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Low FODMAP Diet Not Working? Your Gut Might Not Be the Culprit | Incheon Irritable Bowel Syndrome
She, a 34-year-old marketer, would invariably suffer from abdominal pain and diarrhea starting in the morning on days when she had an important presentation. Before important meetings, her anxiety was so severe that taking the anti-diarrheal loperamide preventatively had become a habit.
Why Does Your Mouth Taste Bitter? Symptoms and Causes
<p>Hello, this is Dr. Choi Yeon-seung of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</p> <p>Today, I'd like to discuss the causes and solutions for dry coughs.</p> <h3 data-ke-size="size24"><b>What is a Dry Cough?</b></h3> <p>When people usually think of a cough, it's easy to imagine one accompanied by a runny nose or phlegm.</p> <p>However, it's common to constantly have a <b>hacking dry cough</b> or to cough without phlegm coming out easily.</p> <p><b>This type of cough is precisely what we call a dry cough</b>.</p> <p>Often, when you catch a cold, taking cough medicine usually leads to a quick recovery.</p> <p>However, <b>dry coughs often don't improve well even with medicine, or they tend to recur quickly.</b></p> <p>This is because cough suppressants and expectorants or antihistamines, commonly used in cough medicines, can actually be detrimental to dry coughs.</p> <p>These medications work by reducing inflammation and drying up mucosal secretions.</p> <p>While beneficial for coughs with abundant phlegm, for dry coughs, they can actually make the airway mucous membranes even drier, potentially worsening the cough or throat condition.</p> <h3 data-ke-size="size24"><b>Causes of Dry Cough</b></h3> <p>From a Korean medicine perspective, dry coughs have various causes.</p> <p>While some cases involve coughing due to a dry throat caused by external dry atmospheric conditions, many cases also stem from an internal deficiency of body fluids, leading to a dry throat and cough.</p> <p>In such cases, even after a cold has fully recovered, the throat often feels ticklish and a dry cough persists.</p> <p>Furthermore, in Korean medicine, <b>dampness and phlegm (Dahm-eum, Seup-dahm)</b> are seen as accumulating in the lungs and bronchi, obstructing the circulation of *Qi* and Blood, and inducing coughs.</p> <p>If the cough is too severe, the inflammation can worsen, potentially leading to conditions such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, or pneumonia, so it is highly recommended to seek treatment.</p> <h3 data-ke-size="size24"><b>Korean Medicine Treatment for Dry Cough</b></h3> <p>At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we accurately diagnose the cause of dry coughs and effectively treat them through appropriate herbal medicine prescriptions and acupuncture treatment.</p> <p>Herbal medicine prescriptions primarily used for dry coughs are as follows:</p> <h4 data-ke-size="size20"><b>1. Cheongsangbohatang</b></h4> <p>This is an excellent prescription for calming inflammation in the lungs and bronchi, replenishing body fluids, and effectively stopping dry coughs.</p> <h4 data-ke-size="size20"><b>2. Bopaywon, Maekmundongtang, Yoonjotang</b></h4> <p>These are effective in replenishing body fluids, moistening the lungs, and improving dry coughs and throat dryness.</p> <h4 data-ke-size="size20"><b>3. Jangjeongwon, Gongjindan, Gyeongokgo</b></h4> <p>These help replenish the weakened body's *Qi*, strengthen immunity, and improve various symptoms, including coughs.</p> <p>If you are suffering from a dry cough, we recommend visiting Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.</p>
My Hands Sweat Too Much: Palmar Hyperhidrosis in a Woman in Her 20s
Lean, she hesitated to shake hands with others or hold hands with her lover. Her concern had nothing to do with temperature or the season. “My hands are always sweaty. During important interviews or presentations, they’re so slippery I feel like the pen will slip out of my hand. Even in winter, my hands sweat.”...
What if your body's 'speed regulator' is malfunctioning? | Incheon Thyroid Korean Medicine Clinic
Some days, my heart races for no reason, as if I'm sprinting at full speed, and other days, my body feels incredibly heavy, floundering as if stuck in a swamp. Beyond my control, my body's clock is sometimes too fast, and sometimes too slow...
