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Managing Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia and Lifestyle HabitsFor gastric intestinal metaplasia, it is important to calmly manage the causes and risk factors rather than letting anxiety grow. Follow-up endoscopy, checking for Helicobacter pylori, and adjusting eating habits are the basics.
Winter Health Management for Older AdultsIn winter, reduced blood circulation and activity levels can make fatigue, digestion, and muscle strength issues more noticeable in older adults. Foods and herbal tonics should be considered together with constitution and current medications.
When Should Students Preparing for Exams Take Herbal Tonics?Students preparing for exams should have their stamina, digestion, sleep, and tension checked together. It is important to prepare herbal tonics according to constitution and timing.
Herbal Tonic Care for Frequent Winter Common ColdsSome people get common colds repeatedly when the cold weather begins. We have summarized winter fatigue and immunity care, as well as precautions when taking Gyeongokgo.
Causes and Management of Recurrent EczemaBecause eczema can vary widely in appearance and cause, it is important to identify the condition early. Along with relieving itching, looking at lifestyle factors can help reduce recurrence.
Immune Herbal Medicine Should Fit Your ConstitutionMany people look for herbal medicine when fatigue lasts a long time or common colds are frequent. A customized prescription is needed after considering your constitution and current health condition.
How should you choose a winter herbal tonic?Rather than choosing a winter herbal tonic based only on fatigue, it is important to plan it in a customized way by looking at your constitution, digestive strength, sleep, medications, and other factors together.
Musk Gongjindan effects and benefits, plus the proper way to take itMusk Gongjindan is a traditional Korean medicine tonic with a long history. It is popular with many people because it is considered to have various benefits and effects. In particular, it is known to help support immunity, fatigue recovery, and physical strength. However, for that reason...
How to Manage Seborrheic Dermatitis Around the Mouth and Beside the NoseIf the area around your mouth and beside your nose becomes red and itchy every change of season, it may be difficult to view it as acne alone. Seborrheic dermatitis should be assessed together with skin symptoms and the flow of heat in the body.
What to Know Before Taking an Herbal Tonic During Seasonal ChangesDuring the fall seasonal transition, sweating, sleep, and Digestion may become unsettled, and Fatigue can last longer. Herbal tonics should be chosen according to constitution and symptoms to be used safely.
Managing Facial Flushing and RosaceaIf facial flushing and heat sensation keep recurring, it may not be simple acne. We have summarized the features of rosacea, Lifestyle Management, and the Korean medicine approach.
Could abdominal bloating and gas be a sign of damjeok?If your abdomen feels very bloated and you have frequent gas even after eating only a little, it may be necessary to look at the causes from the perspectives of reduced gastrointestinal motility and damjeok.
What to check before taking musk GongjindanMusk Gongjindan is a Korean medicine prescription considered when evaluating fatigue and reduced vitality. The herbal composition, constitutional evaluation, and precautions for taking and storing it should be reviewed together.
Management and treatment standards for eczema with oozingEczema can go beyond simple dryness and involve repeated itching, oozing, scabbing, and thickening. It is important to manage it early by looking at both the symptom pattern and the body’s condition.
Summer low energy in older adults and Gongjin-danIn hot weather, reduced appetite and lack of fluids can deepen fatigue in older adults. It is important for Gongjin-dan to be prescribed carefully after reviewing constitution and current medications.
Precautions to know before facial rejuvenation acupunctureFacial rejuvenation acupuncture is a Korean medicine treatment procedure that examines facial blood flow and muscle tension and may help manage elasticity, puffiness, and complexion. We have summarized what to check before treatment and how to manage your lifestyle.
Summer low energy and how to take Gongjin-danWhen hot weather disrupts appetite and sleep, fatigue can last longer. Herbal tonics, including Gongjin-dan, should be taken after reviewing your constitution and condition.
When Air-Conditioning Illness Causes Frequent Diarrhea And VomitingIf diarrhea and vomiting recur after summer air-conditioning exposure, we should look not only at a simple drop in body temperature, but also at reduced digestive function and the possibility of infection.
How To Manage Adult Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms On The FaceWhen Adult Atopic Dermatitis appears on visible areas such as the face and neck, it can cause not only itching and stinging but also significant stress in daily life. An approach that considers both the disease stage and constitution is needed.
Three Questions To Check Your Parents’ HealthWhen family gathers, such as during holidays, it is a good time to observe meals, walking, memory, and mood. Small questions can become clues that lead to needed care.
When Gongjindan May Be Suitable For Summer FatigueGongjindan is an herbal tonic that can be considered for low energy in summer. It is important to review the ingredients, constitutional assessment, and precautions for taking it together.
Why Belly Fat Increases During MenopauseDuring menopause, hormonal changes and muscle loss can make abdominal fat easier to gain. Rather than excessive weight loss, management that considers both constitution and symptoms is needed.
How To Manage Menopausal Heat Sensation And Sweating In SummerIn hot and humid seasons, menopausal heat sensation and cold sweats may feel more intense. It is important to consider constitution and accompanying symptoms together when deciding on Lifestyle Management and treatment direction.
