If you have PMOS (formerly known as PCOS), these five foods are the ones most likely making your symptoms worse. They're common, they're not always obvious, and they tend to show up more often than people realize — which is exactly why they're worth a closer look.

In GM Choi's Herbal Medicine™, several herbs are commonly used to support women with PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) — but they're never prescribed the same way twice. Herbal formulas are always customized to the individual; there's no one-size-fits-all prescription for PMOS.

PMOS — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, the new name for PCOS — isn't just an ovarian condition. It's a whole-body hormonal and metabolic disorder. In Traditional Korean Medicine, we don't diagnose “PMOS” itself; we look for the underlying imbalance that's actually causing your symptoms.

Many people assume Korean herbal medicine is simply Chinese medicine translated into Korean. It's not. Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) shares foundational theories with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) — but Korea has spent more than a thousand years developing its own diagnostic methods, classical texts, and herbal formulas into a distinct medical tradition.

If you've been feeling unusually tired, dizzy, or noticing dry skin, a pale complexion, or periods that are light, irregular, or painful, Traditional Korean Medicine has a name for what your body may be signaling: blood deficiency, or poor blood circulation. And it has a herb that's been used for hundreds of years to help restore that balance — Dang Gui, sometimes called “female ginseng.”

Korean Red Ginseng (Hongsam, 홍삼) is a steamed and dried ginseng root used in Traditional Korean Medicine to replenish Qi (vital energy), strengthen immune function, and aid recovery from illness or exhaustion. Modern research supports its role in immune modulation, physical endurance, and cognitive health. At YSC Acupuncture, we rarely prescribe it alone — it's most effective as part of a personalized herbal formula.

Traditional Korean Medicine treats herbal medicine as a personalized system, not a symptom-by-symptom fix. Instead of one herb for one complaint, practitioners evaluate your whole body — digestion, sleep, energy, circulation, and constitution — to identify the root cause of an imbalance. That's why two people with the same diagnosis often receive completely different herbal formulas.

The days are longer, the birds are back, and the city is finally blooming. While the world outside is bursting with new growth, you might be feeling a bit different. If you’ve been feeling more "stuck" than "springy," there is a reason for that rooted deep in Traditional Eastern Medicine.

Choosing between clinical results and natural wellness used to be a difficult trade-off. However, at YSC Acupuncture, we believe that the most effective skincare doesn't come from a syringe of chemicals—it comes from healing the body’s internal systems.

Our approach to Cosmetic Acupuncture is rooted in the deep wisdom of Traditional Korean Medicine, treating the skin not just as a surface to be "fixed," but as a mirror of your internal health.

In Traditional Korean Medicine, health isn't a static state—it's a dynamic dance with the world around us. A core pillar of this practice is the belief that we must live by and follow the seasons to truly nurture our bodies through movement and food. Just as nature moves through distinct seasons, our bodies move through internal cycles that mirror the environment.

Finding relief from uterine fibroids can feel like an uphill battle. Many women, like Empress Lanice, struggle with heavy bleeding, intense pain, and cycles that leave them feeling drained for weeks. While conventional medicine can identify the presence of fibroids through sonograms and ultrasounds, it often lacks a clear explanation for why they occur—leaving patients without a path to non-invasive management.

Finding balance after a car accident is about more than just healing physical injuries; it’s about recalibrating your entire nervous system.

If you suffer from chronic migraines, you know the routine: dark rooms, ice packs, and heavy medication. Many of our patients at YSC Acupuncture have already been to a neurologist, had the brain scans, and were told everything looks "normal."

GLP-1 injections (like Ozempic or Wegovy) have dominated the conversation around weight loss recently. While they are incredibly popular, many patients are now coming into our clinic reporting "weird" or unexpected symptoms they didn't have before starting the weekly shots.

The holidays are over, and you were a little too generous with your plate. Now you’re dealing with the uncomfortable aftermath: painful bloating, a deep, heavy feeling of fullness, excessive gas, or digestive sluggishness. Don't worry, you’re not alone—and there are compassionate, highly effective ways to find relief.

The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and, inevitably, rich, abundant food. While these feasts are wonderful, for many, they are quickly followed by discomfort: that heavy feeling, uncomfortable bloating, or post-meal fatigue.

If you’re looking for proactive support to maintain digestive wellness, our approach to acupuncture for holiday gut health in Midwood, Brooklyn, can help you enjoy the season with less stress on your stomach.

Ever notice your stomach acts up right before a big meeting, or a stressful week brings on uncomfortable bloating, gas, or indigestion? You're not imagining it. The undeniable link between your emotional state and your digestive wellness—the mind-gut connection—is a profound truth that Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) has recognized and treated for generations.

When you finish a tough workout, you see the proof of your effort: sweat. That moisture is one of your body's most sophisticated signs of health, balance, and vitality.

Let's explore why breaking a sweat is so crucial, examining the process through the lens of Modern Science and Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM).

The cheers have faded, the medals are put away, and the incredible achievement of crossing the NYC Marathon finish line is still sinking in. Congratulations! You tackled 26.2 miles through the five boroughs—a monumental feat that pushed your body to its absolute limit.

But now, a few weeks later, you might be noticing that the celebratory rest days aren't quite cutting it. Are you still experiencing that nagging tightness in your hamstrings, a persistent ache in your quads, or the unmistakable stiffness in your lower back? If you're struggling with post-marathon soreness that just won't quit, it means your body's repair crew is still working overtime.

For so many New Yorkers, the journey to manage weight feels like a constant battle. The cycle of restrictive diets, exhausting calorie counting, and the frustration of not seeing sustainable results can be discouraging. The conventional model often boils down to a simple, yet sometimes ineffective, formula: "calories in, calories out."

But what if there was another way to look at it? What if, instead of fighting your body, you could work with it to find a natural, harmonious balance?