Q I'm a working mom in my 30s. I live similarly to others, but I'm the only one who never recovers. Why is that?
A Recovery speed varies from person to person depending on innate constitution and accumulated depletion. When childcare, work, and lack of sleep pile up and the energy you spend outpaces what you replenish for a long time, the body stays depleted and struggles to recover.
Detailed Answer
Even with the same daily routine, recovery capacity varies greatly between individuals. If you haven't fully replenished after major depletion from pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, or if chronic sleep deprivation and tension continue, the body ends up in a constant deficit. When hidden causes such as anemia or hypothyroidism overlap with this, recovery becomes even slower, so if it persists, it's best to first check for these factors with basic tests.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Korean medicine looks at "why this particular person isn't replenishing" through pulse diagnosis and consultation to identify which organ systems are weak. For a body that has been depleted, treatment focuses on replenishing energy; for a body blocked by tension, treatment focuses on releasing circulation — applied differently according to each person's condition.
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