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Cleansing And Cosmetic CareSeborrheic dermatitis is influenced by sebum, inflammation, and daily rhythms together. It is important to reduce cleansing and cosmetic use and manage the skin in a way that lowers the burden on it.
What To Check When You Get Frequent ColdsFor recurring Common Cold, care should look not only at symptom relief but also at the body’s recovery capacity and the condition of the Respiratory System mucosa.
What To Check Before Taking Wonbang Sahyang GongjindanWonbang Sahyang Gongjindan is a prescription considered when evaluating fatigue and decreased physical strength. Before taking it, constitution-based care, verification of medicinal ingredients, and storage methods should be reviewed together.
How to Manage Redness and Itching in Seborrheic DermatitisRepeated facial redness, flaking, and itching may be seborrheic dermatitis. Management that looks at both Skin symptoms and the condition of the body is needed.
How to Distinguish and Manage Seborrheic Dermatitis SymptomsIf facial redness, flaking, and itching keep recurring, seborrheic dermatitis should be considered. It needs to be distinguished from acne and folliculitis, while managing the body’s heat circulation and lifestyle factors together.
How to Manage Worsening Menopausal SwellingDuring menopause, hormonal changes and slower metabolism can increase swelling in the face and legs. Identifying the Causes, Lifestyle Management, and treatment suited to constitution are needed together.
Could My Stomach Fullness Be Damjeok Disease?Even when tests show no major abnormalities, if stomach fullness and abdominal bloating last for a long time, it is worth looking at both reduced gastrointestinal motility and damjeok.
Early Management of Adult Atopic DermatitisAdult atopic dermatitis can increase not only itching and inflammation but also stress in daily life. Early moisturizing, irritant management, and constitution-based care are important.
Moisturizer Care for Nummular EczemaNummular eczema that spreads in coin-shaped patches is not only a problem of dryness. Moisturizing care should differ depending on whether there is oozing or scabbing.
How to take herbal tonics and Gongjindan during seasonal changesDuring periods with large daily temperature swings, fatigue and minor illnesses can become more common. It is important to take herbal tonics and Gongjindan after checking your constitution and current condition.
Managing bloating from Damjeok symptomsIf frequent heaviness, acid regurgitation, and abdominal bloating keep recurring, it may not be only a matter of eating habits. We look at causes and management from the perspective of Damjeok.
Managing the gas type of irritable bowel syndromeGas buildup, frequent flatulence, and belching in irritable bowel syndrome should be managed steadily by looking at eating habits, stress, and bowel function together.
When Dyshidrotic Eczema Blisters on the Hands and Feet Keep ReturningDyshidrotic eczema is a chronic eczema in which small blisters and itching repeatedly occur on the hands and feet. Along with skin symptoms, constitution, fatigue, stress, and lifestyle habits should be assessed together.
What to Check When Eczema Behind the Neck Keeps ReturningEczema behind the neck and around the ears may lead to itching, oozing, and color changes. Care that looks at causes, aggravating factors, how to use topical medications, and lifestyle habits together is needed.
Winter Fatigue and How to Take GongjindanWhen you are concerned about winter fatigue and frequent common colds, this summarizes how to view and take Gongjindan, along with constitutional care and precautions.
Management and Treatment for Seborrheic Scalp DermatitisSeborrheic scalp dermatitis, with repeated itching, scaling, and redness, should be managed by looking at both the scalp environment and the body’s heat and circulation.
Understanding Indigestion, Headache, and Damjeok DiseaseEven when an endoscopy shows no major abnormality, bloating, nausea, and headaches can continue. We summarize the Korean medicine view of damjeok and Lifestyle Management methods.
What to Check Before Taking Gongjin-danGongjin-dan is a Korean medicine prescription that can be considered when assessing fatigue and low energy. We summarize the meaning of musk, precautions before taking it, and why constitutional care is needed.
Managing Atopic Dermatitis With HyperpigmentationAtopic dermatitis is not only a matter of itching. It can lead to repeated wounds, lichenification, and hyperpigmentation. Care is needed that considers both the skin barrier and the individual constitution.
Early Signs Of Psoriasis And Chronic ManagementPsoriasis is an inflammatory Skin condition with recurring scale and red rashes. It is important to distinguish early and chronic patterns, reduce skin irritation, and manage it consistently.
Indigestion That Feels Like A Stone Sitting In The Stomach And DamjeokRepeated indigestion and bloating may be related to reduced stomach motility. We look at the Causes and Lifestyle Management from the perspective of damjeok (痰積).
What to Check Before Taking Gongjindan for Chronic FatigueFatigue that does not improve with rest should be reviewed together with lifestyle habits, illness, and constitution. For herbal tonics including Gongjindan, it is important to choose appropriately after a consultation.
How to Manage Chronic Superficial GastritisIf you have recurring heartburn and fullness, the condition of the stomach lining and lifestyle habits should be reviewed together. Management tailored to your constitution and symptoms is important.
What to Check Before Taking Herbal Tonics for Low Winter EnergyWinter fatigue and sensitivity to cold should be reviewed together with daily rhythm, digestion, and constitution. Herbal tonics also need to be selected according to each person’s condition to reduce burden.
