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A Case study on the improvement in lymphedema patient using Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT)

세포교정영양요법(OCNT)을 이용한 림프부종 개선 사례 연구

  • Received : 2023.12.27
  • Accepted : 2023.12.28
  • Published : 2023.12.29

Abstract

Objective: Lymphedema case study through the application of Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) Method: OCNT is implemented to a Korean female patient in her 70s with difficulties in walking due to severe swelling in one of her legs. Results: Lymphedema was improved following implementation of OCNT. Conclusion: Application of OCNT to lymphedema patient can be helpful.

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