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How to cope with shoulder dislocation

By Lee Chang-soo The shoulder joint is innately an unstable joint. The shoulder is composed of a joint that looks like a golf ball on a tee, the labroligament complex, which holds the joint, and muscles surrounding the joint.The shoulder joint is a very complex structure and moves exquisitely. Also, the shoulder joint is the only part of the body that can rotate 360 degrees; thus, this joint is susceptible to injuries.In addition, the recent rise in sports and leisure activities has brought an increase in shoulder injuries. This article will discuss one of the most frequent shoulder injuries: shoulder dislocation.A popular Hollywood movie, Lethal Weapon, starring Mel Gibson, showed him having an ability to dislocate and reduce his shoulder joint, making him able to escape from a situation in which he was tied up.While the actual storyline of the movie is not remembered much, that specific scene is clearly remembered.I, myself, tried dislocation and reduction of the shoulder, mimicking Mel Gibson’s character.Fortunately, I failed in doing so, but if I had succeeded, I might

Apr 26, 2015
How to cope with shoulder dislocation

Alcohol consumption may cause hives

By Lee Seung-hun Recently, a female patient in her early 30’s visited my clinic to treat urticaria, commonly known as hives.She had been busy with work and preparing for studying abroad in the U.S. in  the near future.She experienced a sudden outbreak of hives around her body, arms and legs, and prescriptions from a dermatologist didn’t prove effective.As any other female patients would agree, skin conditions that show up on arms that are usually exposed to others’ plain view is very stressful.Hives, one of the most common dermatological illnesses, occur when blood leaks out of small blood vessels in the skin to nearby tissue resulting in a flare on the affected area.It is reported that about 20 percent of the population have experienced hives at one time or another during their lifetime.According to a domestic medical report, six percent of outpatients at dermatologists are hives patients, and as the condition is more common among younger people, patients aged from their 20s to 40’s make up almost half of such patients.Hives usually cause itching bu

Apr 26, 2015
Alcohol consumption may cause hives

(304) Does cesarean change a baby's destiny?

By Janet Shin As you know, saju, or the four pillars of destiny are formed by one’s birth year, month, date and hour. By decoding the symbolized heavenly and earthly letters, we are reading various facets of life, such as one’s family background, marriage, children and other social relations and life goals, such as wealth, fame and love. If this is the case, one may wonder “May we design our destiny?” If we can’t alter our destiny once it is already encoded, “Can we pick an auspicious date of birth for our babies to have a lucky saju?” I am asked quite frequently does a cesarean change a baby’s destiny? If we can answer ‘yes’, it would be very intriguing to learn how. My sincere response to this question is both “yes and no”. Obviously many Koreans try to pick a date for a babies’ birth. According to fortune tellers, it is major business to select auspicious dates and create names. The other day, I was questioned by a woman about her upcoming childbirth. She was expecting to have the del

Apr 23, 2015
(304) Does cesarean change a baby's destiny?

Jacket That Suits You

By Todd SampleTwo-button jacketSix-on-two double-breasted jacketThe style of a suit jacket says a lot about the person who's wearing it.A single breasted two-button jacket in a solid color with a notch lapel makes a statement that the individual wearing it is down-to-earth, sensible and trustworthy. In contrast, the image of a man sporting a navy double-breasted jacket with a wide peak lapel and pinstripes infers charisma, power and confidence.The variations on the design of a suit jacket go far beyond the number of buttons on the front.Since we're on the topic of buttons, however, the standard number for single-breasted jackets is either two or three, although one-button suits and even those with four buttons can be found.A two-button suit jacket is by far most common look and a classic style which is well suited for most body types, especially shorter frames as the design serves to lengthen the torso in a balanced way.It is important to keep in mind that when wearing a two-button suit jacket, only the top button should be fastened.As to which lapel style to choose for a single

Apr 23, 2015
Jacket That Suits You

Decoding Me

By Victoria KimUnderstanding our bodies on a genetic level and tracking our health through a variety of apps is a new phenomenon.As human beings, we thrive on visceral reactions. We’re aware of data tracking and use it constantly ― we can record how many steps we take each day, or how many calories we consume ― all from the comfort of a wearable device.As abundant as this data is, we haven’t really stopped to think about what we can do with this information, until now.The physical body has become the primary “life mining” device. We can charge, refuel, convert and transform the state of our bodies into usable energy including the ability to power our personal electronics.We can track our entire ancestry through an online kit by swabbing our palettes, and sending it to a lab. We can re-energize our cell structures and metabolism by ingesting a pill that will promote energy production, life longevity and DNA repair. We can track various aspects of our health and use our phones as a medical device through which we can self-diagnose.As a health-focused s

