### The Secret to Longevity: Intellectual Curiosity and Social Connections (feat. Henry Kissinger) It’s good news on a hot weekend that you don’t have to exercise. If you dislike exercise, you can still stay healthy by keeping your mind active and being helpful to others. Intellectual curiosity is key to health and long life. For […]
The Correlation Between Income Level and Life Expectancy (Focusing on Cancer and Metabolic Diseases)
The Correlation Between Income Level and Life Expectancy (Focusing on Cancer and Metabolic Diseases) Although I do not practice medicine nor lecture on clinical subjects, I teach theoretical pathology, and thus I consistently research the causes and prevalence of diseases. In South Korea, the top two causes of death are cancer and cardiovascular diseases, whereas […]
Frequently Asked but Silly 2 Questions (Foods Good for the Liver??)
Frequently Asked but Silly Questions (Foods Good for the Liver??) The following questions are ones I’ve frequently encountered. Although they are common enough to have books written about them, the answers are usually quite simple. Here are my thoughts: Question 1: What should I eat to lose weight? Answer: Eating anything will make you gain […]
황기(성미, 귀경, 삼계탕 재료2)
본초 게시글 읽기 전에 본초를 이해하며 공부해 봅시다 글을 읽어주세요 황기(성미, 귀경, 삼계탕 재료) 기원 황기 Astragalus membranaceus Bunge 또는 몽골황기 (蒙古黃耆) Astragalus membranaceus Bunge var. mongholicus Hsiao (콩과 Leguminosae)의 뿌리 성미와 귀경 달고(甘) 따뜻하다(溫). 폐(肺)와 비경(脾經)에 작용한다. 효능 보비승양(補脾昇陽), 익위고표(益衛固表), 탁창생기(托瘡生肌), 이수퇴종(利水退腫) 보비(補脾): a therapeutic method to treat diminished functional activities of the […]
갈근 (칡뿌리,성미,귀경, 2가지 중요 효능 해설)
본초 게시글 읽기 전에 본초를 이해하며 공부해 봅시다 글을 읽어주세요 갈근 (칡뿌리,성미,귀경, 효능 해설) 기원 칡 Pueraria lobata Ohwi (콩과 Leguminosae)의 뿌리 성미와 귀경 달고 맵고(甘辛) 서늘하다(凉). 비(脾)와 위경(胃經)에 작용한다. 효능 발표해기(發表解肌), 투발마진(透發痲疹), 해열생진(解熱生津), 승양지사(升陽止瀉) 해기(解肌): a general term for dispelling pathogens from the superficial flesh 청열생진(淸熱生津): a therapeutic method of using heat-clearing medicinals together […]
생지황(성미, 귀경, 숙지황, 건지황, 2가지 효능)
본초 게시글 읽기 전에 본초를 이해하며 공부해 봅시다 글을 읽어주세요 생지황(성미, 귀경, 숙지황, 건지황) 기원 지황 Rehmannia glutinosa Liboschitz ex Steudel (현삼과 Scrophulariaceae)의 신선한 뿌리 성미와 귀경 쓰고 달고(苦甘) 차갑다(寒). 심(心), 간(肝)과 신경(腎經)에 작용한다. 효능 청열양혈(淸熱凉血): 열을 내려 주는데 혈분의 열을 내려 출혈성 질환도 치료할 수 있습니다. 생진지갈(生津止渴): 혈분의 열과 양명(위, 대장)의 열을 내려 진액을 […]
5 Ways Jujube Fructus Boosts Digestion and Immunity: Simple Usage and Precautions
Jujube Fructus (대조) Origin Jujube Fructus, commonly referred to as 대조 in Korean, is derived from the ripe fruits of either Zizyphus jujuba Miller var. inermis Rehder or Zizyphus jujuba Miller var. hoonensis T. B. Lee, which belong to the Rhamnaceae family. These fruits are harvested in autumn and sun-dried for medicinal use. Properties and […]
4 Powerful Health Benefits of Licorice Root: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Medicinal Uses
Licorice (Licorice root, Glycyrrhiza Radix) Information Properties and Meridians Taste and Temperature: Sweet; neutral Meridians: Spleen, stomach, heart and lung. Efficacy Licorice root acts on various meridians and is known for its following effects: Spleen and Qi Nourishment (補脾益氣): Strengthens the spleen to enhance overall vitality. Lung Moistening and Cough Relief (潤肺止咳): Moisturizes the lungs, […]
감초 효능의 2가지 주요 원리(성미, 귀경, 적응증, 복용법)
감초,Glycyrrhizae Radix 기원 감초 Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fischer, 광과감초 (光果甘草) Glycyrrhiza glabra Linne 창과감초 (脹果甘草) Glycyrrhiza inflata Batal. (콩과 Leguminosae)의 뿌리 및 뿌리줄기 를 봄, 가을에 채취해서 햇빛에 말려서 사용합니다. 성미와 귀경 달고(甘) 평하다(平). 심(心)과 폐(肺)와 비(脾)와 위경(胃經)에 작용한다. 효능 보비익기(補脾益氣): 비장을 보해서 전신의 기를 더해줍니다. 윤폐지해(潤肺止咳): 폐, 호흡기, 피부를 적셔주고 기침을 줄여줍니다. 완급지통(緩急止痛): 단 맛으로 […]
6 Essential Insights into Longevity from smart Korea’s Urban Longevity Experts
6 Key Insights into Longevity from smart South Korea’s Urban Centenarians South Korea has witnessed a remarkable increase in the number of centenarians, rising from 4,819 in 2019 to 8,469 by 2022. A groundbreaking study conducted on approximately 60 urban dwellers who have lived to see their hundredth birthday reveals intriguing insights into the […]