Managing Facial Itching And Seborrheic DermatitisIf itching, redness, and scaling on the face and scalp keep recurring, it is important to look at the condition of both the skin and the body, rather than seeing it only as a simple skin trouble.
Taking Gongjindan When Forgetfulness Becomes FrequentWhen you are concerned about memory decline, identifying the cause comes first. Gongjindan should be prescribed according to your individual condition after reviewing decreased stamina and concentration together.
What To Check Before Students Take GongjindanMany students preparing for exams ask about Gongjindan. It is important to first check whether it suits their constitution and symptoms, and what precautions are needed when taking it.
Damp Accumulation When the Stomach Feels Hard and BloatedIf the upper abdomen feels firm and digestion takes a long time, it is important to look at both reduced stomach motility and damp accumulation. Eating habits and medical care are both important.
What to Check When Nummular Eczema Lasts a Long TimeWhen coin-shaped eczema keeps recurring, we need to look not only at the surface of the skin, but also at the skin barrier, itching, and constitutional inflammatory factors.
Lung Care When Winter Colds Keep RecurringIf cough, runny nose, and phlegm often recur in winter, we need to look not only at the symptoms, but also at the lungs, digestive system, and overall strength.
What to Check Before Taking Gongjindan During MenopauseDuring menopause, hot flushes, palpitations, and insomnia may occur together. For Gongjindan, it is important to determine after a consultation whether it suits your constitution and symptoms.
How to Manage Atrophic Gastritis and Intestinal MetaplasiaBehind repeated heartburn and indigestion, there may be changes in which the stomach lining has become thinner. Testing, lifestyle management, and treatment tailored to your constitution should be considered together.
Managing Seasonal Skin Dryness and ItchingDuring seasonal changes, the skin barrier can weaken, making seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and eczema more likely to flare. Care that considers both symptoms and constitution is needed.- 回春堂What Are “Traffic Accident Aftereffects”?When should pain from a traffic accident be treated? After a traffic accident, even if there are no visible external injuries, Traffic Accident Aftereffects can occur regardless of whether the accident was major or minor. Pain from a traffic accident may change over time…
- 回春堂What are “headache/dizziness”?Headaches that can last a long time and become chronic if left untreated. The pattern and range of headache pain vary greatly from person to person. However, because pain is a subjective symptom and can be difficult to objectify, most patients endure the pain based on their own judgment or treat it on their own…
- 回春堂What Is “Various Types Of Musculoskeletal Pain”?Musculoskeletal pain Many people endure musculoskeletal pain caused by various factors such as lifestyle habits, trauma, stress, and aging by using commonly available pain relievers and pain patches. However, these methods are not fundamental treatments for pain, but only temporary measures…
- 回春堂Hoechundang Kyunghee Ryu Korean Medicine Clinic Uwhang CheongsimwonIf stress is making your heart pound and you feel anxious, consider taking Uwhang Cheongsimwon to help calm both the body and mind. Uwhang Cheongsimwon may be helpful when stress causes palpitations or anxiety makes it hard to sleep. Uwhang Cheongsimwon...
- 回春堂What Are ‘Stroke Prevention/Aftereffects Of Stroke/Parkinson's Disease’?Stroke, or jungpung (中風), is a frightening disease that can appear suddenly without warning signs. The mortality rate among people in their 40s and 50s in Korea is among the highest in the world. One of the causes is jungpung (中風). People commonly say, “the wind has come,” and this...
- 回春堂What are “Facial Palsy (guanwasa, Bell’s palsy) and facial conditions (Facial Spasm, facial pain)”?Facial nerve palsy, called guanwasa, is a condition in which the facial nerve that controls the facial muscles is damaged due to inflammation. In Korean medicine, it is also called “wasapung (喎斜風),” meaning a disease caused by exposure to cold wind. When the nerve is paralyzed…
- 回春堂What Is “Diabetes/Hyperlipidemia”?Metabolic syndromes such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity are chronic conditions common among modern people. Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is not simply a problem of organs such as the pancreas, liver, or stomach, but can be viewed as a metabolic syndrome caused by an overall metabolism and circulation disorder arising from abnormalities in the muscles, adipose tissue, blood vessels, and more…
- 回春堂What Is “Diet/Edema”?As dietary management becomes increasingly difficult and outdoor activity decreases, more people are finding weight management challenging. Many want to lose even a small amount of weight they have gained, but because of long-standing unhealthy lifestyle habits, suddenly starting an extreme diet…
- 回春堂What Is “Rhinitis/Sinusitis”?These days, with heightened awareness of droplet transmission due to fine dust, coronavirus, and other factors more than ever, these days, with heightened awareness of droplet transmission due to fine dust, coronavirus, and other factors more than ever, every time you cough, people around you…
- 回春堂What Are 'Chronic Cough/Common Cold/Pharyngitis'?The lungs, together with the stomach and intestines, are organs that have passages directly connected to the outside, and they are important organs that affect the body’s immunity. The lungs, together with the stomach and intestines, are organs that have passages directly connected to the outside, and they affect the body’s immunity…
