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Exercise prevents edema

By Lee Seung-hun You may know amongst your friends, someone who’s particularly prone to swelling. The swelling can appear in various ways ― some with their faces swelling up like a balloon; others who have difficulty wearing their rings on their usual finger; and others who can see sock band marks clearly imprinted on their calves at the end of the day.Such swelling is caused by the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body, and the medical term is edema. Approximately, 70 percent of our body consists of some type of fluid.Generally, our body is capable of keeping fluid levels within limits where it is taken in through consuming food and drinking water, and discharged through perspiration and urination.If for some reasons, our biological rhythm is dysfunctional and the bodily fluid level limit cannot be maintained, edema can occur.Typically, patients will say that parts of their body have swollen without any particular known causes.This is called idiopathic edema and can cause a weight fluctuation of 1.5-2.5 kg in any given day. Some patients experience it on their f

Mar 15, 2015

Having good posture need for back health

By Kim Hyoung-Bok What actions are you taking to secure your back health?People undergo many different measures, such as relying on nutrition by eating foods that are known to be good for the back, or using furniture designed to improve human posture.However, there is a more important and fundamental principle for ensuring back health ― maintaining correct posture of the back. Many people already know about the importance of posture. However, it can be hard to put into action.  Even the smallest movement can affect the vertebrae, as well as the discs, ligaments, joints and muscles.Many patients with back pain can easily decrease their pain level by correcting their daily posture.Thus, making the effort to adjust bad posture that might be causing back pain is the first step toward achieving a healthy back.What is correct posture? Correct posture refers to maintaining a posture that places the least pressure on the vertebrae, discs, surrounding muscles and ligaments, and creates an aligned back.This alignment not only benefits the back, but also minimizes the pressu

Mar 15, 2015

Having good posture need for back health

Advisory for the joint Injuries spring

By Song Sang-Ho A lot of people move in the spring. Cleaning, packing and transporting household goods prior to and following the move necessitate substantially more physical labor than average daily activities.This frequently induces injuries due to sudden and excessive use of the muscles and joints that were not subject to strenuous work during the winter.One of the major injuries of the joints that can occur while packing and transporting household goods is a rotator cuff tear, which is a disorder in the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff refers to the collection of four tendons that wrap the shoulder.Sudden excessive use of the rotator cuff while transporting household goods may cause damage to these tendons.If you experience pain in the shoulder and the symptoms aggravate rather than improve after sufficient rest and self-treatment, there may be a problem in the rotator cuff.Although it is possible to improve the symptoms through drug or intravenous injection and exercise therapies at the initial stage of the rotator cuff tear, if it is severe or additional damage to the musc

Mar 8, 2015

What to do when potty training fails

By Jane HanIn a perfect world, this week’s column would be entirely dedicated to me dishing about how I successfully potty trained my twin girls in three days or less. It’d be one of those mega super mom moments.But in the real world, I’m sitting here contemplating how much detail I need to go into on why my initial attempt at toilet training my 19-month-old daughters has turned out to be an utter failure.Sigh.I mean, I didn’t exactly expect my girls to drop their diapers altogether in just three days, but the twins pretty much have shown zero progress over the past two weeks.Why, oh why?They seemed to show definite signs of potty training readiness, but after starting the actual process, it’s like they’re going backwards.Before, both Baby A and B indicated that they pooped or peed by tapping their bottoms. It was their way of telling adults to hurry up and get them out of their dirty diaper.But after beginning training, they would sit in their diapers for who knows how long before their heavy diapers get noticed.On the first day of training, I fol

Mar 8, 2015

(301) New Year's fortune for 2015

By Janet ShinIt feels like just yesterday since we forecasted the fortune of 2014. Time flies and another New Year has begun. The coming 2015 is the year of a ‘blue sheep’, while we called the previous year a blue horse. In terms of oriental calendar, especially saju, the New Year would exactly start on Feb. 4th, as of the onset of spring. It is time for people to read personal saju including their family members and even the fate of a country.People may want to impart a special meaning to each year by symbolizing them with animals-zodiac signs. It is true that they have distinctive characteristics that come up with the image of each animal. The years of dragon, for example, suggests power and authority, which was 2012 when there were many presidential elections around the world. 2015, on the other hand, radiates an intrinsic energy that is associated with the image of sheep toward all the natural beings including nations living in this period. It is regarded as tenacious while it may be seen meek in its outward appearance. It is actually tough to survive in rugged land.

