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How to help your child grow taller

A teacher compares stature of two kids to decide their seats in this file photo. Doctors recommend that parents should regularly check how their children are growing.                                                                                      /  Korea Times fileBy Yoon Ja-youngBeing of short stature is a big concern for many children and their parents in a country where a superficial focus on appearance prevails. While the average build of teenagers has increased during the past decade, concern about those who fall below the average has also grown. They sometimes have problems building a positive self image.It would be best to get rid of the emphasis on appearances out of society, but we can’t ignore reality. Moreover, there are some more reasons why parents should check on whether their children are growing okay. “Growth is the most sensitiv

Jan 25, 2013By Yoon Ja-young
How to help your child grow taller

Asan Medical Awards recipients named

                  Chung Jong-kyeong                                          Kwon Jun-soo                       Lee Jeong-ho                                                      Kim Sung-hanThe Asan Foundation announced Thursday the winners of the sixth Asan Medical Awards, the country’s top prizes in the field of medicine. The foundation also increased the financial award to 700 million won to encourage medical research.Professor Chung Jong-kyeong at the department of biological sciences at Seoul National University (SNU) was the recipient of the award in the field of basic medical science; while professor Kwon Jun-soo at SNU’s medical college was awarded in the field of clinical medicine. The two will receive 300 million won each.P

Jan 25, 2013By Yoon Ja-young

Chungang University to hold symposium

Chungang University Hospital Heart Center will hold a joint symposium with the Mayo Clinic of the United States on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.The hospital announced that the symposium will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel and the Seoul hospital on Feb. 1 and 2.Marking its fourth anniversary, the symposium provides a venue for sharing information on the latest treatment for cardiovascular diseases, contributing to the development of drugs and other methods.The themes of the symposium will include heart failure, heart transplants, clinical debates on the timing of surgery, catheter-based therapy, and coronary artery disease among others.For registration details, visit the website http://chorusonline.org or call the university’s heart center on (02) 6299-1395.

Jan 25, 2013By Yoon Ja-young

Vitamin D related to atopic dermatitis

A lack of vitamin D may worsen atopic dermatitis, according to research conducted by Kangbuk Samsung Hospital.The hospital examined 79 children from elementary schools and kindergartens suspected of having atopic dermatitis. Among them, 56 were proven to have the skin condition. Nineteen percent of them showed severe symptoms, 33 percent mild, and 48 percent moderate.The research team conducted a study investigating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and vitamin D levels. It showed that only 35 percent of the children had appropriate vitamin D levels. The severity of their symptoms correlated to lower levels of vitamin D. The research team estimated that vitamin D affects the immunity of the skin.“The research showed that a vitamin D deficiency aggravates atopic dermatitis. It is estimated that patients suffering from severe atopic dermatitis had better check their vitamin D level, supplementing it when it is shown to be deficient,” said professor Shim Jung-yeon at the hospital.

Jan 25, 2013By Yoon Ja-young

(221) Do names influence our destiny?

By Janet Shin“Do I have to change my name?”This is one of the questions I am asked most frequently when a saju reading foretells misfortune. Many people tell me that they have already changed their name upon advice from other fortune tellers. Some of them say they benefit from the new name, while others moan that it brings no better luck. They even accuse some fortune tellers who suggested the name change of giving wrong advice.People may feel the need to change their names when they experience unwanted incidences or continuous failure. Some famous figures appear on television shows claiming that they became more popular after changing their name. Are some names be lucky and others unlucky? If so, what makes an auspicious one?Even though I usually answer “no” without hesitation, to most questions on whether people should change their name, there indeed are some cases when one should be named carefully so that it is compatible with their destiny. How can we discern good from bad?The Oriental philosophies, saju, feng shui, face and palm reading and zen are based

Jan 24, 2013
(221) Do names influence our destiny?