Orthostatic Hypotension, Why Won't Anyone Explain My Symptoms? | Incheon POTS
안녕하세요 백록담한의원 최연승 한의사 입니다. 오늘은 생리불순과 불임의 원인이 되는 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">난소기능저하</span></b>에 대해서 알아보도록 하겠습니다. <br> 난소기능저하는 말 그대로 난소의 기능이 저하된 상태입니다. 난소는 크게 두 가지 기능을 합니다. 첫 번째는 난자를 생산하는 기능이고, 두 번째는 여성호르몬을 분비하는 기능입니다. 난소기능저하가 생기면 난자 생산에 문제가 생기거나, 여성호르몬 분비에 문제가 생기거나, 두 가지 문제가 동시에 발생할 수 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하의 가장 흔한 원인은 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">노화</span></b>입니다. 30대 후반부터 난소기능이 서서히 감소하기 시작하고, 40대 중반이 되면 난소기능이 급격히 저하됩니다. 하지만 노화 외에도 난소기능저하를 유발하는 다양한 원인들이 있습니다. <br> <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">스트레스</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">과로</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">과도한 다이어트</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">환경호르몬</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">유전</span></b> 등이 난소기능저하의 원인이 될 수 있습니다. 특히 현대사회에서는 스트레스와 과로가 난소기능저하의 주요 원인으로 꼽히고 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하의 증상은 다양합니다. 가장 흔한 증상은 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">생리불순</span></b>입니다. 생리주기가 불규칙해지거나, 생리량이 줄어들거나, 생리가 없어지는 등의 증상이 나타날 수 있습니다. 또한 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">안면홍조</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">불면증</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">우울감</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">질 건조증</span></b> 등의 갱년기 증상이 나타날 수도 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하를 진단하는 방법은 여러 가지가 있습니다. 가장 정확한 방법은 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">혈액검사</span></b>를 통해 난포자극호르몬(FSH)과 항뮬러관호르몬(AMH) 수치를 확인하는 것입니다. 난포자극호르몬(FSH) 수치가 높고, 항뮬러관호르몬(AMH) 수치가 낮으면 난소기능저하를 의심할 수 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하는 치료가 어려운 질환입니다. 하지만 난소기능저하를 완전히 회복시키는 것은 어려워도, 난소기능을 개선하고 증상을 완화하는 치료는 가능합니다. <br> 백록담한의원에서는 난소기능저하를 개선하기 위해 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">한약치료</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">침치료</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">뜸치료</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">약침치료</span></b> 등을 시행하고 있습니다. 한약치료는 난소기능을 강화하고 여성호르몬 분비를 촉진하는 효능이 있습니다. 침치료는 난소 주변의 혈액순환을 개선하고 난소 기능을 활성화하는 효능이 있습니다. 뜸치료는 몸을 따뜻하게 하고 혈액순환을 개선하여 난소 기능을 강화하는 효능이 있습니다. 약침치료는 한약의 유효성분을 직접 주입하여 난소기능을 빠르게 개선하는 효능이 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하는 불임의 원인이 될 수 있는 심각한 질환입니다. 난소기능저하가 의심된다면 조기에 진단받고 치료를 시작하는 것이 중요합니다. <br> 백록담한의원은 난소기능저하로 고통받는 여성분들을 위해 최선을 다하겠습니다. Hello, this is Choi Yeon-seung, a Korean Medicine doctor at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, we will learn about <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">diminished ovarian reserve</span></b>, which can be a cause of irregular menstruation and infertility. <br> Diminished ovarian reserve, as the name suggests, is a state where the function of the ovaries is impaired. The ovaries primarily perform two functions. The first is the function of producing eggs (ova), and the second is the function of secreting female hormones. When diminished ovarian reserve occurs, problems can arise in egg production, female hormone secretion, or both issues can occur simultaneously. <br> The most common cause of diminished ovarian reserve is <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">aging</span></b>. Ovarian function gradually begins to decline from the late 30s, and by the mid-40s, it rapidly diminishes. However, in addition to aging, various other factors can cause diminished ovarian reserve. <br> <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">Stress</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">overwork/fatigue</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">excessive dieting</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">environmental hormones (endocrine disruptors)</span></b>, and <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">genetics</span></b> can be causes of diminished ovarian reserve. Especially in modern society, stress and overwork are considered major causes of diminished ovarian reserve. <br> The symptoms of diminished ovarian reserve are diverse. The most common symptom is <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">irregular menstruation</span></b>. Symptoms such as an irregular menstrual cycle, reduced menstrual