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Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Supports cellular energy decline that leaves you drained by minor activity, from the perspective of generating and circulating qi.

Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
의료 감수Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Prognosis / Recovery

Q I'm in my 50s and for several years now I've been getting exhausted from minor activity, and my muscle strength isn't what it used to be. Can something this long-standing still recover?

A Even long-standing functional fatigue can improve significantly, though it's more of a staged process than a quick fix. Replenishing depleted energy and restoring the capacity to produce energy through manageable activity often brings people back close to their former condition.

Detailed Answer

Even years of lingering fatigue don't mean you should give up on recovery. However, the longer it's been neglected, the more likely several bodily functions have declined together, so rather than reversing it all at once, it's important to steadily go through the process of replenishing the foundation and restoring circulation. Balancing nutrition, sleep, and manageable activity throughout this process is key to preventing recurrence. That said, if muscle weakness is progressively worsening, a neurological evaluation should come first.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

At Dongjedang, the more depleted the body, the more firmly we build the foundational stage of replenishing the source of vital energy, then proceed to supporting organ function and eliminating accumulated waste. We adjust the pace according to each person's constitution and degree of depletion, so even long-standing fatigue can be brought onto a recovery track without strain.

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동제당한의원 Care

Mitochondrial Dysfunction is not just a simple symptom

Korean medicine that considers both your constitution and lifestyle rhythm treats the root cause.

From consultation to precise treatment, we provide personalized care.

Herbal-Centered Treatment

Prescriptions tailored to your constitution and symptoms treat the root cause

1:1 Director Care

The director personally sees you from first to follow-up visits

Precise Diagnosis

We identify the essence through Sasang constitution, pulse and abdominal diagnosis

Clinical Approach

Treatment based on long clinical experience and evidence

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