Podcasts about korean society

A recent viral YouTube video claimed that Korea would soon be extinct. The country transformed negatively by one of the world's lowest birthrates. Change, it suggested, was too late. Four young adults come together to discuss the future of Korea, assessing its birthrate issues, education, culture of perfection, and the deep spiritual crisis that seems to have gripped the nation. Is Korea really over? Not necessarily... We hear from 4 young people all living here: a young Korean man interested in Jungian psychology, a woman balancing study and modeling, an ethnic Korean from Uzbekistan (Koryosaram), and someone just embarking on their college life.  Big thank you to these wonderful people: Celine (@celinesoyoon) Marina (@marina_tens) Susan Ray 한종철 Watch the original video from @Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell https://youtu.be/Ufmu1WD2TSk?si=0RuYZzEe5cr4pQ7p David A. Tizzard has a PhD in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times, is a social-cultural commentator, and a musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He can be reached at datizzard@swu.ac.kr. Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/QJ66Ew2FsOI?si=bSVFz590fd1xQPsM Subscribe to the channel: @DavidTizzard/videos Thanks to Patreon members: Hee Ji Jacobs, Bhavya, Roxanne Murrell Support Korea Deconstructed: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=62047873 Discussion Outline 0:00 Reactions to the video 9:43 A spiritual crisis 16:50 Gender conversations 23:40 The popularity of Korean grief 34:20 Generation gaps and the elderly 43:20 Korean education 51:55 Do young Korean people want children? 1:04:10 Is the future bright? 1:20:55 Recommendations Music by Jocelyn Clark and Radical Gary Connect with us: ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ David's Insta: @datizzard ▶ KD Insta: @koreadeconstructed Questions or Topic Suggestions? Write in the Comments! #KoreaDeconstructed #korea #koreanculture #kurzgesagt #southkorea Listen to Korea Deconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com 

Eunjae Cho is currently studying Chinese Language and Literature at Seoul Women's University. She has a deep interest in languages and Asian culture, which led her to work as a journalist in the e-sports industry. She has primarily written articles about League of Legends and Japanese subculture. A distinctive feature of her articles is that they include voices and interviews from fans and professionals across various countries. Her recent work: https://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.naver?volumeNo=42695436&memberNo=6799533 Her social media: https://www.instagram.com/noir_p90?igsh=czdvc3NiY3ltd2Ru&utm_source=qr  Thanks to Patreon members: Hee Ji Jacobs, Bhavya, Roxanne Murrell Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=62047873   Discussion Outline  0:00 Introduction 4:35 League of Legends 10:35 Who Plays E-Sports? 15:45 Why are Koreans so good at E-Sports? 18:55 National E-Sports Culture 21:50 PC Bang Culture 25:00 DDOS Attacks 28:15 E-Sports Online Communities: Inven and More 31:00 Zeus Leaving T1 for Hanwha 36:10 E-Sports in the Asian Games and Military Service 40:05 Can it become an Olympic Sport? 44:00 Being an E-Sports Journalist 48:20 E-Sports Fan Culture 1:01:10 Recommendations   Connect with us:  ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ David's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/datizzard/ ▶ KD Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed/ ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com

Korean gender, feminism, fairness and equality are discussed here at length. We also cover transgender representation in media, male mandatory military service, magic days for women, and the world's lowest birthrate. Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/L9azQpXZ2Rc?si=u-xsXr1c2atGH-ri Subscribe to the channel: @DavidTizzard/videos Connect with us: ▶ Email: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ David's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/datizzard/ ▶ KD Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed/ ▶ Jeon Yunseo: https://www.instagram.com/y_jeon_s/ ▶ Jongmin: https://www.instagram.com/dunchonerd/   Guest Ms. Samantha Afflick-Smith is an associate professor at Hanyang University's Seoul campus. She works for the Centre for Creative Convergence Education's College of English Education Committee (CCCE:CEEC), where she teaches courses from conversation skills, critical analysis, academic writing to professional presentations. She also teaches a vibrant PBL discussion course on South Korean society and its evolving cultural diversity. Samantha is known as an educator, peer and mentor who regularly encourages people to be their best and persevere through challenges with her positive attitude and tireless energy. In her free time, Samantha enjoys reading, writing short stories for her blog – Cacophony of Cerebral Consciousness @c3griot.wordpress.com and learning new skills, such as drawing, and audio editing.   Discussion Outline 0:00 What is (Korean) Feminism? 12:05 Radical Feminism and the Internet 17:25 The Silencing of Men 23:40 Are Women and Men the Same or Different? 33:00 Can Men and Women be Friends? 42:50 Monthly Menstrual Leave 55:20 Transgenderism and Poongja 58:15 Should Women do Mandatory Military Service? 1:17:10 The World's Lowest Birthrate 1:38:40 How to Make the World a Better Place? 1:47:50 Recommendations   #koreadeconstructed #davidtizzard   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com  ▶ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=62047873