- 回春堂What is 'Seborrheic Dermatitis'?For Seborrheic Dermatitis, which can make a sensitive face and scalp itchy and cause flaking, reducing inflammation in the body and restoring skin immunity should come first. Seborrheic Dermatitis is one type of inflammatory dermatitis that is limited to areas with high sebum production, such as the scalp, face, and upper trunk, and is accompanied by erythema and…
- 回春堂What Is “Psoriasis”?Psoriasis (乾癬) can occur without itching. Do not leave it untreated just because there are no symptoms. Many people struggle with psoriasis for quite a long time. Unlike many other skin conditions, psoriasis has characteristic skin findings and a distinctive appearance, and because of this, it can…
- 回春堂What Is “Atopy”?Atopy that repeatedly improves and worsens needs fundamental treatment. Skin symptoms in many different forms, in both adults and children, are always distressing. Atopic symptoms that had been quiet for a while can easily recur, often suddenly troubling us…
- 回春堂What Is “Urticaria”?Urticaria appearing on my body is a warning sign from the body! Because urticaria is accompanied by itching and rises on the skin with redness, it can lower quality of life, so people want it to recover quickly. Applying ointment or taking medication may calm it down, but after only a short time…
- 回春堂What is “Eczema (Nummular Eczema)”?Eczema (濕疹): Restoring skin immunity comes first. Eczema is dermatitis that clinically appears with itching, redness, swelling, and other symptoms. In severe cases, oozing, pain, or scaling may also be seen. Depending on the specific pattern, aggravating factors…
- 回春堂What is “Beauty / Lifting / Slimming”?A healthy, beautiful, positive, and relaxed-looking face is something everyone hopes for. What we commonly call youthful skin refers to skin that is elastic, smooth, radiant, and even in tone. However, with aging, skin elasticity decreases…
- 回春堂What is “Menopausal Syndrome”?Menopause (更年期) When a body that was once young and healthy begins to show the traces of time little by little, it can be hard to accept. In particular, women enter menopause as menstruation ends and they reach the final menstrual period. Menopausal symptoms…
- 回春堂What is “Postpartum Care”?Childbirth can be described as a mysterious and noble act that only women can experience. However, compared with its meaning, the physical and emotional toll on women is considerable. During childbirth, severe bleeding occurs, energy is depleted, and the joints and muscles throughout the body…
- 回春堂What is “infertility/miscarriage”?It is something the body and mind, women and men, and further, society as a whole must go through together. The process of pregnancy and childbirth is truly wondrous and full of blessing. The birth and growth of a life is not only a personal matter that takes place in one woman’s body…
- 回春堂What are “uterine and ovarian diseases (ovarian cyst/uterine polyp/uterine fibroid/adenomyosis/endometriosis/chronic vaginitis)”?Uterine and ovarian diseases - ovarian cyst/uterine polyp/uterine fibroid/adenomyosis/endometriosis/chronic vaginitis Women undergo bodily changes through secondary development during puberty. Beginning with menstruation, they go through physical and emotional changes, which may later lead to marriage, pregnancy, and childbirth…
- 回春堂What are “dysmenorrhea / irregular periods / premenstrual syndrome”?Symptoms related to menstruation are commonly experienced by women, but because they are common, they are often left untreated. Menstruation may be treated like an inconvenient “illness,” with worries that severe dysmenorrhea could affect an exam or interfere with an important project or trip...
- 回春堂Hoechundang Kyunghee Ryu Korean Medicine Clinic Wonbang Sahyang Gongjindan/Bowi GongjindanIs there anyone these days who is not tired? When people do intense physical labor or are short on sleep because of excessive work, they feel fatigued. Usually, if a healthy person gets enough rest, the fatigue goes away. However, we…
- 回春堂What Is a “Growth/Exam Student Herbal Tonic”?Addressing concerns across the life stages of children and adolescents: “One pack of herbal medicine taken in childhood may be better than one hundred packs taken as an adult,” as the saying goes. Kyunghee Ryu Korean Medicine Clinic provides suitable prescriptions and care by considering each child’s constitution and current health status to strengthen children’s stamina and support a better learning environment…
- 回春堂What is “Chronic Fatigue/Office Worker Burnout/Stress”?Is there anyone these days who is not tired? When you do heavy physical labor or do excessive work and do not get enough sleep, you feel fatigued. Usually, in a healthy person, fatigue goes away after enough rest. However, what we call...
- 回春堂What is “Korean Medicine Cancer Treatment for the Digestive System”?If you are still active enough that inpatient treatment feels burdensome, but you are worried about cancer, you may have been diagnosed with cancer. However, you may have been told that the hospital can no longer offer anything further. You may not yet want to go to hospice. Going to a mid-sized hospital may also...
- 回春堂What are “Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn's Disease”?Inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's Disease), is it really incurable? Recently in Korea, the prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease has been increasing, with reports of a 33% increase over 5 years. Inflammatory bowel disease is...