Don't be duped by tricky statistics

 By Bahk Eun-ji, Jung Min-ho, Kim Bo-eunWe live in the information age; the Internet overflows with a limitless stream of data and statistics. Everyday newspapers and online media outlets spit out news stories based on statistics produced by various institutions. But it’s hard to know whether the data is true or false.They say: “Numbers don’t lie.” But that doesn’t necessarily mean that all statistics show people the whole truth. In fact, they tend to mislead or deceive the number-believers by giving them half-baked truths.The tricks vary from bad sampling to failure to prove causation between seemingly unrelated events used in statistics. And those numbers, which support only certain views, pervade society as media omit to tell people the hidden purposes and meanings behind them.The secret language of statistics is often employed to sensationalize, inflate, confuse and oversimplify. However, people are unaccustomed to understanding the implications of numbers that media and governments could choose and use.In this modern society, almost all policie

Jan 22, 2013
Don't be duped by tricky statistics

Various examples of boyak

By Lee Sung-hunIn my last column, I discussed what “boyak,” or a restorative medicine, is, and what the general purpose of it was. In continuation, I would like to take you through some specific examples that can foster the natural healing potential within our body to deter illnesses. There are numerous types of boyak, and there is no such thing as a cure-all, better-than-others. The precise prescription (or mix) of herbs and ingredients may differ for different patients, even if they display the same symptoms. There are, however, some commonly known boyak that you can find in Oriental clinics that are notable for their general effectiveness.The first example is “Gong-Jin-Dan.” This boyak is recorded as a prescription that was presented to Chinese emperors for its rarity and effectiveness. The name Gong-Jin-Dan means “embracing time in your arms,” which reflects the desire for eternal life.Gong-Jin-Dan is very effective in bringing the Water up and the Fire down. This is a fundamental condition for maintaining one’s health in Oriental medicin

Jan 18, 2013
Various examples of boyak

Anorexia nervosa

Hi!I am a reporter working for a university press located in Seoul. I am currently working on a story about the societal problems of “lookism” in Korea. I found numerous cases that many people ― especially girls ― have been obsessed with the appearances of celebrities mainly influenced by mass media such as television or the Internet. I am looking for an expert’s idea on anorexia nervosa, and I hope you can answer my following questions. First of all: Is anorexia nervosa a kind of psychosis? Second, what kind of symptoms does it present? And are there any unified and general symptoms? Is it true that the numbers of anorexia nervosa patients are increasing in South Korea, and what causes such problems? Can we say the influence of mass media is a major cause?I would very much appreciate it if you could get back to me with even a brief answer. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Anorexia nervosa is a kind of psychiatric illness classified as a separate disorder in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition). It is

Jan 18, 2013
Anorexia nervosa

Find time to rest your mind

Psychiatrist warns of overstimulating brain in smart eraProfessor Shin Dong-wonA lawmaker plays a game on his smartphone during a meeting in this file photo. Psychiatrists saythat people are becoming addicted to their cell phones, depriving their brains of time to rest.                     / Korea Times fileBy Yoon Ja-youngSmartphones have become a necessity in our daily life, but are they really working positively for our “wellness?” Professor Shin Dong-won at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital says that the smart devices are making overworking brain. We should try to vacate our brain, according to the psychiatrist.“When you got on the bus in the past, many people were dozing or they were just sitting with a vacant look on their face ... the brain had time for a rest,” the professor said.Now, however, most people are looking at their smartphones in the bus or subways. She said people are becoming addicted to their cell phones, just like alcoholics are addicted. “According to a study, people check their phones

Jan 18, 2013By Yoon Ja-young
Find time to rest your mind

Noro virus infection surging

By Yoon Ja-youngCases of noro virus infections, also known as food poisoning or stomach flu, are sharply increasing.According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), cases of noro virus detection in waterborne diseases or diseases transmitted through food surged by 88.5 percent in 2012 from the previous year. Between the 47th and 49th weeks of 2012, the virus was detected in over 50 percent of patients with diarrhea, according to the KCDC.Noro virus, which is transmitted through the stool or vomit of infected persons, or contaminated water or food, causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever, and head and body ache.However, there is no vaccine for noro virus yet though one is being developed, according to the centers. Moreover, as the immune response to a particular type is only for around 14 weeks, people can be infected again and again.As the noro virus is expected to be prevalent until March, the centers recommended individuals take care with their hygiene.The following are tips from the KCDC for preventing noro virus infection.— Take care

Jan 18, 2013By Yoon Ja-young
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