- KOREAN
- P-ISSN3022-6805
- E-ISSN3022-6791
- KCI
Vol.15 No.11
Abstract
Objective: Hyperlipidemia refers to a condition in which the concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) decreases, while low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) levels rise above the reference range. Hyperlipidemia can be influenced by various factors, including age, diet, lifestyle, and genetic factors, and is typically managed through medication, such as statins, or lifestyle modifications. Case Report: The patient in this case study was a Korean woman in her fifties. During a routine hospital check-up, her total cholesterol and LDL-C levels were found to be above the reference range, and she was advised to take statins; however, she declined. Therefore, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT), using red yeast rice, anthocyanins, omega-3, and vitamin D, was applied. As a result, her total cholesterol and LDL-C levels decreased to values approaching the reference range. Conclusion: While this case involves a single patient and therefore limits the general application of OCNT to other hyperlipidemia patients, appropriate OCNT may help regulate cholesterol in the body and improve hyperlipidemia.
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Objective: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and rectum. Key symptoms include bloody stool, diarrhea, mucous stool, abdominal pain and bloating, tenesmus, and fecal urgency. UC can be classified as proctitis, proctosigmoiditis, left-sided colitis, or extensive colitis depending on the extent of inflammation. Its exact cause is unclear but involves a combination of physical, genetic, and environmental factors. Case Report: This case study involved a Korean male in his 30s who presented with diarrhea, constipation, oral ulcers, hematochezia, dizziness, and weight loss. The patient also reported difficulties in social and occupational life and relied on hospital-prescribed medications. He received Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT), including anthocyanins, mucin, probiotics, curcumin, and heme iron. Five months after initiating OCNT, the patient’s ulcerative colitis–related symptoms improved, and his body weight returned to normal. Conclusion: In this case study, the patient experienced significant relief of ulcerative colitis–related pain and symptoms through OCNT. However, as this report involves a single patient, the findings cannot be generalized to all ulcerative colitis patients, and further studies are needed to validate these results.
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Objective: Body fat is a connective tissue present in the human body that plays an essential role such as energy storage, protection of organs from external shocks, and the regulation of hormonal responses. However, when present in excess, it increases the incidence and mortality of chronic diseases, making proper management necessary. To this end, various methods have been employed, including lifestyle modification, pharmacological treatment, and surgical approaches. Recently, therapeutics targeting GLP-1 receptors have attracted attention. Nevertheless, adverse effects such as gastrointestinal disorders and gallbladder complications have been reported, leading to growing interest in natural product–based GLP-1 receptor agonists with fewer side effects as alternatives. Case Report: The subject of this case study was a Korean woman in her twenties who was diagnosed with excess body fat through a body composition test and wished to manage it. Accordingly, ortho-cellular nutrition therapy (OCNT), using ingredients such as turmeric, hibiscus, bitter melon, barberry, green tea, and Garcinia cambogia, was prescribed. After one week of OCNT, a follow-up body composition test confirmed that the patient’s body fat mass and body fat percentage had changed to within the reference range. Conclusion: Appropriate OCNT tailored to an individual’s physical condition and circumstances may help reduce body fat. However, since this case study was conducted with a single subject, further research is required to investigate OCNT prescriptions suited to other populations.
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Objective: Obesity is a significant medical issue that goes beyond simple weight gain, serving as a key factor in the development of various metabolic diseases. Generally, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher is considered overweight, and 30 or higher is considered obese. However, even individuals with a normal BMI may develop metabolic disorders due to abdominal obesity or ectopic fat accumulation. Dietary management and lifestyle modification are the primary interventions for obesity treatment, although pharmacological therapy is sometimes combined. Recently, GLP-1 receptor agonists have received attention for obesity treatment, but gastrointestinal adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common. Case Report: This case study involved a Korean man in his 40s who had maintained a muscular overweight status for the past 15 years and complained of abdominal obesity and knee pain. Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) prescribing plant-based protein, anthocyanins, green coffee bean extract, and Garcinia cambogia was implemented. As a result, the patient’s body weight decreased by 1.5 kg, and body fat mass decreased by 2.2 kg. Conclusion: The patient experienced reductions in both body weight and body fat through OCNT; however, as this observation was limited to a single case over a short period, further research is needed to determine whether the same effects are consistent in patients with different body types. Nevertheless, the results are meaningful in demonstrating that OCNT can contribute to body fat reduction even while maintaining existing lifestyle habits.
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Objective: Dyshidrotic eczema is a skin disorder characterized by small vesicles, pruritus, and erythema on the hands or feet. Although its exact cause has not been fully determined, factors such as contact allergy and underlying skin conditions are considered contributing elements. Treatment options include basic skin moisturization, administration of antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, and phototherapy. Because treatment efficacy and side effects vary among patients, it is essential to select the most appropriate therapy tailored to each individual. Case Report: The patient in this case study was a woman in her thirties with a 10-year history of dyshidrotic eczema. She presented with erythema and vesicles on her hands, accompanied by severe pruritus. Despite ongoing hospital visits and pharmacological treatment, her symptoms progressively worsened. Consequently, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) was applied, incorporating fennel, clove, anthocyanins, omega-3, glycyrrhizin, curcumin, MSM, hyaluronic acid, and selenium. Following this regimen, the patient’s dyshidrotic eczema symptoms improved markedly, and she has since maintained a stable condition without major recurrence. Conclusion: Although this case study involved only a single patient and therefore has limitations in generalizing OCNT to all dyshidrotic eczema cases, an individualized OCNT regimen, tailored to the patient’s symptoms and overall health status, may offer benefits in the management of dyshidrotic eczema.