Q I am an elderly resident of Dong-gu, Incheon in my 70s — will a tonic still work at my age?
A Immune tonics are fully effective even for patients in their 70s and above, and provide practical benefits for energy recovery and maintaining respiratory immunity.
Detailed Answer
As we age, Kidney Essence (신정, Shin Jeong) diminishes and Lung Qi also weakens, making immune tonics even more necessary. For patients 70 and above, the prescription intensity is lowered and minimizing digestive burden is the priority, but improvements in cold recovery speed, reduction in fatigue, and maintenance of lung function are frequently confirmed in clinical practice. Among elderly patients in the Dongincheon area, many return consistently each change of season.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, for elderly patients we first review the list of Western medications being taken, and assess kidney function and digestive status. Rather than forcing a strong prescription, our goal is to maintain steady improvement with a gentle prescription that is easy to digest.
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