Apr 23, 2015

The dimensions of car design

Maserati Alfieri concept carHow car design is evolvingBy Yun Suh-youngA car is "a tool that transfers you from reality to hyper reality" said Kim Hong-tak, Chief Creative Officer at marketing company Playground, who spoke at the Seoul Motor Show held from Apr. 3 to 12.The motor show featured a two-day conference called "Car is art," under the theme "Experience the technology, feel the artistry," inviting car designers and car industry officials to share their insights.Cars, as Kim says, often deliver us to hyper realistic moments; and the intensity and degree of that unrealistic feeling depends heavily on the design of the car as much as the performance.What car designers have to say about the making of a car is beyond overwhelming when you start to understand how much detail, thought and inspiration are put into the beautiful steel creations.Designing a carFerrari 488 GTB Color designer Chun Hye-ryung at the Color and Trim Team of Kia Motors says color designers engage in deeper fields beyond the surface."We study the color combination harmony between the body color and the int

Apr 23, 2015

Jungsik, marking a new era of hansik

Crispy red snapperBy Yun Suh-youngThe newest trend in the Korean culinary scene is to have the word "modern" or "new" somewhere in the restaurant's slogan when defining the type of food they serve.More of these "modern" or "contemporary" Korean restaurants, usually characterized as fine dining, are increasingly appearing across the country, spreading rapidly centering in the metropolitan region.As much as the words speak for themselves, these restaurants reinterpret Korean dishes with a creative touch, either in the type of ingredients they use or the artistry in presentation. Modern tableware and interior decor differentiate these restaurants.One of the frontrunners of the trend is Jungsik which first nestled in Seoul's Sinsa-dong in 2009. After its successful debut, owner chef Yim Jung-sik courageously opened a global branch in Tribeca, New York, in 2011. Two years after opening, the New York restaurant received a Michelin one star, and three years later, grabbed a second star.Sea urchin riceThe Seoul branch, which recently relocated to the wealthy district of Cheongdam-dong, was l

Apr 23, 2015
Jungsik, marking a new era of hansik

Chef's Recipe

/ Photographed by Choi Won-sukChef Kim Min-ji of Min's Kitchen, one of the two restaurants which showcased modern Korean dishes at the gourmet gala week organized by Creative Culinary Institute of Korea (CCIK) last month, shares her recipe for W readers.Coordinated by Yun Suh-young, photographed by Choi Won-sukGrilled beef coated in sticky rice powderBasic ingredients:Beef sirloin (sliced for bulgogi purposes) 600g, sesame leaf 150g, sticky rice powder 1/2 cup, cooking oilIngredients for beef seasoning: Soy sauce 2T, sugar 1T, minced garlic 1/2 T, minced green onion 1/2 T, sesame oil 1/2 T, sesame 1t, ground pepperIngredients for mustard sauce: Vinegar 5T, sugar 4T, mustard 2T, minced garlic 1T, salt 1t, soy sauce 1tRecipe:1. Cut sesame leaf into thin julienne slices and soak them in cold water2. Cut beef into slices of 3mm thickness and marinate for 20 minutes in prepared seasoning. Coat the beef with sticky rice powder 3-4 slices at once.3. Grill the sticky rice powder-coated beef in an oiled pan until it goes golden.4. Place the beef on a plate. Remove the sesame leaf from the wat

Apr 23, 2015

Drinks to pair with modern Korean cuisine

By Jun Kyoung-wooBillecart-Salmon, Extra BrutKooksoondang, Sasi-tongeum JuCaves d’Esclans, Whispering Angel"Contemporary Korean" cuisine which mixes Korean DNA with the delicacies of the French is a new genre of food that is gaining popularity these days.Since chef Yim Jung-sik's restaurant Jungsik received a Michelin star in New York and was recently rated as one of Asia's 50 best restaurants, the interest in modern Korean cuisine has soared. In proportion to the amount of attention, the minds of sommeliers have become busier trying to come up with what would best suit the new genre of food.Traditional liquorWhat comes first to the mind is traditional liquor. Over the past few years, the movement to revitalize makgeolli has triggered a variety of liquors being developed and restored.If you've chosen meat as your main dish, “Moonbaesool,” which was used as a toasting drink at the inter-Korean summit in 2000, will be a moderate choice. This liquor was registered as important intangible cultural property no. 86-1. It is made with malt, non-glutinous millet, and millet

Apr 23, 2015
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