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Study on a case of improvement of depression using Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT)

세포교정영양요법(OCNT)을 이용한 우울증 개선 사례 연구

  • Received : 2024.02.29
  • Accepted : 2024.02.29
  • Published : 2024.02.29

Abstract

Objective: Study on a case of improvement of depression through the use of OCNT Methods: OCNT was implemented due to depression that lasted over prolonged period time on a 59-year old Korean female. Results: Depression gradually improved a little by little following the implementation of OCNT and symptoms improved eventually to the extent of enabling the patient to engage in internal and external activities. Conclusion: Application of OCNT to those suffering from depression can be helpful in alleviation of symptoms.

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