Dr. Chaeeun's Story

아이의 집중력이 걱정돼 검사를 알아보고 있다면, 결과를 받은 다음의 시간도 궁금하실 겁니다. 검사에서 아이의 특성을 알게 되면 집에서는 무엇을 바꿔야 할까요. 아이가 자기 고민을 잘 말하지 않으면 상담은 어떻게 이어질까요. 몇 달 동안 프로그램에 참여한다면 무엇을 기준으로 경과를 확인할까요. 그리고 많은 부모님이 비슷한 고민을 덧붙입니다. “아이가 저한테는 말을 잘 안 해요.” 사춘기 아이에게는 부모이기 때문에 꺼내기 어려운 이야기가 있습니다. 채음한방병원 집중력·자기조절 프로그램이 검사에 외부 전문가의 정기 상담을 함께 두는 가장 큰 이유가 여기에 있습니다. 그 이유와 검사 이후의 상담 과정을, 부모님이 궁금해하실 질문을 중심으로 설명드리겠습니다. Q. 집에서 부모가 잘 들어주면 되지 않나요? 부모가 귀 기울이는 것은 무엇보다 중요합니다. 다만 사춘기에는 부모가 잘 들어주려 해도 아이가 말하기 어려운 이야기가 생깁니다. 부모는 아이의 일상을 함께 책임지는 사람입니다. 공부와 생활 습관을 챙기고, 때로는 허락하거나 제한해야 합니다. 아이 입장에서는 그런 사람에게 속마음을 털어놓았을 때 어떤 결과가 돌아올지 먼저 따져보게 됩니다. 부모도 마찬가지입니다. 아이가 힘들다고 하면 마음이 급해지고, 걱정이 앞서 해결책부터 말하게 됩니다. 아이는 그 반응을 보며 다음에는 덜 말하기로 합니다. 누구의 잘못도 아니지만, 이런 일이 반복되면 대화의 문이 점점 좁아집니다. 외부 전문가는 이 부분을 맡습니다. 아이의 생활을 평가하거나 통제하는 자리에 있지 않기 때문에, 아이는 결과를 덜 걱정하며 이야기할 수 있습니다. 전문가는 아이의 기질에 맞춰 대화의 속도와 방식을 조절하고, 아이와 합의한 범위에서 부모에게 필요한 도움을 전합니다. 부모가 모든 이야기를 직접 들어야 한다는 부담을 내려놓으면, 집에서는 아이와의 관계 자체를 지키는 데 더 집중할 수 있습니다. Q. 아이가 저보다 상담자에게 더 많이 이야기하면 서운하지 않을까요? 그런 ...

You've probably heard it before: dairy products make you gain weight. When starting a diet, one of the first things many people do is switch to skim milk or cut out cheese entirely. But what if everything we've been told about dairy and weight gain is wrong? The Real Relationship Between Dairy and Weight Here's something that might surprise you: the idea that dairy products automatically cause weight gain lacks strong scientific support. In fact, multiple studies suggest the opposite might be true. A meta-analysis of 27 randomized controlled trials, which included a total of 2,101 women and men, found that higher dairy consumption lowered body weight in the context of energy restriction in short-term (less than 1 year) trials. The key phrase here is "energy restriction" – when people controlled their overall calorie intake while including dairy, they actually lost weight. Even more compelling is what happens with women specifically. A study of 18,438 middle-ag...

Weight gain is one of the most common side effects experienced by many people taking psychiatric medications for mental health management. Have you ever wondered "Why am I suddenly gaining weight?" while taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, or antipsychotic drugs? Recent studies show that some patients on psychiatric medications can experience weight gains of 10-15% of their body weight in just three months. Why Psychiatric Medications Cause Weight Gain 1. Your Metabolism Slows Down Many antidepressants and antipsychotic medications reduce your body's basal metabolic rate. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in particular decrease the amount of energy your body burns at rest. Research shows that some patients burn 10-15% fewer calories after starting medication, even when eating the same amount of food. Simply put, you become prone to weight gain even when eating and living exactly as before. This expl...

Are you someone who's gaining weight or struggling to lose it despite exercising hard and managing your diet? In such cases, it might not simply be a matter of willpower or effort, but rather an important signal your body is sending. Today, let's explore various medical conditions that could be hidden causes of sudden weight gain and diet failure. Weight Changes Caused by Hormones Cushing's Syndrome - When Your Face Becomes Moon-Shaped Cushing's syndrome shows a unique pattern of weight gain that can be quite distressing for those affected. The most distinctive feature of this condition is that while the arms and legs actually become thinner, fat accumulates only in the face, neck, and abdomen. The face becomes round like a full moon, called 'moon face,' and fat accumulates on the back of the neck and shoulders, creating what looks like a hump, known as 'buffalo hump.' Purple stretch marks similar to pregnancy marks appear on the abdomen and buttocks, ca...

A Secret Born Beyond the Iron Curtain In 1947, Soviet toxicologist Nikolai Lazarev coined a new term that would become one of the Cold War's most intriguing scientific projects: "Adaptogen" - substances that help the body adapt to stress. After World War II, the Soviet Union was searching for ways to enhance the physical and mental performance of their soldiers, cosmonauts, and Olympic athletes. Unlike amphetamines and other stimulants that came with harsh side effects, they wanted something that could boost endurance naturally. After screening hundreds of herbs, Soviet scientists identified a select group of plants they deemed true adaptogens. The criteria were strict: these substances had to be non-toxic, increase resistance to various stressors, and normalize body functions. The research was so important that the Soviet government prohibited scientists from publishing their findings internationally until the 1980s. While Russian scientists produced thousands of pape...

Did you know you can succeed at dieting without giving up meat? Let me show you how to enjoy various meats while losing weight, breaking free from the misconception that you must only eat chicken breast. Why Is Protein Key to Weight Loss? The principle behind losing weight while eating meat is simpler than you might think. It's because protein plays a special role in our bodies. Satiety Lasts Longer When you consume protein, satiety hormones like GLP-1 and peptide YY increase, while ghrelin, the hunger hormone, decreases. Research shows that maintaining a high-protein diet naturally reduces daily calorie intake by over 400 calories. Just 100g of chicken breast or beef tenderloin keeps you feeling fuller much longer than salad alone. You Burn More Calories Your body uses more energy digesting protein. This is called the "thermic effect of food" - protein burns more calories during digestion than the same amount of carbohydrates or fat. It Protects Your Muscles One ...