- 回春堂What is “chronic diarrhea / constipation”?Chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation: even good medications only help for the moment. Many patients suffer from diarrhea/constipation for a very long time. Because these symptoms can be hard to talk about, many people simply hide them and endure them. In general...
- 回春堂What is “Irritable Bowel Syndrome”?Are you anxious because your stomach hurts often for no clear reason and feels bubbly? Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be suspected when there are no special abnormalities visible to the eye or on tissue examination even after colonoscopy or stool testing, but chronic diarrhea or constipation repeatedly occurs, and abdominal pain and...
- 回春堂What is “Gastritis/Reflux Esophagitis”?There is not much improvement even after treatment for Chronic Gastritis/Reflux Esophagitis. Gastritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the stomach lining. If acute gastritis is not properly treated or managed and repeats, it can progress to Chronic Gastritis, and in severe cases, gastroptosis or gastric atony may accompany it...
- 回春堂What is “functional dyspepsia”?Tests show nothing abnormal, but I’m struggling alone with functional dyspepsia. Most patients who visit Kyunghee Ryu Korean Medicine Clinic have Chronic indigestion, and they say that even though endoscopy or CT scans show no major abnormalities, treatment has not made much difference…
How to manage recurring Reflux EsophagitisIf heartburn and sour belching keep recurring, it may not be only a stomach acid problem. Management that looks at both stomach motility and eating habits is needed.
What to check before taking Sahyang GongjindanGongjindan is an herbal medicine considered when evaluating fatigue and low energy. Its herbal composition, how to take it, and your constitution should all be reviewed together.
How to choose a tonic when you feel sleepy all dayIf fatigue does not improve even after sleeping, you should look at both your lifestyle habits and your body’s condition. Tonics such as Gongjindan should be chosen after constitutional medical care.
How to manage intestinal metaplasia and chronic gastritisIntestinal metaplasia may be the result of long-lasting irritation of the stomach lining. Rather than looking only at symptoms, testing and lifestyle management should be continued together.
How To Manage Repeated Diarrhea And ConstipationCold foods, irregular meals, and stress can make the intestines sensitive. Repeated diarrhea and constipation should be reviewed together with causes and constitution.
Summer Low Energy And How To Take GongjindanIf fatigue lasts long after the heat, lifestyle rhythm and digestive status should be reviewed together. It is best to decide how to take Gongjindan after constitution-based care.
Seasonal Change Fatigue And How To Take GongjindanIf fatigue and decreased appetite repeat when the seasons change, lifestyle rhythm and stamina should be reviewed together. It is best to decide the dosage and precautions for Gongjindan after care.
When scalp itching and flaking keep recurringIf scalp itching, dandruff-like flakes, oozing, and scabs recur, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp may need to be considered. Along with scalp care, we also check the body’s heat and circulation status.
How to manage rising blood pressure during menopauseDuring menopause, hormonal changes and slowed metabolism can overlap, making it necessary to manage blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, and lipids together. We guide steady adjustment methods after considering symptoms and constitution.
What to check when seborrheic dermatitis keeps recurringIf redness, flaking, and itching of the face and scalp recur, it is important to look not only at skin inflammation but also at heat sensations and lifestyle factors.
Causes and Management of Coin-Shaped EczemaNummular eczema is characterized by round red lesions and severe itching. To reduce recurrence, it is important to look at both the skin condition and lifestyle factors.
How to Manage Chronic Fatigue When You Feel Sleepy No Matter How Much You SleepIf you feel tired even though you seem to have slept enough, sleep duration is not the only thing to consider. It is important to examine your constitution and deficiency patterns and choose herbal tonics carefully.
How to Manage Recurrent Eczema and Dyshidrotic EczemaEczema and dyshidrotic eczema are affected not only by inflammation on the skin surface, but also by irritation, sweat, stress, and the body’s circulation. It is important to identify the type early and combine Lifestyle Management with treatment.
What Kind of Fatigue Is Gongjindan Right For?When fatigue and reduced concentration last for a long time, it is easy to think of Gongjindan, but care tailored to your constitution and symptoms should come first. Here are points to check before taking it.
Summer Chronic Fatigue and How to Take Herbal TonicsWhen heat, humidity, and large daily temperature differences overlap, fatigue may last longer. Herbal tonics should be chosen after checking your constitution and digestion.
Why Seborrheic Dermatitis Keeps Coming BackIf redness, flaking, and itching of the face and scalp keep recurring, we should look beyond the surface of the Skin and consider sebum, heat sensation, and immune balance together.
Dementia Prevention Care When Forgetfulness Becomes FrequentRepeated forgetfulness may be a sign of mild cognitive impairment. We outline a Korean medicine approach that looks at cognitive function, depressed mood, and sleep together.
How to Manage Cholinergic Urticaria in SummerIf stinging, itchy urticaria repeatedly occurs after heat, exercise, bathing, or stress, it is worth considering cholinergic urticaria.
How to Care for Your Throat and Cough on Days With Severe Fine DustFine dust and yellow dust can affect throat irritation, cough, rhinitis, and even skin itching. It is important to reduce exposure and protect the mucous membranes.
