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Useful information about health and Korean medicine.
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Diet and Exercise: Calorie Deficit and Protein Ratios
You signed up for the gym to lose weight, but the scale hasn't budged. Wondering what went wrong? Let's explore why diet is the key to weight management.
Chicken Breast Rice Paper Gimbap: Low-Carb & High-Protein
Have you ever put down your chopsticks because you craved gimbap while on a diet, but felt burdened by the calories of a full roll of rice?
Walking Diet Speed: 5.6 km/h Standard and Calorie Burn
It’s frustrating when the scale doesn’t budge despite walking for an hour every day. In the clinic, I often hear, "Doctor, I really walk every day." The first thing I ask is **speed**. It’s no exaggeration to say that speed, rather than time, determines the results of a walking diet.
Lower Body Weight Management: Edema and Fat Loss
Do you sigh every time you see your thighs and calves in the mirror? Many patients tell me, "My upper body is fine, but I just can't lose weight in my lower body." As someone who solves these concerns with my patients, I will explain how to view lower body obesity and where to start.
Diet Pho Delivery: Half Noodles, Less Broth Tips
Have you ever opened a delivery app in the evening and clicked on Pho, thinking, "Let's eat light today"? I hear this often in the clinic: "Doctor, isn't Pho okay for weight management?" It's a very common question.
인바디 프린트 하는법 — 자동 출력과 프린터 연결, 결과지 용지 짚어보기
진료실에서 체성분 얘기를 하다 보면 "원장님, 헬스장 인바디 잰 건 있는데 프린트가 안 나와서 그냥 사진만 찍어왔어요"라고 하시는 분들이 꽤 있어요. 측정은 분명히 잘 끝났는데 손에 결과지 한 장이 안 들어오면 괜히 찜찜하잖아요.
다이어트 플랜 전후 — 감량 속도부터 식단 구성, 요요 방지까지
진료실에서 가장 많이 듣는 말이 "원장님, 저 이번엔 진짜 빼고 싶어요"예요. 그 말 끝에는 늘 "작년에도 똑같이 결심했었는데…" 하는 머쓱한 웃음이 따라오죠.
Intermittent Fasting & Coffee: From Black to Bulletproof
"Doctor, can I drink coffee while fasting?" This is a question I hear very often in the clinic. When you're a few days into your diet and craving that morning cup, it's natural to wonder if it will break your fast.
How to Use InBody: Tips for Accurate Body Composition
"Doctor, my InBody results are all over the place!" This is a common concern in the consultation room. It's usually due to inconsistent conditions rather than the machine. Learn how to get reliable data to track your progress at the gym or clinic.
Private Insurance for Obesity Drugs: Wegovy & Saxenda
Many patients ask, "Doctor, I can claim Wegovy on my private insurance, right?" as soon as they sit down. Today, I’ll clear up the misunderstandings surrounding obesity treatments and private health insurance, from reimbursement conditions to out-of-pocket costs.
Chicken Breast & Ramen Seasoning: Calories and Sodium
Ever struggled with dry chicken breast while on a diet? You might have searched for this after hearing that a packet of ramen seasoning makes it edible. Let's look at whether this strategy is actually healthy.
One-Food Diets: From Bananas to Apples and Eggs
"Doctor, is it true I can lose weight by only eating bananas?" I hear this question so often in the clinic. I understand why people are tempted when one-food diets trend so much on social media. In fact, I tried an apple-only diet for a few days years ago, and I still vividly remember how dizzy I felt.