Q What stages does cold sensitivity treatment go through?
A First, the cause and constitution are identified through pulse diagnosis and consultation. Then treatment proceeds by refilling warming energy, balancing the organs, releasing blocked circulation and waste to let warmth flow, and finally consolidating recovery, with circulation emphasized as needed for each individual.
Detailed Answer
Because cold sensitivity has complex causes, treatment starts with ruling out causes like anemia and thyroid issues through tests and consultation to set direction. Then the process refills the base of heat-generating energy and restores circulation, while also managing warmth-keeping, exercise, and diet together to prevent recurrence.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang generally approaches this in four stages, with particular emphasis on circulatory balance for cold sensitivity. ① Refilling the source of life energy that warms the body to build the foundation, ② supporting weakened organs and redistributing heat concentrated on one side to restore balance, ③ releasing blocked circulation and accumulated waste so warmth reaches the fingertips and toes, and ④ stabilizing recovery to maintain a warm condition. The emphasis of each stage is adjusted individually based on pulse diagnosis results.
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