If Indigestion Continues Despite a Normal EndoscopyEven when tests show no major abnormalities, bloating, early satiety, and belching may recur. It is important to look at gastrointestinal motility, constitution, and stress factors together.
How to Manage Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) are not issues you should simply endure. Care that checks for underlying diseases and also considers constitution and lifestyle habits is needed.
How to Manage Concerns About Reduced ImmunityIf you often have Common Cold and inflammation, and fatigue lasts a long time, it is important to look at your daily rhythm, hydration, and digestive function together. Herbal medicine is safest when chosen after constitutional consultation.
How to Manage Pain and Paralysis Symptoms in WinterIn the cold season, more attention is needed for Facial Palsy, Musculoskeletal Pain, and blood pressure fluctuations. We have summarized ways to observe changes in the body during winter.
What to Know Before Taking Musksahyang GongjindanMany people seek Musksahyang Gongjindan when chronic fatigue lasts for a long time. We will calmly review its herbal ingredients, when to take it, and why a constitution-based consultation is needed.
How to Manage Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Recurrent dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) are not issues of pain alone. Management should look at the cycle, changes in bleeding, and symptoms such as digestion and swelling together.
When and How Should You Take Herbal Tonics?The same herbal tonic is not right for everyone just because you feel tired. To provide support that fits your body, we need to look at your constitution, digestive strength, sleep, medical history, and even the medications you take.
What to check when seborrheic dermatitis keeps recurringIf redness, itching, and flaking of the face and scalp keep recurring, we need to look not only at the surface of the skin but also at sebum, inflammation, heat sensations, and daily rhythm.
What to check when bloating keeps recurringEven if endoscopy shows no major abnormality, bloating, indigestion, acid regurgitation, and nausea can continue. Functional dyspepsia should be assessed by looking at stomach function and lifestyle habits together.
Why Digestion May Be Difficult And How Stomach Function Is InvolvedEven when tests do not show any major abnormality, bloating and tightness in the upper abdomen can recur. Functional dyspepsia should be viewed together with stomach motility, constitution, and daily rhythm.
A Lump-In-The-Throat Feeling And Cough: Could It Be Reflux?If a cough and a lump-in-the-throat feeling that seem like a common cold last a long time, reflux laryngitis, in which acid reflux irritates the larynx, may also need to be considered.
How To Manage Recurrent Seborrheic DermatitisIf redness, itching, and flaking of the face and scalp keep recurring, it may not be only a skin problem. Management that also looks at daily rhythm and heat circulation is needed.
Early Response and Lifestyle Management for Facial PalsyBecause facial palsy, also called Guanwasa, can have various causes and patterns of progression, it is important to evaluate it early. We have summarized symptom checks, treatment direction, sequelae management, and lifestyle guidelines.
Managing Chronic Fatigue That Wears You Out Every MorningIf you feel tired even after sleeping and your concentration is reduced, it is hard to dismiss this as simply a matter of willpower. Tonics, including Gongjindan, should be considered according to constitution and symptoms.
Symptoms of Gastroptosis and Management of Gastric AtonyIf post-meal heaviness and bloating last a long time and you tire easily, the possibility of gastroptosis or gastric atony can be considered. It is important to check lifestyle habits and digestive function together.
What to Know Before Taking Sahyang GongjindanSahyang Gongjindan is a Korean medicine herbal tonic prescribed after assessing fatigue and low energy. We have summarized how to take it, how to store it, and what to check from a clinical perspective.
How to Manage Brain Fog After COVID-19We summarized what to look for and the Korean medicine management approach when a foggy head and difficulty concentrating continue after COVID-19 infection.
How to Manage Coin-Shaped Nummular EczemaNummular eczema can easily recur with round lesions, itching, and oozing. Care that assesses both the skin barrier and the body’s condition is needed.
How To Manage Chronic Atrophic GastritisChronic atrophic gastritis is a condition in which the stomach lining has become thin due to long-repeated inflammation. Symptom relief, recovery of stomach function, and lifestyle management are all needed together.
How To Manage Menopausal Swelling And Weight GainAround menopause, hormonal changes and a slower metabolism may cause swelling and weight gain to appear together. Care that looks at circulation and digestive function is needed rather than excessive weight loss.
What To Check Before Taking Uwhang CheongsimwonUwhang Cheongsimwon, often used for tension and palpitations, differs depending on constitution and purpose of use. Before an exam or interview, it is best to check your response in advance.
How to Manage Chronic Gastritis and Intestinal MetaplasiaLong-standing, recurrent gastritis can lead to atrophic changes and intestinal metaplasia. Management that considers both endoscopic findings and lifestyle and functional assessment is needed.
When should weight management start after childbirth?After childbirth, Restoration of Qi and Blood and Uterine Recovery come before weight loss. We summarize the key points of Postpartum Care from 6 weeks postpartum to 100 days.
What to check before taking Uwhang CheongsimwonMany people look for Uwhang Cheongsimwon when they feel severe tension before exams, interviews, or presentations. We look together at when to take it, individual responses, and situations that require medical care.
