What if your back feels stiff when you wake up in the morning? Ankylosing spondylitis should be suspected…

What if your back feels stiff when you wake up in the morning?  Ankylosing spondylitis should be suspected…

It is different from normal back pain. After waking up in the morning, lower back stiffness continues for more than 30 minutes, and the pain disappears only when moving. It is most common in young men in their late teens and early 20s. Starting at the hips and working its way up to the waist, … Read more

If you’re over 65, ‘3 things to watch out for when you go out in the winter’

If you’re over 65, ‘3 things to watch out for when you go out in the winter’

Winter is a dangerous time for the elderly. This is because when the temperature drops and the cold wind blows, the risk of cold-sickness and falls increases. In particular, the elderly suffering from chronic diseases should be careful as complications can occur if they are suddenly exposed to cold air. Winter is a particularly dangerous … Read more

How to treat oriental medicine to relieve the symptoms of “body aches” and “little cough”?

How to treat oriental medicine to relieve the symptoms of “body aches” and “little cough”?

The season of the common cold is back. A cold is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that causes various symptoms such as chills, fever, cough, nasal congestion, body aches and headaches. If you get good rest and manage your life rather than special treatment, you will recover soon, but if you catch the flu, … Read more

“If you take period pain pills every month, will you build up a tolerance?” replied the pharmacist

“If you take period pain pills every month, will you build up a tolerance?”  replied the pharmacist

One in two women experience menstrual cramps once a month. There is a fast-acting menstrual pain reliever called Painkiller, but I have to bear the burden of taking it long every month for about a week. However, experts recommend not putting up with the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps and only taking painkillers. Pharmacist … Read more

Seasonal national fish dish… what is its effect?

Seasonal national fish dish… what is its effect?

The flatfish was once a high-class fish and boasted a very expensive ransom. However, with the development of aquaculture technology and the success of flatfish farming, flatfish has become the most popular fish to the extent that it is now called the national raw fish dish. Let’s find out the effectiveness of flatfish, which Koreans … Read more

Front face lift for people in their 20s and 30s, what are the precautions and key points?

Front face lift for people in their 20s and 30s, what are the precautions and key points?

Recently, the interest in brow lift has increased among young people|Source: Getty Image Bank The face greatly influences the image and, among these, the upper part, i.e. the forehead, is strongly influenced. In particular, the skin around the eyes and forehead is one of the areas where aging occurs most rapidly. Areas such as the … Read more

‘Fibromyalgia’, which hurts throughout the body for no reason, what test is needed for differential diagnosis?

‘Fibromyalgia’, which hurts throughout the body for no reason, what test is needed for differential diagnosis?

Fibromyalgia is an intractable disease that is not easy to treat as it is a chronic disease that causes pain throughout the body for more than 3 months. The main symptom of fibromyalgia is pain in muscles all over the body, such as the arms, legs and trunk. Recently, it is too easy to diagnose … Read more

‘High Protein vs Low Protein’… How much protein is right for me?

‘High Protein vs Low Protein’… How much protein is right for me?

Carbohydrates, proteins and fats, which serve as sources of energy for our body, are called the three main nutrients. Among them, proteins are a source of energy and at the same time a basic element that makes up our body. However, just because protein plays an important role in many parts of the body doesn’t … Read more

“World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day”… “Inhalants are ineffective if not used correctly”

“World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day”… “Inhalants are ineffective if not used correctly”

November 16 of each year is World COPD Day. It was established in 2002 to raise awareness and interest in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the top 10 leading causes of death worldwide in 2020, placing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as the third leading cause of death. By 2050, … Read more

What is the “weekly blindness” Ryu Jun-yeol suffers from in the movie “The Owl”?

What is the “weekly blindness” Ryu Jun-yeol suffers from in the movie “The Owl”?

The film ‘Owl’ is a thriller that depicts the struggle of a blind acupuncturist who can only see at night to reveal the truth after witnessing the death of the crown prince. Actor Ryu Jun-yeol plays the role of a blind acupuncturist who can only see at night. He discovered “week blindness,” a condition that … Read more