Hello. I am Hong Ji-yeon, Director of Yon Oriental Clinic.
Today, I would like to talk about children's growth. During consultations, many parents ask if their child is currently growing as they should.
In terms of health, you can generally consider your child to be growing well if they are "eating well, sleeping well, and having healthy bowel movements." If growth is slow without any specific health issues, it is necessary to check both genetic factors and the child's current condition.
We look into family history and, in particular, assess the child's 'Yin-Blood' (Yin-Hyeol) status. A deficiency in Yin-Blood is like having a strong fire in a furnace but not enough fuel; the child has sufficient Yang energy to grow, but often experiences slow growth and the accumulation of internal heat due to a lack of corresponding Yin-Blood.
Poor appetite or
difficulty sleeping
Weak digestion due to
irregular bowel movements
Frequent rhinitis or
colds
Growing less than 3cm per year
or 10cm shorter than peers
We identify the cause through precise examination
and create a personalized treatment plan.
We analyze the underlying causes using multi-faceted methods, including InBody analysis, pulse diagnosis, tongue examination, abdominal palpation, and autonomic nervous system testing.
We prescribe customized herbal medicine to resolve the root causes of growth delay and promote healthy development.
We correct body imbalances through Chuna manual therapy (including craniosacral therapy) and provide concurrent acupuncture and cupping treatments.
We support healthy growth through at least 3 months of intensive treatment and guidance on lifestyle habits.