{"title":"The functional medicine significance of omega 6 to omega 3 ratio","authors":"Susie Jung","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.45","url":null,"abstract":"Omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, which should be consumed and supplemented for the functioning of our bodies. The absolute essential fatty acids are linolenic acid and alpha-linolenic acid. However, considering the low conversion rate in vivo and their enzyme activity depending on individual genotype and disease condition, direct intake of gamma-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid is important. Requirements for essential fatty acids may vary from person to person. This means that the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid pathways compete to use the same enzymes, the modern Western diet focuses on omega-6 fats, and stress, aging, menopause, and relative deficiencies cause increased inflammation and decreased enzyme activity. The important thing is to consume or supplement fatty acids in a balanced manner rather than supplementing just one kind of 'healthy' fatty acid. Fatty acid imbalance is not a single problem but is complex and organically intertwined, so it usually causes complex problems. Excessive supplementation of one fatty acid can worsen the deficiency of other fatty acids, so wisdom is needed to supplement by checking blood omega-3 index and clinical evidence that can provide appropriate evidence.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"33 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139200410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Functional nutrition for vascular and metabolic health in clinical practice","authors":"Byoungjin Park","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.29","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.29","url":null,"abstract":"Blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid health are easily overlooked in their twenties or thirties. Still, if blood pressure is high in the normal range or metabolic abnormalities persist, microstructure damage could accumulate little by little in all organs receiving blood supply, with changes in vascular endothelial cells. Daily vascular health care can be very important for overall health throughout life, and cardiometabolic health management is necessary for anyone, whether early or late. Understanding and utilizing clinical nutrition via functional medicine can also be an essential starting point for cardiovascular and metabolic health management. Furthermore, harmonious management through functional medicine's care and conventional medicine's control can have additional health benefits from a preventive perspective.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139206246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: seven medical cases report","authors":"Sang Yeon Joo","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.14","url":null,"abstract":"Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is defined as the presence of the formation of abnormally large bacterial colonies in the small intestine. The common symptom of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth includes abdominal bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Breath testing is generally recognized as a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Therefore, the author would like to introduce seven medical cases of diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth using lactulose breath test.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139200906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Case reports of chelation in a patient with high arsenic or mercury on hair analysis","authors":"Kyu-Nam Kim","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.23","url":null,"abstract":"Methods for measuring heavy metals in the body include blood, urine, and hair tests. Among these, hair analysis is recommended to evaluate chronic low-dose exposure to heavy metals. Hair testing is a non-invasive method commonly performed to assess mineral imbalances and heavy metals in the body. In general, research results show that if the heavy metal level in a blood or urine test is higher than the reference value, it has various deleterious effects on the body, but if the heavy metal level in a hair test is above normal, especially in the case of arsenic or mercury, there is not much research on the role of natural chelators such as selenium and alpha-lipoic acid. Therefore, this case report is a case of treatment using a natural chelator in a case where arsenic or mercury was higher than the reference value on a hair assay.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139200846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic considerations of essential fatty acids and amino acids","authors":"Nam-Seok Joo","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.66","url":null,"abstract":"Fatty acids and amino acids are essential nutrients for our body. Especially, unsaturated fatty acids omega 6 and 3, are important and omega 3 fatty acids has greater clinical use. Omega 3 fatty acids help improve inflammation in our body, and reduce inflammation within blood vessels. Amino acids are the raw material for protein and are nutrients that must be supplemented though diet. Methionine, tryptophan, tyrosine, arginine, glutamine, taurine can be use as medical supplements. Balanced intake of various amino acids plays a very important role in human metabolism, and appropriate supplementation when necessary is part of improving patients’ symptoms.