The 8-Constitution Secret Behind Your Rainy Day Cravings Have you ever noticed that the moment the sky turns gray and a drizzly rain begins to fall, you get a sudden, undeniable urge for something greasy and comforting? In Korea, the go-to combination is a savory pancake (buchimgae) and a bowl of rice wine (makgeolli). This […]
Your 8-Constitution Blueprint: 3 Powerful Reasons It’s Not Your Destiny
Your 8-Constitution Blueprint: 3 Powerful Reasons It’s Not Your Destiny I recently had a discussion with a student about the importance of our inherited constitution, specifically within the framework of 8-Constitution Medicine. While I often emphasize constitutional health in my lectures—especially since many chronic diseases can be traced back to these traits—I’ve come to believe […]
The Healthy Eating Trap: 2 Shocking Reasons a ‘Perfect’ Diet Can Harm You
The Healthy Eating Trap: 2 Shocking Reasons a ‘Perfect’ Diet Can Harm You In our quest for optimal health, we are bombarded with advice. We track our macros, buy organic, and invest in supplements, all in pursuit of the “perfect” diet. This often leads us to strict dietary systems like the 8-Constitution Diet. But what […]
My 10-Year 8-Constitution Diet: 5 Astonishing Phases of a Doctor’s Journey
My 10-Year 8-Constitution Diet: 5 Astonishing Phases of a Doctor’s Journey As a student in a Korean Medicine university, I learned extensively about Sasang Constitution Medicine. However, the more nuanced 8-Constitution Medicine was a field I could only explore after graduation. I was fortunate to begin my career at a clinic specializing in it, allowing […]
The Power of 8 Constitutional Acupuncture: 5 Surprising Differences I Discovered
The Power of 8 Constitutional Acupuncture: 5 Surprising Differences I Discovered When people think of acupuncture, they often imagine lying still with needles retained in their body for a long period. But what if I told you about a method that is profoundly different, a treatment so subtle you might wonder if anything is happening […]
2 Surprising Reasons Your Hot Body Type Feels Cold (An 8-Constitution Guide)
2 Surprising Reasons Your Hot Body Type Feels Cold (An 8-Constitution Guide) “I’m a Pancreotonia type, so I should be warm. Why am I always freezing? My hands and feet feel like ice!” This is one of the most common and perplexing issues faced by individuals with constitutions. According to 8 Constitution Medicine, these two […]
8 Constitutional Medicine Digestion: 4 Surprising Truths You Need to Know
8 Constitutional Medicine Digestion: 4 Surprising Truths You Need to Know When it comes to our health, we often rely on simple indicators. “Am I sleeping well?” “Do I have energy?” And perhaps the most common question we ask ourselves is, “Is my digestion good?” In the world of traditional Korean medicine, particularly 8 […]
Vesicotonia & Renotonia: 2 Shocking Reasons Your ‘Cold’ Constitution Actually Feels Hot
Vesicotonia & Renotonia: 2 Shocking Reasons Your ‘Cold’ Constitution Actually Feels Hot In the intricate system of Korean 8-Constitutions Medicine, there’s a foundational belief that certain body types are inherently “cold.” The Vesicotonia & Renotonia constitutions are the prime examples, often described as having weaker stamina and a natural disposition to feel chilled. But what if that common […]
5 Surprising Reasons the 8 Constitution Diet Isn’t a Miracle Cure
5 Surprising Reasons the 8 Constitution Diet Isn’t a Miracle Cure When you first explore the 8 Constitution Diet, a powerful question often comes to mind: “Is food truly the cause of all our illnesses?” This Korean constitutional medicine framework suggests that your health is intrinsically linked to a personalized diet. The idea is simple […]
3 Essential Rules for Thriving with a Vesicotonia Constitution
3 Essential Rules for Thriving with a Vesicotonia Constitution For those with a sensitive stomach, a meal isn’t always a moment of rest; sometimes, it feels like hard work. This is a core truth for a specific body type in 8 Constitutions Medicine, known as the Vesicotonia constitution (Su-Eum Chejil). Understanding this principle is life-changing. […]