flow, or amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) may appear. Additionally, menopausal symptoms such as <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">hot flashes (facial flushing)</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">insomnia</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">depressive mood</span></b>, and <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">vaginal dryness</span></b> may occur. <br> There are several methods for diagnosing diminished ovarian reserve. The most accurate method is to check the levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) through a <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">blood test</span></b>. If Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) levels are high and Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels are low, diminished ovarian reserve can be suspected. <br> Diminished ovarian reserve is a difficult condition to treat. However, while it may be challenging to fully restore ovarian function in cases of diminished ovarian reserve, treatments to improve ovarian function and alleviate symptoms are possible. <br> At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we offer <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">herbal medicine (hanbang) treatment</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">acupuncture</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">moxibustion</span></b>, and <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">pharmacopuncture</span></b> to improve diminished ovarian reserve. Herbal medicine treatment helps strengthen ovarian function and promote female hormone secretion. Acupuncture helps improve blood circulation around the ovaries and activate ovarian function. Moxibustion helps warm the body, improve blood circulation, and thereby strengthen ovarian function. Pharmacopuncture involves directly injecting effective compounds from herbal medicine to rapidly improve ovarian function. <br> Diminished ovarian reserve is a serious condition that can lead to infertility. If diminished ovarian reserve is suspected, early diagnosis and initiation of treatment are important. <br> Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is committed to doing our best for women suffering from diminished ovarian reserve.
Why a 40-Year-Old Woman Has Heat Sensation and Fever in Her Back: Baeyeoljeung
This is more than just a description of discomfort. It's the first clue indicating that the heat isn't spreading throughout the body, but rather 'pooling' in a specific area: the back....
Tests Show No Abnormalities, Yet I Feel Fatigued All Day | Incheon Dysautonomia
Implicit in those words is the fatigue that has accumulated over several months, layer upon layer. Outwardly, they present a neat appearance and a steady gait, but the moment they sit down, their shoulders slump slightly. Knowing that weight, I don't miss this expression....
Teen Depression: Easy-to-Miss Signs | Incheon Korean Medicine Clinic for Depression
Hello, I'm Korean Medicine Doctor Choi Yeon-seung from Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.<br>Today, I'd like to introduce a condition that frequently affects modern people and significantly lowers their quality of life: <b>'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'</b>. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome refers to a condition characterized by fatigue that doesn't improve with rest for over 6 months, accompanied by symptoms such as decreased memory/concentration, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, sleep disturbances, and post-exertional malaise. Although the exact cause has not yet been identified, it is presumed to arise from a complex interplay of factors such as viral infections, immune system dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and stress. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not just fatigue that improves with simple rest, so appropriate diagnosis and treatment are absolutely essential.<br>At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we identify the root cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and provide personalized treatment.
My heart keeps racing, and I feel a tightening in my throat | Incheon Anxiety Disorder
