is typically accompanied by pain, red spots, and blisters, primarily in areas like the waist, chest, or face, which is charac...