[그린포스트코리아 이민선 기자] Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital introduced three diseases and management methods to be aware of during the Lunar New Year holiday, which turned into Corona 19.
An official from Jaseng Oriental Hospital said, “It is expected that visits to hometown will be difficult as the social distancing from the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) continues this Lunar New Year holiday.” It can be done. We have looked at the three major diseases and management methods to be aware of in the changed holiday mood.”
◇ Parents’Empty Nest Syndrome’, middle-aged women should be careful with’osteoporosis’
As it is difficult to visit their hometown this New Year, parents who feel that their children’s vacancy is particularly large should be wary of’empty nest syndrome’. ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’ refers to the feeling of loss and loneliness that parents feel when their children leave home independently, such as entering college, getting a job, or getting married. In particular, if these symptoms are combined with the menopausal period of middle-aged women, depression may worsen and emotional stress may increase, leading to lower bone density, so be careful.
In fact, according to a study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in the United States, women with depression are more likely to develop osteoporosis due to lower bone density of the femoral neck and lumbar spine than women without depression. In depressed women, the secretion of the protein’interleukin-6′, which destroys bones, is increased. In addition, excessive stress can cause bone weakness due to decreased bone density due to excessive secretion of corticosteroids.
Cheongju Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital Director Choi Woo-sung said, “It is effective for middle-aged women to consume vitamin D and calcium, which usually strengthens the bones, to prevent osteoporosis.” In some cases, vigorous exercise can put a strain on the skeleton, so light exercise such as walking and jogging is recommended.”
◇ Home liquor,’gout’ warning due to excessive drinking and overeating
Even in the aftermath of Corona 19, alcohol consumption is expected to increase this Lunar New Year holiday. This is because the number of’homsuljok’ drinking at home is increasing. According to the results of the Statistics Korea Household Trend Survey, the average monthly alcohol consumption expenditure of households with two or more people nationwide in the third quarter of last year increased 13.7% year-on-year, the highest since the statistics in 2003. Therefore, so-called’homsuljok’ who can become a habit during the Lunar New Year holidays should be careful of the risk of gout.
Gout refers to a disease that causes inflammation and pain in the synovial membrane, cartilage, and surrounding tissues as uric acid is not discharged from the body and accumulates near the joints. Because uric acid is produced by a protein called purine, which is contained in large amounts in alcohol, fatty foods, and meat, excessive drinking and overeating is fatal to gout. According to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of male gout patients in 2019 was 42,6613, accounting for about 92% of all gout patients. This is a whopping 12 times more than female gout patients (35,666).
Gout mainly occurs in the joints of the big toe and also appears on the back of the foot, ankle, and knee. Symptoms of swollen joints, numbness, or fever are typical, and the pain is so severe that it hurts even when the wind is touched, so it is called gout. To prevent gout, avoid eating alcohol, fatty foods, and meats high in purine. In addition, a diet with low-purine dairy products and vegetables is effective. Since intense exercise that sweats a lot increases uric acid and prevents its excretion, it is good to drink enough fluids and exercise lightly.
◇’Two-jap people’ who run alba during the Lunar New Year holidays, may suffer from’chronic fatigue syndrome’ after holidays
During the Lunar New Year holidays, a red light was also on the health of’two-jap people’ who were looking for work instead of home. In fact, it was found that 4 out of 10 office workers plan to work part-time during the Lunar New Year holidays this year. According to a survey conducted by a job portal site of 1212 office workers, job seekers, and university students, 39.8% of office workers answered that they plan to work part-time during the Lunar New Year holidays. The reason for wanting to work part-time even during the holiday season is’to add to the cost of living (66%, multiple responses)’ ranked first. As such, the two-jap people who work tirelessly even on Lunar New Year holidays need to prevent’chronic fatigue syndrome’ caused by accumulated fatigue in advance.
Chronic fatigue syndrome refers to symptoms such as decreased concentration, decreased memory, and muscle pain that last for more than 6 months. Unlike simple fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome does not easily go away from sleep and rest. If the symptoms persist, the body becomes weak, and it can lead to decreased work ability and even depression. In oriental medicine, it can be said that chronic fatigue syndrome belongs to heo-ro (虛勞). Hurro means’being tired and tired’, and the mind darkens, the muscles and bones of the back, back, chest, and sides are pulled and painful, and cold sweats are frequent.
Cheongju Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital Director Choi Woo-sung said, “In order to reduce fatigue, we must strive to develop basic physical strength and sleep at least 6 hours a day through steady light aerobic exercise such as walking and cycling. It is a holiday to wish for health. It is the Lunar New Year holiday that has changed due to Corona 19, but let’s take time to take a look at your health and plan your health care.”
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