Zeljana Zmire, Ph.D. in International Studies and Korean Studies, is a lecturer at Hanyang University in Seoul. Her research interests include multiculturalism, immigration policy, comparative politics, international politics and other. She can be reached via zeljana@hanyang.ac.kr. You can also find her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeljana-zmire-2927307b/   Members Thank you again to the paid Patreon member Bhavya.    Discussion Outline  0:00 Defining Multiculturalism 6:00 Korea's Homogeneity 15:35 The Effects of Media 23:11 International Marriages 31:30 Becoming Korean 39:15 Racism in Korea 48:00 Nouveau-Riche Nationalism 53:05 Stereotypes on White Women 56:05 How to Make the World Better   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard  ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ David's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/datizzard/ ▶ KD Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed/ ▶ Jeon Yunseo: https://www.instagram.com/y_jeon_s/ ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UCXcdboOUCnCFnrAOF5dV1sg ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com ▶ Song by Radical Gary (David): https://youtu.be/AAkVRbH8eyg?si=FYtMqj2YfmJcmPPI 

Carlos Gorito is many things but most in Korea would have first come across him when he appeared on the hit television show 비정상회담 in 2015. Discussing a wide-range of topics in Korean, his personality and passion saw him gain many fans and win respect from the nation. He has worked with the Brazilian Embassy in South Korea and does a fabulous job of promoting relations between the two countries. When you listen to him speak, he says "us" and "we" when talking about Korea, and is now a public relations ambassador for Jeju Island. I first met him when we were both appointed by the Ministry of Justice to help people acclimatize to life here, a position he still proudly holds. Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosgorito/ Thank you to Bhavya for joining the Patreon as a paid member. I try to put free stuff there for members so you can see things with or without money. Because the studio and everything else involved costs a fair bit, any contribution certainly helps, but is not required. Discussion Outline 0:00 비정상회담 10:44 The Korean Language 18:20 Korean Culture 25:10 Our 애국심 33:40 Korean History 36:50 North Korea 43:20 Multiculturalism in Korea 51:30 Beauty Standards in Korea 54:55 Misconceptions about Korea 1:05:20 Advice for Coming to Korea 1:11:00 Korean Korea Deconstructed (한국어로...)   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ David's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/datizzard/ ▶ KD Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed/ ▶ Kim Soyoon: https://www.instagram.com/celinesoyoon/ ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UCXcdboOUCnCFnrAOF5dV1sg ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com ▶ Song by Radical Gary (David): https://youtu.be/AAkVRbH8eyg?si=FYtMqj2YfmJcmPPI

Professor Moon Seungsook is a political and cultural sociologist, scholar of gender studies, and East Asianist specializing in South Korea. She grew up in Seoul, Korea and lived and worked in Boston and Cambridge, MA before moving to Vassar College. Her research evolved from feminist critiques of nationalism, militarism, democratization, and citizenship to globalization and transnationalism shaping militarism and civic agency, production and consumption of food and masculinities. She is a recipient of notable awards, including a Fulbright Scholars Award (2004-05), an inaugural endowed-chair visiting professorship at Harvard University (2014-15), and the Laboratory Program for Korean Studies Research Grant from the Academy of Korean Studies (2018-23). Her latest book is Civic Activism in South Korea: The Intertwining of Democracy and Neoliberalism (2024).   Civic Activism in South Korea: https://www.amazon.com/Civic-Activism-South-Korea-Neoliberalism/dp/023121149X   Discussion Outline  0:00 Introduction 7:00 The real life effects of neoliberalization 15:40 Life in pre-democratic South Korea 21:00 Neoliberalism and democracy in South Korea 32:53 Citizens' Organizations in South Korea 42:05 Neoliberalization and religion 51:35 The profound irony of individualism 55:05 Multiculturalism in South Korea 1:02:45 Recommendations   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UCXcdboOUCnCFnrAOF5dV1sg ▶ Find us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Fighting by Disorientalz

