Health Blog
Written by Dr. Heo Ji-young. Each piece takes a single symptom and follows what is actually happening in the body.
What Is the Difference Between Decocted Medicine and Pills?
If pouch herbal medicine is changed to pills, will it work the same way? The form can affect where it is released and how consistently it is taken, so the choice is prescription-specific; claims that decoctions act faster remain closer to a hypothesis.
Post-Birth Aches — Sit Them Out and They Stay
Why has my body not felt the same since childbirth? During postpartum readjustment, broken sleep and repeated lifting positions can shape how tissues settle.
Tonic Medicine — Can You Take It Any Time?
Should I take a tonic whenever I feel drained? A depleted body and a congested one can react differently, so the order matters before adding more.
Where Did the Idea That Herbal Medicine Is Bad for the Liver Come From?
Does herbal medicine really harm the liver? Risk depends on what is taken, how much, for how long, and by whom—not on the label "herbal" alone.
The Same Herb, Different People, Different Results — Why Your Gut Decides
Why can the same herbal medicine work more slowly for me? Gut microbes activate some compounds, while diet, sleep, stress, and recent antibiotic use may shape responses, so digestion and bowel habits are considered too.