<p>안녕하세요 백록담한의원 입니다.</p> <p>오늘은 많은 분들이 궁금해하시는 <strong>자율신경실조증</strong>에 대해 이야기해 보려고 합니다.</p> <p>자율신경실조증은 현대인의 고질병이라고도 불릴 만큼 흔한 질환입니다. 스트레스, 과로, 불규칙한 생활 습관, 그리고 환경적 요인들이 복합적으로 작용하여 발생하는 경우가 많습니다.</p> <p>우리 몸의 자율신경은 교감신경과 부교감신경으로 이루어져 있으며, 이 두 신경은 서로 균형을 이루며 심장 박동, 소화, 수면, 체온 조절 등 우리 몸의 무의식적인 기능을 조절합니다.</p> <p>이 균형이 깨지면서 다양한 증상들이 나타나는데, 단순히 <strong>피로감</strong>이나 <strong>불면증</strong> 같은 가벼운 증상부터 <strong>가슴 두근거림, 소화 불량, 어지럼증, 두통, 불안감</strong>에 이르기까지 그 범위가 매우 넓습니다.</p> <p>특히, 검사를 해도 특별한 원인을 찾기 어렵거나, 여러 과를 전전하며 치료를 받아도 증상이 호전되지 않는 경우, 자율신경실조증을 의심해 볼 수 있습니다.</p> <p>백록담한의원에서는 자율신경실조증의 원인을 단순히 스트레스나 환경적 요인으로만 보지 않습니다.</p> <p>환자 개개인의 체질과 건강 상태를 면밀히 진단하여 자율신경계의 불균형을 초래하는 <strong>근본적인 원인</strong>을 파악하는 데 집중합니다.</p> <p>이를 통해 개인에게 가장 적합한 <strong>맞춤형 한방치료</strong>를 제공하여 증상 완화는 물론, 몸의 균형을 되찾아 건강한 일상을 회복할 수 있도록 돕습니다.</p> <p><strong>백록담한의원의 자율신경실조증 치료 프로그램</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>정밀 진단:</strong> 체질, 맥진, 복진 등 한의학적 진단과 문진을 통해 환자 개개인의 상태를 정확히 파악합니다.</li> <li><strong>맞춤 한약 처방:</strong> 자율신경계의 균형을 되찾고 몸의 기능을 강화하는 한약을 개별 맞춤 처방합니다.</li> <li><strong>침 치료 및 약침 요법:</strong> 경혈 자극을 통해 자율신경의 조절 기능을 개선하고, 증상 완화에 도움을 줍니다.</li> <li><strong>생활 습관 및 스트레스 관리 교육:</strong> 식단, 운동, 수면 등 생활 습관 개선과 스트레스 관리 방법을 지도하여 재발을 방지합니다.</li> </ul> <p>자율신경실조증으로 고통받고 계시다면, 더 이상 혼자 힘들어하지 마세요.</p> <p>백록담한의원에서 <strong>근본적인 원인</strong>을 찾아 건강한 삶을 되찾으시길 바랍니다.</p> <p>궁금한 점이 있으시거나 상담을 원하시면 언제든지 백록담한의원으로 문의해주세요.</p> <p>감사합니다.</p>
Sudden Facial Flushing, Heart Palpitations | Incheon Hot Flashes
It's not even particularly hot, yet only my face feels flushed and hot. A sensation of heat, as if hot embers are rising from the center of my chest. I sigh in frustration, but the heat just won't go away. I wonder if it's menopause, and I'm also worried if there's a problem with my heart. Especially at night, when the heat rises, my heart pounds...
Constantly feeling nauseous and queasy? What to check before you dismiss it as just nerves | Incheon SIBO
특별히 뭘 잘못 먹은 것도 아닌데, 갑자기 속이 울렁거리고 메슥거리는 경험, 혹시 반복되고 있으신가요? <br>When this happens, we commonly say that we have 'indigestion'. <br>However, if the frequency is increasing and symptoms are worsening, making it difficult to dismiss it as simple indigestion, it's time to seriously consider your gastrointestinal health. <br><br> <h2><b>Chronic Indigestion: What Problems Might Be Occurring in Your Gastrointestinal Tract?</b></h2> <br> <p>When we experience indigestion, we often think of 'digestive enzymes.' However, digestive enzymes only play a role in breaking down nutrients and do not directly affect gastric juice secretion or gastrointestinal motility. Instead, it's more likely that indigestion occurs due to insufficient gastric juice secretion or a lack of stomach acid.</p> <br> <p>Furthermore, <b>decreased gastrointestinal function</b> can also be a cause of chronic indigestion. The gastrointestinal motility in our bodies performs various functions, including the secretion of gastric juice and stomach acid, as well as breaking down ingested food and moving it into the small intestine. However, if gastrointestinal function declines, these processes do not proceed smoothly, which can lead to various symptoms such as discomfort in the epigastric region, abdominal bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea.</p> <br> <p>In particular, chronic indigestion can also occur due to <b>nervous gastritis</b> or <b>stress-induced gastritis</b>. This happens when psychological factors directly affect gastrointestinal function; continuous stress can excessively stimulate stomach acid secretion or hinder gastrointestinal motility, leading to indigestion. Helicobacter pylori infection is also a major cause of chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers, and it's important to be aware that it can, rarely, appear as an early symptom of stomach cancer.</p> <br> <p>In conclusion, chronic indigestion can be more than just simple indigestion; it can be a sign of <b>various gastrointestinal diseases</b>. Therefore, if symptoms recur or worsen, it is crucial to seek professional help for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.</p> <br> <p>If you are curious about the symptoms you are experiencing or need professional help, click the link below to get a consultation.</p> <p><a href="링크 주소">Consult a Professional</a></p>
Profuse Sweating, Hot Flashes, and Insomnia | Incheon Menopausal Symptoms
Hello, this is Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.