Is Korea racist? Is Korea homophobic? How do media representations affect people's lives here? We brought two Korean people and two foreigners together to discuss life here in South Korea, exploring the topics of beauty, dating, race, sexuality, social media, and more. Aaliyah, Thomas and I had just spent 6 hours a day together for the last 4 weeks at the Hanyang University Summer program studying Korean culture. We've missed Yunseo for the last 6 episodes but she is back with us now. She's also meeting Thomas and Aaliyah for the first time. Hongmin, relatively fresh from finishing his military service for the country, joined us to talk about his own experiences. Discussion Outline 0:00 Korea and TikTok 7:40 Beauty and Appearance 24:50 Gaydar in Korea 32:00 Dating Apps and Clubbing 45:55 PDA in Korea 53:00 Cultural Appropriation 1:03:47 Pronouns and Language 1:09:12 Being Gay in the Korean Military 1:13:20 Media Representation and a Better Society 1:27:40 Korea Before and After 1:31:10 BL Dramas Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Yunseo Jeon: y_jeon_s ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UCXcdboOUCnCFnrAOF5dV1sg ▶ Find us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Savage Penguin by David Tizzard (Radical Gary)

Park Nohae emerged as a powerful literary voice in South Korea during the tumultuous 1980s, though at the time few knew who he actually was. He was the faceless poet. The voice of the many. Working various manual labor jobs which exposed him to the harsh realities faced by the working class, he became a champion of labor rights and social justice. His collection of poems "노동의 새벽( Dawn of Labor)" published in 1984 sold over a million copies. However, his call for change and a new sky over the South Korean people brought him into conflict with the military dictatorship. He was arrested and sentenced to life in prison, though many called for the death penalty. Eventually, after seven long years, much of which was solitary confinement, he was released. Today he still writes poetry and takes photos, sharing his wisdom and insights with a new generation. You can also visit his photo exhibitions in Seoul, with images captured in Iraq and Palestine. However, Park shuns the limelight, rarely giving interviews and not wanting fame or publicity. This conversation with Cheehyung Harrison Kim celebrates the first English publication of Dawn of Labor, a book which he worked on with Brother Anthony (An Sonjae). Harrison is an associate professor of Korean history at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. We are also joined by Seoul Women's University student Kim Jiwon. Dawn of Labor: https://uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/dawn-of-labor/ Park Nohae (twitter): https://x.com/parknohae Park Nohae (insta): https://www.instagram.com/park_nohae/ Park's latest book (Korean): https://gift.kakao.com/product/9251669?input_channel_id=2630 Nanum Munhwa: https://www.nanum.com/site/   Discussion Outline  0:00 Introduction 7:30 The context: 1980s Korea 20:27 Politics and leftist ideas 28:15 Gender and feminism in Park's work 48:55 Dawn of Labor 53:40 Love by Park Nohae 58:55 How Much? by Park Nohae 1:07:50 Mother by Park Nohae 1:18:15 Arrest and imprisonment 1:24:10 The artwork of Oh Yoon 1:27:10 The color blue 1:31:25 Park Nohae and the world 1:37:50 Reading and translating Park Nohae 2:00:15 Recommendations   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Find us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Still Something So Beautiful by David Tizzard (Radical Gary)

