• Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.236-244
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• 2009

Dietary therapy is a basic and emphasized treatment for diabetes. Several clinical studies have shown that diet can play a major role in preventing and managing diabetes. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the dietary behavior and to find solutions to barriers of diabetes mellitus patients. From February to July in 2007, questionnaires were distributed to one hundred and ten patients who were diagnosed DM by physicians and excluded first coming out-patients. One hundred and three data were used for statistical analysis using SPSS/Win 12.0. The main results of this study included the following: To measure dietary behaviors and barriers, a five point scale was used with the following labels: 'strongly yes', 'yes', 'fair', 'no', 'strongly no'. Thirteen dietary behaviors related to diabetes were grouped into the following 4 factors using factor analysis; 'taste control factor', 'blood glucose influence factor', 'practice volition factor', and 'exercise factor'. The mean scores of 4 factors were 3.88, 3.48, 3.55, 3.21, respectively. The 'taste control behaviors' score of subjects who had practiced diet therapy(4.00) was higher than those who had not practiced diet therapy(P<0.05). The 'blood glucose influence behaviors' score of subjects who had nutrition education(3.59) was higher than those who had no nutrition education(P<0.05) and subjects who had practiced diet therapy showed higher score(3.59) than those who had not practiced diet therapy(P<0.05). 'Exercise behaviors score' of subjects who were over 60(3.59) was the lowest(P<0.05). Subjects who had nutrition education showed higher 'exercise behaviors' scores(3.38) than those who had no nutrition education(P<0.05). Subjects who had practiced diet therapy showed higher 'practice volition behaviors' scores(3.72) than those who had not practiced diet therapy(P<0.001). Subjects who were over weight showed the highest 'practice volition behaviors' scores(3.78) concerning BMI(P<0.05). In conclusion, this study expected that Nutrition educators(Dietitian) applied to patient effective nutrition education and counseling through evaluation of Dietary behaviors and barriers considered management types and ecological factors of diabetes patients. Also diabetic patients were easy to change dietary habits because they formed behaviors through education and counsel and there were positive effects in their blood glucose control through removing barriers related to dietary therapy.

• Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.125-132
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• 2005

Hypercholesterolemia has been regarded as a major risk factor of coronary heart disease(CHD). CHD is increasing in recent years among Koreans due to westernization of lifestyle and dietary behaviors. In the United States, implementation of the National Cholesterol Education Program(NCEP) had resulted 40% decline in mortality from CHD. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of medical nutrition therapy on serum lipid levels and discuss the effective nutrition education contents. Thirty outpatients(Male 40%, female 60%) with hypercholesterolemia were educated by medical nutrition therapy(MNT) protocol. At first visit and after three months of MNT, we assessed serum lipid profile, body weight and surveyed general characteristics, lifestyle and food habits through questionnaire. After 12 weeks of MNT, there were significant reductions in serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C). Foods habits and lifestyle were changed to the desirable patterns. These results indicate that lipid profile is improved by changes of dietary behaviors and lifestyle. Especially in case of obesity, cholesterol lowering effect of MNT was more powerful. Consequently, MNT is effective on reduction of serum lipids by behavior change in hypercholesterolemic patients.

• CELLMED
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• v.12 no.5
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• pp.4.1-4.3
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• 2022

Objective: A Case Study of a Patient with Cancer Fatigue Syndrome and Cancer Metastases who Received Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) Methods: The patient is a Korean woman aged 61 years. 13 years ago, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. owever, 13 years later, the disease spread to the lungs and brain. Results: Following nutritional therapy, cancer fatigue syndrome improved. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can be beneficial for cancer fatigue syndrome, a condition that remains undiagnosed and untreated.

• CELLMED
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.9.1-9.4
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• 2023

Objective: A case report on improvements in complex diseases (recurrent cystitis, etc.) through the use of nutritional therapy Methods: A 56-year-old Korean female. The patient has various diseases and her quality of life has been reduced due to health problems. Results: Complex diseases were improved after undergoing nutritional therapy. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can assist in treating complex diseases.

• CELLMED
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• v.12 no.5
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• pp.3.1-3.3
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• 2022

Objective: A Case Report on Reduction of Inflammation Using Nutritional Therapy Methods: The patient is a Korean male aged 62 years. The wound has developed inflammation and is not healing while the patient complains of pain. Results: After nutritional therapy, inflammation diminished. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can be beneficial for inflammation, for which even skin transplantation was advised.

• CELLMED
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• v.12 no.5
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• pp.1.1-1.3
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• 2022

Objective: A case report on the reduction of tinnitus and improvement in feeling of residual urine as a result of nutritional therapy Methods: A 46-year-old Korean man presented with tinnitus lasting for 10 days, and complained of discomfort with a feeling of residual urine for several years. Results: Tinnitus disappeared after one week of nutritional therapy, and the feeling of residual urine improved after 40 days. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can be beneficial in the treatment of diseases for which a definitive diagnosis and treatment are lacking, such as tinnitus.

• CELLMED
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• v.13 no.7
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• pp.23.1-23.3
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• 2023

Objective: Case report of improvement in chronic indigestion with Cellular Nutritional Therapy (OCNT) Methods: A 60-year-old Korean male with chronic indigestion characterized by frequent belching and bloating, leading to a significant decline in quality of life. Results: Improvement in chronic indigestion observed after implementing nutritional therapy. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can be beneficial in alleviating symptoms of chronic indigestion in patients.

• CELLMED
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• v.13 no.7
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• pp.24.1-24.3
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• 2023

Objective: A case report on the improvement of adenomyosis using cell correction nutritional therapy. Methods: A 39-year-old Korean woman who experienced severe dysmenorrhea after childbirth and had elevated levels of cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) during recent regular check-up. Results: Application of nutritional therapy resulted in relief of dysmenorrhea, elimination of oxidized blood, and reduction in CA-125 levels. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can be helpful in alleviating symptoms and assisting in the treatment of patients with adenomyosis.

• CELLMED
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• v.13 no.7
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• pp.27.1-27.4
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• 2023

Objective: To report a case of improvement in atrophic gastritis using cell correction nutritional therapy. Methods: A 67-year-old Korean female with impaired digestive function and symptoms of abdominal bloating and hypochlorhydria. Results: Following the application of nutritional therapy, the severity of symptoms was alleviated, ultimately resulting in a complete resolution of atrophic gastritis. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy may be beneficial in alleviating symptoms and aiding in the treatment of patients presenting with atrophic gastritis symptoms.

• CELLMED
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• v.13 no.7
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• pp.25.1-25.4
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• 2023

Objective: A case report on the improvement of dyshidrotic eczema using cellular correction nutritional therapy (OCNT) Methods: A female patient in her 50s from Korea diagnosed with dyshidrotic eczema, experiencing symptoms such as vesicles, burning sensation, itching, and nail involvement, leading to significantly reduced quality of life Results: Improvement of dyshidrotic eczema observed after the implementation of nutritional therapy Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can be beneficial in alleviating symptoms in patients with dyshidrotic eczema.