Q How is speech and language delay connected to brain development?
A Language acquisition depends on the brain's language centers (Broca's and Wernicke's areas) and the development of the auditory nerves; in Korean medicine, strengthening kidney qi and heart qi supports this development.
Detailed Answer
To understand speech and language delay, it helps to know its connection with brain development.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, the brain (腦) is called the "sea of marrow" (骸海) and is filled by the essence (精氣) of the Kidney (腎). When kidney qi is abundant, the sea of marrow is rich and language and cognitive development proceed smoothly. The Heart (心) governs the spirit-mind (神明) and is responsible for language processing and expression. Phlegm-dampness clouds the sea of marrow and obstructs information processing. Therefore, Korean medicine treatment centers on replenishing kidney qi, strengthening heart qi, and clearing phlegm-dampness.
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