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"60 1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139198315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evidence and clinical application of intravenous nutrition therapy","authors":"Kwang Yoon Kim","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.59","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.59","url":null,"abstract":"Intravenous nutrition therapy (IVNT) of functional medicine is often used as a confused concept with amino acid fluids or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) fluids due to its name of nutrition therapy. However, IVNT is a fluid treatment method whose composition and purpose are different from amino acid fluids and TPN fluids. IVNT may be applied to alleviating chronic fatigue, liver detoxification, anticancer effects in cancer patients, or relieving side effects from chemotherapy, depending on its components. IVNT can be applied to restore mitochondrial and adrenal dysfunction for alleviating chronic fatigue, and in the liver detoxification process, IVNT provides therapeutic effects through the supply of essential coenzymes and cofactors required for the liver detoxification phase and also reduces hepatic inflammation through antioxidant effects. Anti-cancer effects can be expected in cancer patients through high-dose antioxidant treatment. It is important for clinicians to select appropriate tests before applying IVNT to patients, and to apply appropriate IVNT through accurate differentiation diagnosis. In addition, Clinicians should familiarize with the precautions for each minerals and vitamins and be able to administer IVNT safely and effectively.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139198316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of androgen deficiency syndrome and functional approach","authors":"Young-Sang Kim","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.74","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.74","url":null,"abstract":"Male hypogonadism, also known as androgen deficiency syndrome, refers to age-related alterations in hormone levels and the consequent symptoms observed in middle-aged and elderly men. Testosterone, a crucial male sex hormone, plays a central role in androgen deficiency syndrome. This review aims to investigate the intricate connection between testosterone deficiency and male health. Additionally, we delve into the potential benefits of testosterone replacement therapy in enhancing metabolic function. Furthermore, we explore lifestyle habits and functional strategies for promoting intrinsic testosterone levels.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139198415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Functional medical approach and nutrition therapy for primary insomnia","authors":"Sang-Hoon Lee, Sang Man Kim","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.36","url":null,"abstract":"Primary insomnia, a common disorder encountered in primary care settings, exhibits a global incidence of 15%-30%. While many cases resolve naturally, some remain for a long time and recur frequently. This chronicity can decrease the patients' quality of life, leading to various health problems, increased medical costs, and societal burdens. Cognitive behavior therapy is a primary therapy for insomnia, but its use remains limited. Consequently, both physicians and patients rely on pharmacological interventions. However, concerns persist due to the lack of established consensus for optimal prescription of sleep medications, especially regarding dependency and misuse risks. The authors review the functional medicinal approach and nutritional therapy for primary insomnia, for in aiding conventional medical treatment.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"20 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139206311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management to hypothyroidism in functional medicine","authors":"Chun-Muk Park","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.2.1","url":null,"abstract":"Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones to maintain normal physical activity. Common causes include autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, surgical removal of the thyroid gland, and radiation therapy. It presents with a variety of clinical symptoms, including dry skin, puffiness, intolerance to cold, slowed thinking, and weight gain. However, there are patients who do not show sufficient symptom improvement with LT4 (levothyroxine) alone, the standard treatment for hypothyroidism. As our understanding of thyroid physiology advances, the reasons for discomfort during LT4 monotherapy are becoming clear, including problems with peripheral conversion of T4 (thyroxine) to T3 (triiodothyronine), genetic mutations in deiodinase and thyroid hormone transporter, and thyroid hormones resistance has been studied. In this article, we will look into the characteristics of each thyroid hormone preparation, conventional treatment on hypothyroidism, and thyroid physiology, and present the necessity of LT3 (liothyronine) and functional medicine approach and treatment when treating patients who do not improve with LT4 treatment alone.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139199723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Functional medicine in cancer survivors with obesity","authors":"Susie Jung","doi":"10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.1.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32581/jkifm.2023.6.1.13","url":null,"abstract":"Obesity in cancer survivors has a complex problem and is influenced by many psychological, social, and biological factors. Management of these factors is important to prevent recurrent cancer, secondary cancer, and other cardiovascular disease complications while improving cancer survivors’ quality of life, such as fatigue and pain. Factors of functional medicine in obesity in cancer survivors include excessive fat accumulation, low-grade chronic inflammation, excessive estrogen in estrogen-related cancer, intestinal dysbiosis and changes in the intestinal environment, changes in cellular energy metabolism and antioxidant capacity, vital hormones, autonomic nervous system, and immune system imbalance, etc. We need to change the fundamental living environment and implement individual nutritional treatment with functional medicine approach for each patient, rather than simply satisfying the goal of weight loss for obesity in cancer survivors. In this review, the management of obese cancer survivors was discussed from four perspectives (inflammation by adipose tissue and related hormones, influence of gut microbiome, cell metabolism, antioxidant system, and immune function) based on the 7-core imbalance theories of functional medicine.","PeriodicalId":162625,"journal":{"name":"Korean Institute for Functional Medicine","volume":"118 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126546973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}