How To Manage Recurring Psoriasis On The Back Of The NeckPsoriasis around the back of the neck and scalp requires care that reduces irritation rather than removing scales, while also looking at skin immunity and daily rhythm.
Stress-Related Stomach Spasm Symptoms And ManagementStomach spasms that feel like squeezing pain in the pit of the stomach may involve stress, eating habits, and autonomic nervous system imbalance. If they recur, stomach function and daily rhythm should be reviewed together.
Guide To Thread Embedding Treatment For Sequelae Of Facial PalsyAsymmetry, spasms, and contracture that remain after facial palsy can lead to daily discomfort. We summarize the principles of thread embedding treatment and the symptoms that require consultation.
How To Notice Early Menopause SymptomsIf hot flashes, insomnia, and mood changes keep recurring, they may be signs of menopause. It is important to look at the symptom pattern and set a management plan that fits your body.
Could Long-Lasting Facial Redness Be Rosacea?It is common for the face to become red after cold wind or heating, but if it lasts a long time, rosacea should be considered. We have summarized the causes and management methods.
Basics To Know Before Taking GongjindanGongjindan is a traditional prescription made by blending deer antler, Angelica gigas root, Cornus fruit, musk, and other ingredients with honey. The dosage and precautions vary depending on constitution and condition.
What to Check When Brain Fog LastsBrain fog, where your head feels cloudy as if covered in fog and concentration becomes blurred, may not be due to fatigue alone. It is important to look at accompanying symptoms, daily rhythms, and circulation together.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome That Worsens in SummerIn summer, when cold drinks and stimulating foods increase, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with recurring abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation commonly worsens. Habits that chill the intestines and stress should be considered together.
Will Summer Herbal Tonics Be Lost Through Sweat?When summer fatigue and loss of appetite are severe, there is no need to automatically avoid herbal tonics. Personalized management is important after checking constitution, digestion, and the presence of disease.
Managing Weight Gain During MenopauseDuring menopause, hormonal changes and a lower basal metabolism can make it easier to develop increased abdominal fat and swelling. Management tailored to your condition is more important than excessive weight loss.
Why Adult Atopic Dermatitis Gets WorseAdult Atopic Dermatitis is not only a skin issue; it should be considered together with sleep, stress, digestive function, and daily rhythm. It is important to manage by reducing aggravating factors.
When Is Gongjindan Needed for Chronic Fatigue?If sleep does not relieve fatigue and low energy lasts for a long time, your daily rhythm and physical condition should be assessed together. Gongjindan is an herbal tonic taken after determining whether it fits your constitution and symptoms.
How To Manage Indigestion With No Abnormal Test FindingsEven when an endoscopy shows no major abnormality, early satiety, bloating, and belching can recur. We review gastric motility evaluation, Lifestyle Management, and personalized Korean medicine treatment together.
How To Manage Chronic Adult AcneRecurrent adult acne may not be only a surface Skin problem. We manage it by looking at diet, sleep, stress, and constitution together.
What To Check When Your Child Often Has Stomach PainA child’s recurrent abdominal pain may involve eating habits, weak gastrointestinal function, and stress together. The symptom pattern and Lifestyle Management should be reviewed calmly.
What to check before taking GongjindanGongjindan is an herbal tonic used for low energy and recovery management, but especially for older adults, it is important to take it after considering constitution and underlying conditions.
What to know before taking Uwhang CheongsimwonMany people look for Uwhang Cheongsimwon to ease tension before exams or interviews. It is important to check your constitution and response in advance before taking it.
Dr. Bongha Ryu, Honorary Director, receives the Korean Medicine Hyemin AwardDr. Bongha Ryu, Honorary Director, jointly received the 2021 Korean Medicine Hyemin Award. Hoechundang will continue to maintain a balance between scholarship and clinical care.
What to Check Before Taking GongjindanMany people think of Gongjindan when fatigue and weakness last for a long time. Here, we summarize the body conditions to review before taking it and the principles of lifestyle management.
Introduction to Dr. Bongha Ryu, Honorary Director’s Materia Medica VolumeThe materia medica volume of the comic Donguibogam, published in 1998, was planned to explain the medicinal herb content of Donguibogam in comic form and help readers understand everyday health.
Principles of Health Cultivation for Aging Management After MidlifeAging is a change that comes to everyone. Looking at food, sleep, movement, and mindset together may help maintain the body’s recovery capacity and adaptability.
Korean Medicine Lifestyle Practices to Slow AgingAging appears as changes in qi-blood circulation and the functions of the five viscera and six bowels. Calmly adjusting lifestyle habits is the foundation of healthy aging.
Lifestyle Nourishment for Healthy AgingNourishment in older age begins less with special secrets and more with steadily refining the mind, meals, sleep, and living environment. Care tailored to the body’s condition should also be considered.
Lifestyle Principles for a Long, Healthy LifeLongevity is not determined by genetics alone. When meals, activity level, mind management, and chronic disease management build together, they become the foundation for health in older age.
How to Manage Reduced Food Intake in Older AdultsAs people age, stomach and intestinal function and sensations change, making it difficult to eat a lot at one time. It is important to adjust meal frequency, food choices, and daily rhythm together.
