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Doctor Claims Ginseng Extract Cures Cancer

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter An Oriental Medicine doctor claims that wild cultivated ginseng may be the key to health and longevity. Dr. Park Chi-wan of Kyung Hee Sungsin Oriental Medicine Hospital in Seoul said that a special extract from the root is effective against cancer and some other diseases. He said the combination of extract injections, extract pills and a proper diet could increase the survival rate of cancer patients, and have an anti-aging effect. Whether his claims will be acknowledged by mainstream medical circles is still questionable, but the doctor said he has enough field data to prove his theory. He said he sees more than 100 cancer patients a day with a considerable number of them thanking him for easing their pain. Park said saponin extracted from distilled ginseng helps cure cancer, liver cirrhosis and other critical diseases. He said there is a simple mechanism to all the treatments. ``Cancers or other major sicknesses are usually aging diseases. You get old, your body organs do not function as well as they did when you were young. However,

Jul 19, 2009

Almond Emerging as Central to Health

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Almonds, a staple snack on nights out and used in many dishes, are emerging as central plank of a healthy diet. According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration report, the nut has a positive effect on people who have heart conditions. Eating about 28 grams of almonds per day for more than a month could help lead to a drop in cholesterol levels by 4.4 percent thanks to what are considered anti-oxidants in its skin. ``Though nuts contain abundant fat, the fibers stop it from affecting cholesterol and other indexes,'' explained professor Ahn Ji-hyun of Chung Ang University Medical Center. He said that while he can't be certain an almond should be considered a whole food ― one that is unprocessed and unrefined ― he believes it is effective in preventing Alzheimer disease, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. ``There are study results showing that almonds help people with type two diabetes,'' he said. Some experts suggest that almonds can be effective in weight loss programs ― going against the convention that nuts contain high levels of fat

Jul 19, 2009

(51) Fate of Figure Skating Star II — Mao Asada

By Janet Shin We are going to compare the fates of two world figure skating stars who have followed seemingly similar life paths so far. Last week, we reviewed the saju of Kim Yu-na, Korean figure skating star, and this week, we are to read the saju of Mao Asada, who is a Japanese figure skater. Both are competing in world championship. Asada is the 2008 world champion, the 2008 Four Continents champion, the 2005-06 and 2008-09 season Grand Prix final champion, among other titles. She is also the first and only woman to have landed two triple axel jumps in the same program at an ISU competition. Asada is officially ranked third in the world. Asada was born Sept. 25, 1990. Asada and Kim were born the same year, the year of gyeong-o, and their day stems are also the same, gye-yin water energy. While the birth year only contributes the year pillar, the month and day pillars could be varied with over ten thousand options. So it is a real coincidence that they have the same day master. The overall construction of saju has metal and water energy that represent the figure skater

Jul 16, 2009

(50) Fate of Figure Skating Star Kim Yu-na

By Janet Shin The 2009 world champion figure skater Kim Yu-na was born Sept. 5, 1989. Her saju comes out as follows: The first impression we may get from her saju is the image of cold water and solid metal in her month and day branches. It is amazing to see the saju of a beautiful world figure skater with water and metal energy that stand for flowing water and flexibility. Kim is not only the 2009 world champion, but the 2009 Four Continents champion and two-time Grand Prix finals champion. With her accomplishments, she has become one of the most highly-recognized athletes and media figures in the country. She began skating at the age of 6 at her mother's encouragement, and became the first South Korean figure skater to get a medal at the junior grand prix events. She holds the highest scores ever for ladies in the short program, free skating program and the combined total under the ISU judging system. While preparing for her senior debut in the 2006-2007 season in Toronto, Brian Orser became her new full-time coach. Other than the general feature of her saju, we

Jul 9, 2009

(49) Saju Factors Influencing Death of a Person: Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett

By Janet Shin Birth, life and death are all derived by the energy from the universe and interaction of earth and humans, which we cannot avoid or manipulate. People prefer to live, rather than to die. People pursue a happy life rather than misfortune. We talk about death and living, fortune and misfortune, right and wrong, long life or early death, etc. Many people try to do things right themselves and convey their message to others so everyone may do things right as their faith dictates. However, if we talk about the energy and substantials in terms of oriental philosophy, energy is something we cannot verify whether it is true or false, ethical or unethical and even prove its existence. Energy makes the universe move, so then how can we say what is right or wrong during the short span of our life. Let's look at the example of a patriot who laid down his life for his country. His short life ended after struggles. Now, everyone admires him for his courage to do the right thing even at the risk of death. Helen Adams Keller is another example. She was praised for overcom