Cho Ye-won and Jeon Yunseo are students at Seoul Women's University while Park Kyung-hoon (Charlie) studies at Hanyang University. They discuss the best and worst things about living in Seoul, from the safety, the beauty standards, the gender differences, the economic challenges, and much more. They also talk about why some young Koreans want to move abroad.   Discussion Outline  0:00 Do Young People Talk about 탈조선?  3:30 What are Traditional Korean Values? 8:45 What Do Koreans Want from Living Abroad? 19:30 The Best Things About Living in Seoul 27:15 Does Gender Affect Your Life in Korea? 34:45 The Social Gaze (남의 시선) in Korea 37:00 How Do You Feel About Foreigners Coming to Korea? 47:00 Appearance and Personal Colour Tests 55:15 Is Comparison Culture Real? 1:05:55 The Economic Reality of Seoul 1:15:40 Using Korean Titles 1:20:45 The Rise of 평어 1:27:20 Message to People Leaving Korea 1:43:36 Being Gay in Korea 1:48:05 Yewon's Last Message   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard  ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Yunseo Jeon: https://www.instagram.com/y_jeon_s/ ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard  ▶ Find us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed  ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: The Reoccurring Peace Machine by Radical Gary (David Tizzard)

Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Jeanie is also the Founder and CEO of Noona's Noonchi, LLC, a global company offering social media platforms providing deep dives into K-Content from a mental health perspective. In Korea to promote her tours and her latest book (How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life), we sat down with her to discuss life, culture, society, identity, and, of course, K-Dramas. Jeanie's Website: https://noonasnoonchi.com/ Her book: https://www.amazon.com/K-Dramas-Mental-Health-Jeanie-Chang/dp/1394210477   Discussion Outline  0:00 Life in Seoul 5:39 Watching K-Dramas 33:23 Self-Care and Dramas 38:55 Mental Health and Gender 43:10 Antifragility 47:47 Generational Change in Korea 53:06 The Korean American Identity 1:16:40 Military Service and BTS 1:25:33 My Mister (나의 아지씨) 1:37:22 Jeong and Nunchi 1:49:20 Collective Society and Titles 2:01:55 Emotions in Korean Society 2:11:39 Shame and Redemption 2:20:47 K-Pop Idols and Karina's Apology 2:28:41 Is Hallyu's Popularity Declining? 2:47:37 Dr. Slump   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Yunseo Jeon: https://www.instagram.com/y_jeon_s/ ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Tokyo Cafe by Tvari

From BTS to Busan's Film Festivals, how has Korea's cultural influence spread across the globe? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf.What is the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu' [00:50]• How the government encouraged a cultural push of Hallyu [14:14]• Korean Cultures spread to Australia [21:23]• How the spread of Korean culture impacts life in South Korea itself [39:23]  Learn more• Curtin Korean Studies Major• Korean Research Centre WAConnect with our guestsAssociate Professor Jo Elfving-HwangJo Elfving-Hwang is an Associate Professor of Korean Society and Culture in the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) at Curtin University. She is also Dean Global, Korea, with the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor Global, Director of the Korea Research & Engagement Centre at Curtin University and Major Coordinator of the Korean Studies program at Curtin.• LinkedIn• Curtin Staff PageJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Celeste FourieExecutive Producers: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.

In communicating with each other before this conversation, Robert asked me to explain certain aspects of Korean culture to him. If you find yourself frustrated that we sometimes hear more about Korea than his own work, I completely agree with you and apologize. Nevertheless, that was part of what was established. My sense is that he also might have wanted a break from explaining his latest book to everyone. We've since realized that we need to look more into the rice production in Korea and I hope that we can find out more of if and how that might have affected Korean culture, particularly in terms of interdependency and human relationships. I highly recommend his latest book Determined. It genuinely made me rethink much of what I see around me. And, even if you don't find yourself ultimately convinced by his argument concerning free will, you will still learn lots and be treated to writing that is as comfortable making jokes and never taking itself too seriously as it is explaining the hard science.   Bio: Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology, neuroscience, and neurosurgery at Stanford University, well-known for his research on stress and behavior in wild baboons, as well as his studies on the physiology of the brain. His approach to understanding the complexities of human behavior has made him a respected figure in both the scientific and popular science communities. His latest book, Determined, argues that it is time for us to remove agency from our behavior and stop attributing praise and blame to people for things over which they often have very little control.   Determined: https://www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-Free/dp/0525560971 My favourite lecture from him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRYcSuyLiJk   Discussion Outline 0:00 How Did Korea Get Here? 7:15 Rice Theory of Culture 13:55 Do We Have Free Will? 32:56 Changing Morality 37:00 Birthrates 45:15 Transhumanism? 54:40 Death 1:03:45 Closing Questions   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard  ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Mindstrap by David Tizzard

