Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research (한방비만학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine for obesity Research (한방비만학회)
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A Literature Review on Obesity in Postmenopausal Women

폐경기 비만의 임상적 의의에 대한 문헌적 고찰

  • Yang, Mi-Sung (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Shin University) ;
  • Shin, Mi-Suk (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Shin University) ;
  • An, Hye-Lim (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Shin University)
  • 양미성 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학과교실) ;
  • 신미숙 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학과교실) ;
  • 안혜림 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학과교실)
  • Received : 2008.10.24
  • Accepted : 2008.11.07
  • Published : 2008.12.30
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Abstract

Objective This study was designed to collect latest papers and to find more effective approach for Postmenopausal Women Methods We searched 85 papers in English from Pubmed(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) and selected 40 in favor of our study. In addition to that, we searched 24 papers in Korean from Kiss(www.kiss.kstudy.com) and Medric(www.medric.or.kr). Results are as follows. Results and conclusion Many studies showed that postmenopausal obesity causes cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and decrease in immunity. To prevent and treat obesity, many studies suggested that dietary and exercise are most effective methods. If needed, medicine and hormone therapy may be recommended as next steps. But, Herb medication and acupuncture are not used yet as postmenopausal obesity treatment around the world. Postmenopausal obesity is significant, resulting in many medical problems. We hope more effective treatment based on these studies and combined with Korean traditional medicine could be developed after.

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