| The main pattern of the Mibyeong (subhealth syndrome) is associated with the environmental or constitutional characteristics of the individual and is not clearly associated with the disease, there are many cases that begin with fatigue, sleep disorders, pain, etc. In Sasang constitutional medicine, mental, physical, and social control is managed through diet, exercise, regimen, etc. through the constitutional regimen, while being holistic. When these constitutional management methods are properly applied in life, the body and mind can be adjusted to a healthy and stable state, and furthermore, a healthy social person will be able to lead a healthy and happy life. |
| Objectives The purpose of this study is to provide information and basic data related to the establishment of research directions to researchers planning future gastrointestinal disease-related clinical studies by review gastrointestinal diseases clinical studies using Chinese medicinal food therapy. Methods This study reviewed the clinical research articles on gastrointestinal disease form the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) system using the keywords ‘Yaoshan’ and ‘Zhongyishiliao’ from 2016 to 2018. And analysed for research participants, research period, research subject, type of treatment plan, Yaksun intervention type, Yaksun formulation, and Yaksun prescription composition. Results The number of participants in the clinical study was 94.3 on average, with males participating more than females, with an average age of 43.68 years old. The most frequent study period was between 4 and 6 weeks, and the topic of the study was stomach ulcers the most. There were 10 studies by pattern identification, of which cold deficiency pattern was 4. Most of the studies chose a combination with the Chinese medicine or Western medicine. Porridge is the most used formulation and mainly ingredients and grain with the efficacy of fortify the spleen and replenish Qi and regulate Qi and resolve dampness. Conclusions Gastrointestinal disease is a disease that is closely related to diet. Therefore, it is hoped that this study will motivate researchers interested in clinical research using Korean medicinal food therapy. |
| Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the initial characteristics of successful and failed weight loss groups after taking Gamitaeeumjowi-tang. Methods From January, 2017 to May, 2019, the subjects were 14,548 overweight and obese people (body mass index [BMI]≥23 kg/m2) who had taken Gamitaeeumjowi-tang for more than 1 month. After about 1 month, after setting the top 25% or more of the weight loss as a successful weight loss group and less than the bottom 25% as a weight loss failure group, the continuous variables among the initial characteristics were compared and analyzed by independent t-test and categorical variables by χ2-test. Results In the successful group, initial BMI, initial weight, skeletal muscle mass, male ratio, binge eating, and nighttime eating were significantly higher. In the failed group, age, light eating, diet drug experience over 3 months, hypothyroidism, and gastritis were significantly higher. Conclusions In this study, we found out the differences of the several initial characteristics between successful and failed weight loss group after taking Gamitaeeumjowi-tang, and these results may be useful as a reference for providing prognosis of weight loss. |
| Objectives The purpose of this article was to convey relevant information to help you understand cough. Methods This article was written by reviewing literature through specialized books and papers. Results The mechanisms of cough, types and characteristics of chronic cough, suspected diseases according to cough patterns, and side effects of cough are summarized. Conclusion Cough not only predicts respiratory disease, but also predicts the healing and progression of the disease. From the perspective of sub-health, understanding cough is thought to help prevent the relevant diseases. |
