Author name: Hyocheong Chae

Herbal Medicine – In winter, bone fracture accidents frequently occur due to the cold weather. During this period, the number of fracture patients visiting Korean medicine clinics also noticeably increases. This is because roads freeze after snow or rain, or floors become slippery due to indoor-outdoor temperature differences, leading to frequent fall accidents.

Cold hands and feet is a symptom where the hands and feet feel cold, especially common in women. This is deeply related to blood circulation problems, heat circulation disorders, or the sensory nerve thalamus. When there is a problem with circulation within the body, heat is not delivered to the fingertips and toes, resulting in cold and chilly symptoms in the hands and feet.

One of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic’s representative treatment techniques is Chuna manual therapy. It is an effective treatment method for correcting imbalances in the spine and joints, alleviating pain, and restoring physical function, and it is a treatment that many people are satisfied with.

Winter is the season when traffic accidents frequently occur. Due to low temperatures and black ice, accidents often happen in succession at intersections, bridges, and other locations.

In modern Korean medicine, Damjeok refers to a gastrointestinal and systemic syndrome characterized by the hardening of the outer walls of the stomach and intestines. Irregular eating habits, rushed meals, consumption of spicy foods, and frequent stress can put a strain on the digestive system.

Frozen shoulder is a common condition that causes chronic shoulder joint pain and restricted movement, affecting approximately 2% of the general population.