Mar 5, 2015

The Darkroom

1/160; f/8; ISO 800Upside downFlowers hanging from the ceilingGlowing mysticly in the dark

Mar 4, 2015By Shim Hyun-chul

Get ready for Aston Martin

/ Photos in courtesy of Aston MartinBy Lee Sang-yubIf you have been looking for a true luxury sports car with high performance, learn more about British automaker Aston Martin which is set to launch in Korea in April.Founded in 1913, the Aston Martin has since become an iconic U.K. automotive brand thanks to its outstanding design and technology.In 2013, the British luxury sports car brand celebrated its centenary. For more than 100 years, the automaker has remained the top luxury brand in the world.Naturally, car enthusiasts in Korea are thrilled by its first showroom in Seoul. I also cannot wait to see the British supercars running on Korean roads.If you are not familiar with the brand, start by googling some of its most beloved models such DBS, V8 Vantage Volante, and Vanquish. You’ll realize they are familiar designs we have seen many times in James Bond movies. The cool secret agent and his “Bond car,” equipped with outstanding weapons, must have caught your attention before.When I saw Sean Connery behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB5 in the James Bond movie

Mar 4, 2015

Cocktails for spring

By Jun Kyoung-wooFlowers are the symbol of spring. If there’s a drink that suits the colorful spring, it’s definitely a cocktail.Spring cocktail recommendationsMidori SourPina ColadaBerry GoodMojito French ConnectionKevin, a mixologist at W Seoul Walkerhill’s Woo Bar, recommends gin or vodka-based light cocktails with refreshing citrus flavors, carbonated or tonic water, or sparkling wine added for a cool sensation.He recommends the following four cocktails for spring.The “Pina Colada” is the first. It is the bestselling cocktail in the world. The rum-based cocktail has a strong coconut aroma characteristic of the drink. Its refreshing flavor comes from pineapples that are blended into the drink.The next is the “Mojito French Connection,” a variation of the mojito. Crushed lime and red grapes are added with champagne in the brandy-based cocktail, creating a deep flavor.The third is the “Berry Good,” a sweet fruit cocktail made with strawberry and banana yogurt. This one is particularly popular among women.Last but not least is the

Mar 4, 2015

2015 S/S COLOR TREND

By Victoria KimThe spring/summer season of 2015 presents a vast assortment of colors, many of which evolved from the past few seasons. This report focuses on the most influential color families and combinations as well as emerging hues.Although at times it feels repetitive, we do see shifts and updates in the color. An emerging family called Retro Muted may have not been in the front lines, but felt new and fresh to our creative team.Shades have become softer and more powdery, leveraged in either head-to-toe looks or combined with stronger colors for a bold twist.Desert Neutrals stand out because of its rich tone. Kitschy Mid-tones combine mid-tones with punchy hues like melon or periwinkle.Active Brights remain at the forefront this season which, when leveraged in combinations, achieve a clever mix. Regal Darks continued from the autumn jewel tones with hues such as bottle green and burgundy. [ INSPIRATION ] REAL-UNREALAs one of the season's freshest themes, the “Real & Virtual” color palette achieves a balance of bright and unexpected hues. Powder tones are the

Mar 4, 2015

Naturally beautiful

© Oakwood PremierFlower trends for weddings and home By Yun Suh-youngIs there a trend in flowers?It may not seem so because same types of flowers bloom repeatedly according to the season; but there is an apparent trend in using them for different occasions.Flower trends are sensitive to the changing lifestyles of people.“Flower trends are affected most by interior designs or trending colors of that year. It differs slightly year by year,” said Kim Shin-young, a florist at the Marylebone Flower Shop.“Last year, Nordic interiors were the big trend and it seems the trend will last. Flower designs were accordingly soft and natural to meet the style. This year will also follow up on last year and green materials will be used diversely to emphasize naturalism. Bold colors will be used here and there on soft designs.”Instead of the classic and modern look of British flower decorations, the French style which emphasizes naturalism is gaining popularity.“The British style has consistently remained popular over the years as the classic choice. But the na

Mar 4, 2015

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Exercise prevents edema

Having good posture need for back health

Advisory for the joint Injuries spring

What to do when potty training fails

(301) New Year's fortune for 2015

The Darkroom

Get ready for Aston Martin

Cocktails for spring

2015 S/S COLOR TREND

Naturally beautiful

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