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Lump in your throat, dry cough, chest pain... 'This disease' might be the cause of it all | Incheon Reflux Esophagitis
Have you experienced any of the following?
My Stomach Hurts When I'm Stressed | Incheon Stress Abdominal Pain
<p><strong>If you get stomachaches whenever you're tense, it's a sign that your 'brain' is attacking your 'gut'.</strong></p> <p>When stress is recurrent, stress hormones and neurotransmitters secreted by the brain weaken the intestinal mucosal immune system.</p> <p>The gut contains a large number of nerve cells, so much so that it's often called 'the second brain'.</p> <p>For this reason, the brain and the gut constantly interact through the autonomic nervous system and neurotransmitters.</p> <p>This is precisely the <a href="#"><b>Brain-Gut Axis</b></a>.</p> <p>When the Brain-Gut Axis is disrupted, it impacts systemic health, beyond just gut dysfunction.</p> <p>Digestive disorders or irritable bowel syndrome can become chronic.</p> <p>It can also manifest as various symptoms, including chronic fatigue, headaches, feelings of depression, anxiety, insomnia, skin problems, rhinitis, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.</p> <p>If you are suffering from various chronic diseases of unknown cause, you should suspect a Brain-Gut Axis imbalance.</p>
Clicking Sounds in Your Jaw? | Incheon TMJ Disorder
That unfamiliar sound I hear whenever I open my mouth – the 'click, click' sound resonating from my temporomandibular joint. At first, I didn't think much of it, but before I knew it, a time comes when I hesitate even to yawn or laugh out loud...
Probiotics: Don't Just Look at the 10 Billion CFU Count! Without Checking 'This,' You're Wasting Money (Complete Guide to Probiotic Strains by Symptom)
The reason you might not be seeing results from taking probiotics isn't necessarily because the product is bad or because probiotics themselves are useless. The real problem might be that you've continually been introducing an 'unsuitable worker' (a strain completely unrelated to your symptoms) into your gut.
Frequent Diarrhea, the idea that 'fruit is poison' – This fruit will shatter that idea! | Fruits Good for Diarrhea
Feeling low on energy and without an appetite because of frequent diarrhea, aren't you? Are you barely managing to eat plain rice porridge, dreading that 'what if I eat something and have to run to the bathroom again'? Especially because of the saying that 'cold fruit isn't good for diarrhea,' you're probably not even looking at your favorite fruits. However, what if, in helping to stop diarrhea, o...
Why You Often Have Abdominal Gas | Incheon Abdominal Gas
A war breaks out in my stomach, beyond my control. In a quiet office, or inside an elevator. The tenser the moment, my stomach unfailingly gurgles, making its presence known....
Instant Relief for Hard Constipation (like Goat Droppings)! The 3 Best Fruits to Soften Stools and Relieve Constipation
<b>Hard stool like goat droppings? Escape it with 'this fruit'!</b> If you're suffering from constipation, you'll likely experience hard stools. When passing firm, hard stools, there's a high chance of anal fissures or hemorrhoids developing. If you're suffering from pain such as anal bleeding or hemorrhoids due to severe constipation, turn your attention to this fruit. Especially for those with chronic constipation, consistent intake is particularly beneficial.
Why Doesn't IBS Respond Well to Treatment? | Songdo IBS
Many people who visit my office often share experiences like this.<br/> <br/> <b style="">"I went to the hospital, and the doctor told me, 'It's nothing serious, you can go home.'"</b><br/> <br/> <b>"I went to the ENT and even had a nasal endoscopy, but they said there was nothing particularly wrong."</b><br/> <br/> <b>"I even had an MRI, but they said nothing showed up."</b><br/> <br/> From the doctor's perspective, hearing such accounts, it was likely their intention to reassure the patient. Or perhaps they truly explained that there were no problems because the tests showed no specific findings.<br/> <br/> However, patients often continue to feel uncomfortable.<br/> <br/> Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headaches, brain fog, a stiff neck, and even shoulder pain...<br/> <br/> <br/> It's a situation where the body is clearly sending distress signals, yet tests alone can't pinpoint the cause, leading to an inability to make a diagnosis or receive appropriate treatment.<br/> <br/> In many of these cases, the underlying cause is often <b>chronic rhinitis</b>.<br/> <br/> Though it's a common condition often dismissed as minor, it is actually one of the main factors significantly reducing quality of life.<br/> <br/> What's needed in such situations is a <b>functional medicine approach</b>.<br/> <br/> <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.naver.com/pureand/223403300803" class="se-link se-oglink-popup"> <div class="se-module se-module-oglink"> <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.naver.com/pureand/223403300803" class="se-oglink-url"> <span class="se-oglink-image-area"> <img src="https://search.pstatic.net/common/?src=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.naver.com%2Fpost%2Fdata%2F2024%2F04%2F02%2F24%2F%25EC%25B9%25A8%25EC%25A0%2595%25EB%25B9%2584%25EC%2597%25BC.jpg&type=b400" alt="" class="se-oglink-image" onerror="this.onerror=null; this.src='https://ssl.pstatic.net/static/blog/img/og_default_v2.png'"> </span> <span class="se-oglink-info-area"> <strong class="se-oglink-title">Chronic Rhinitis: Korean Medicine Clinic's Acu-rhinitis Treatment to Boost Nasal Immunity</strong> <span class="se-oglink-summary">Persistent nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing... For chronic rhinitis, Chinjeong Rhinitis treatment at a Korean medicine clinic!</span> <span class="se-oglink-url">blog.naver.com</span> </span> </a> </div> </a>
Frequent Burping and Flatulence? Stop Being Embarrassed! | Incheon Burping Flatulence
Have you ever broken out in a cold sweat trying to hold back a burp in a quiet meeting room? How about that anxious feeling in an elevator, worried you might fart?<br/><br/>It's a situation pretty much everyone has experienced at some point, right? This symptom, where gas abnormally accumulates in the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, is referred to as '<strong style="color:#0034a7;">intestinal gas</strong>'.<br/><br/>If it recurs frequently, it can cause not only discomfort in daily life but also difficulties in social life. In this post, we will explore the common causes of intestinal gas and methods to reduce it.
I cut out flour (gluten)... why am I still having digestive issues? | Gluten-Free
With great resolve, I cut out my beloved bread and noodles. Hearing that 'gluten-free' was beneficial, I firmly believed I would finally be freed from my dreadful abdominal pain. But even after several weeks, aren't you still experiencing the same gas and bloating in your stomach?...
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...