Jul 3, 2009

Monks Call for Temple Redesignation

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the biggest sect in Korea, held a rally Thursday to demand that temple grounds stop being designated as natural parks. More than 1,500 monks and 2,000 Buddhists attended the gathering at Tongdo Temple, South Gyeongsang Province, with Ven. Ji Kwan, the head of the Jogye Order in attendance. The Jogye Order requested that the government exclude temples around the nation as part of national, provincial and county natural parks and designate them as separate cultural properties. ``The Order has always been excluded in the government's plans in re-designating natural parks, which is held once every 10 years. We are aiming this time to improve further natural park policies and also find a way to preserve our cultural assets,'' Ven. Jang Juk was quoted as saying by the Jogye Order. The Buddhism sect claims that if the temple grounds are de-registered as parks, they can move free from the various legal restrictions regarding ownership and rights. Meanwhile, the Order also offered examples of previous c

Jul 2, 2009

Tips for Exercise During Rainy Season

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Fitness fanatics have been advised to take extra precautions while exercising during the rainy season. With the Korea Meteorological Administration having scrapped its forecast for the period this year due to the unpredictability of Korea's increasingly subtropical climate, medical experts are warning of the potential for accidents and health problems. The monsoon season, which tends to come between the end of June and early July, could result in slippery roads and reduced visibility, Samsung Medical Center warned. The rain could also lead to a fall in body temperature and cause additional troubles, the center added. In a bid to ensure the safety of exercisers, the center's Dr. Park Won-ha issued the following guidelines to help people ensure they avoid problems: 1. Running: When running on rainy days, make sure you are on ``safe' tracks in parks rather than near vehicles. Always wear waterproof garments to maintain body temperature. 2. Hiking: It is best to refrain from heading into the mountains during rainy weather because slip

Jun 28, 2009

(48)What Makes Goals in Life Difficult to Achieve?

Assembly Trine in Saju Branches Many people pursue certain goals in their lives. They can be short-term or lifetime goals. Also they can be money, love, knowledge or fame. Someone may achieve their goal at an early age, while others do not. For some people, the satisfaction comes easily, while others find it difficult. For those who are reading this article now, they might be struggling to achieve their goal in life. The goal doesn’t have to be huge, and can be something like finding true love or having a cozy nest. Unfortunately, too many people stop their efforts right before achieving their ultimate goal. Our lives are full of endless chains of expecting and waiving. How efficiently we acquire what we desire is part of saju study. How not to give up when there is still opportunity and not to rush when we still have to wait are also the benefits of saju study. Here is an interesting saju of a man who is waiting for his true love or fortune. Before we start reviewing his life, let’s think about the strong compatibility among three branches. Three branches

Jun 26, 2009

KoreaToday Is Medical Tourism Gold Mine or Time Bomb?

By Lee Tae-hoon Staff Reporter Korea jumped on the bandwagon of fast growing medical tourism last year, hoping that it could become a new growth engine and attract more than 200,000 medical tourists in 2013. Korea, often dubbed “The Land of Morning Calm,” is already seeing a surge of inbound medical tourists in search of better medical services at bargain prices. According to the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs Sunday, the number of foreigners visiting Korea for medical treatment jumped 32.1 percent to 9,075 in the first quarter of this year, up from 6,872 a year ago. A recent Gallup poll shows how rosy the prospect of the global medical tourism market is. The survey found nearly three in 10 Americans would consider crossing the border for medical treatments such as heart bypass surgery, hip replacement and plastic surgery as domestic healthcare costs continue to rise. Less developed Asian countries such as Thailand and India have raked in billions of dollars thanks to the booming medical tourism market. Singapore also draws hundreds of thousand

Jun 24, 2009

Study Uncovers Improved Leukemia Treatment

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter A local medical research team has discovered a more effective method for treating patients with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital said. Survival rates doubled after a reduced intensity conditioning drug regime was followed prior to bone marrow transplantation from siblings, said professor Lee Seok, who led the team of researchers. Younger patients in the trial showed a greater chance of remission than older ones with a rate of around 80 percent. Leukemia patients often suffer from reactions to the severity of the treatment for the disease . about four to six times more drug injections than for other cancers combined with aggressive radiotherapy . and the death toll rises dramatically among those over 50 years old or having complications due to other associated disorders. The researchers found that by reducing the number of injections and using the anti-leukemia drug Gleevec before haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, damage to was reduced and survival rates increased. In the study of 37 pat

Jun 21, 2009
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