Eating Habits That Make Digestion Easier in Older AgeAs we age, stomach movement and the secretion of saliva and digestive fluids decrease, making post-meal bloating more common. Small habits before and after meals can help reduce the burden on digestion.
Meal Management Needed More With AgeChanges in the body due to aging can vary depending on diet and lifestyle habits. Balance of tastes, prevention of overeating, and food choices suited to digestive strength are important.
If You Have Anemia, Should You Be Careful With Green Tea Too?Tobacco, alcohol, and tea are familiar favorites, but their burden on the body can vary depending on your condition. If you have anemia, are breastfeeding, or have a weak stomach, green tea intake may also need to be adjusted.
Medicinal Foods Should Match Your Constitution and the SeasonFoods made with herbal ingredients should be considered together with the nature of the ingredients, your constitution, and the season. Here are the basic principles and precautions for using medicinal foods at home.
How to Exercise Safely in Older AgeIn older age, safety is as important as consistency in exercise. It should be continued in a way that fits the body while considering the weather, posture changes, whether you have eaten, and chronic conditions.
Managing Summer Diarrhea and Chronic DiarrheaSummer diarrhea can easily occur when cold foods, air conditioning, and bacterial infections act together. It should be managed by checking whether it is acute or chronic and watching for signs of dehydration.
How To Manage Your Health During The Chuseok HolidayDuring holidays that combine long travel, holiday foods, grave visits, and grass cutting, we should look at fatigue, indigestion, outdoor infections, and eye injuries together.
Managing Summer Diarrhea And Chronic DiarrheaWe have summarized why diarrhea becomes more frequent on hot days, food and hydration management, and Korean medicine approaches to consider in chronic diarrhea.
What To Check When Chronic Diarrhea Lasts A Long TimeWhen diarrhea continues for more than 3 weeks, we should look not only at the intestines but also at spleen-stomach function, physical strength, and stress. We summarize lifestyle management and the signs that medical care is needed.
Chronic Diarrhea: When Is Medical Care Needed?When diarrhea continues for a long time, it is important to look not only at the bowels, but also at decreased stamina, stress, cold sensitivity, and eating habits. Warning signs require prompt medical care.
Causes of Chronic Diarrhea and Korean Medicine ManagementChronic diarrhea may occur not only because of the bowels, but also through the combined effects of decreased stamina, eating habits, and stress. Identifying the cause and receiving personalized care are important.
What to Check When Chronic Diarrhea Lasts a Long TimeIf diarrhea continues for more than 3 weeks, it is important to look not only at intestinal sensitivity but also at medications, inflammation, malabsorption, and other factors. We have summarized the direction of Lifestyle Management and constitutional care.
How to eat when loose stools recurChronic diarrhea is often not only an intestinal problem but also involves lowered stamina, eating habits, and digestive and absorptive function. We summarize foods to reduce and signs that require a Consultation.
Is garlic okay for an irritable bowel?Garlic has a warming nature and may help people whose abdomen feels cold and who have frequent diarrhea, but if you have gastritis or ulcers, or if you tend to have a lot of heat, you should be careful about how you consume it.
Basic Principles for Taking and Storing Herbal MedicineThe experience of taking a decoction can vary depending on the water used for decocting, storage temperature, and drinking temperature. Follow the instructions for your specific prescription first, but it can be helpful to know the basic principles.
Forum on New Herbal Medicine Formulations and Natural Product MedicinesThis is a record of an academic forum from the period when Dr. Bongha Ryu, Honorary Director, served as director of the Herbal Medicine Research Institute at Kyung Hee Medical Center. It focused on new herbal medicine formulations and the development of natural product medicines.
The Tasks Left by Standardization of Herbal Medicine PreparationsIn 2008, the process of promoting the establishment of a Korean medicine pharmaceutical company at Kyung Hee University reflected an awareness of the need to broaden standardization and safety verification of herbal medicine preparations.
Nourishing-Life Habits Needed More with AgeHealth management begins with adjusting daily rhythms rather than seeking grand secret methods. We review the basics of meals, emotions, exercise, and taking herbal medicine.
When Dr. Bongha Ryu, Honorary Director, Led the Korean Medicine HospitalWe have organized the clinical care, research, and quality-control activities from the period when Dr. Bongha Ryu, Honorary Director, served as director of the Korean Medicine Hospital at Kyung Hee University Medical Center, as part of Hoechundang’s records.
How Can Korean Medicine Care Be Used?The strength of Korean medicine lies in customized care that considers constitution and lifestyle together. We have summarized how it may be used for prevention, recovery, and management of chronic symptoms.
How to Choose Foods and Teas for Hangover RecoveryRather than trying to eliminate a hangover all at once, it is necessary to reduce the burden on the liver, replenish fluids and nutrients, and support recovery. Choosing warm broth and light drinking snacks is also important.
Health Effects of Garlic and Precautions by ConstitutionGarlic is a food that contains sulfur compounds and allicin, but large amounts do not suit everyone. We look at guidelines for intake according to constitution and digestive condition.
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