Q I've become weak since surgery — I catch colds easily and feel tired all the time. Can Korean medicine boost this kind of reduced immunity and stamina?
A It's common for energy and resistance to drop after surgery, making minor illnesses more frequent, and this improves as recovery progresses. Care that replenishes depleted energy and restores digestion and sleep can help boost this kind of overall decline in stamina.
Detailed Answer
After major surgery, there's a period when energy and resistance drop, making you tired easily and more vulnerable to infection. This is a natural part of recovery, and eating well, sleeping well, and avoiding overexertion while nourishing the body usually leads to gradual recovery. Adequate nutrition, sleep, and moderate activity form the foundation for restoring stamina and resistance.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, reduced resistance is viewed as a state where the body's protective energy has been depleted. At Dongjedang, we focus on replenishing the qi and blood consumed by surgery and stabilizing digestion and sleep to rebuild the body's protective strength, helping a body prone to frequent minor illnesses and easy fatigue get back on the track to recovery.
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