Tanner Rogers is a 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Winner. His research consists of the literary analysis of fictional texts produced during the Park Chung Hee era (1961-1979), particularly focusing on the development of “space” in its various physical and conceptual forms, and how texts engage with the rapid urbanization and industrialization of cities like Seoul and Incheon during this time. We spoke about books, life, and Korea.   This episode again featuring Jeon Yunseo  Instagram: @y_jeon_s   Discussion Outline 0:00 Tanner's Introduction to Korea 15:55 The Park Chung-hee Era 40:05 Korean Literature 53:44 The Dwarf (난장이가 쏘아 올린 작은 공) 1:11:08 The Concept of Han 1:18:05 Hwang Sok-yong 1:36:34 Changing Korean Traditions 1:55:50 The Concept of Space 2:12:05 The Urbanization of Korean Space 2:25:35 1970s Korea vs 2024 Korea 2:36:25 Book Recommendations   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Mindstrap by David Tizzard ▶ Recorded at 허브 36.5: https://www.instagram.com/the_story_from_you/

Can Korean people speak English? That was the question we explored in this discussion. Three young women studying at Seoul Women's University in South Korea talked about their own experiences of learning a foreign language and how it ultimately became something more than just education or study. Hyun Minjung is a second-year student in the Department of Child Studies Eo Gyeongin is a first-year student in the Department of Applied Food System Jeon Yunseo is a first-year student in the Department of Journalism and Media This episode again featuring Jeon Yunseo   Find them on Instagram  Yunseo: @y_jeon_s  Minjung: @llovnj  Gyeongin: @djurbyrfish   Discussion Outline 0:00 Encountering English for the First Time 7:50 Was English ever hard? 13:35 What kind of English Accent? 25:45 Learning English in Korea 34:15 Is there a Socio-Economic Aspect to English in Korea? 40:50 Having an English Name? 48:14 Korean Celebrities Speaking English 53:30 Interacting with Foreigners 1:01:20 Swearing in English 1:07:13 Is English more Democratic than Korean? 1:14:28 Would you Date Someone Who can't Speak English? 1:23:00 How to Learn English Online? 1:30:50 Advice for Learning English 1:47:40 Changing Korean Identity   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Fighting by Disorientalz (https://www.instagram.com/disorientalz/) ▶ Recorded at 허브 36.5: https://www.instagram.com/the_story_from_you/ 

Imene is a regular on SiCult Podcast. She's very passionate about ancient civilisations and an overall curious person.

Jasmyn Kim is doing a PhD at Yonsei University in the Department of Sport Industry Studies, she is a pole dance instructor at Tara Pole Dance in Jong-ro, and she also teaches a Yoga course at Yonsei University. Her academic research focuses on body image and the gendered nature of pole dance as a modern Korean fitness phenomenon, and the physical and psychological effects it can have on women. In this conversation, we explore how and why pole dance has become so popular in South Korea and, in the process, transcended the reputation it had in the 1990s. If I spoke a bit too much during this one, please blame it on the coffee. I'm always working hard to become a better listener, host, and conversationalist, so please be patient with me. I'm trying.   Jasmyn Online  - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyxbelle - Tara Pole Dance: https://www.instagram.com/tarapoledance - Academic Research:  https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2022.2138511  https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2022.2132252   Discussion Outline 0:00 Pole dancing 10:00 Why did it get popular? 17:00 Who is pole dancing? 32:50 Cultural aspects of pole 37:00 Academia and the pole 43:05 Gender and Pole Dancing 55:40 Identity and Korea 1:17:25 Yoga 1:38:30 Social media and life 1:50:20 Dealing with body image   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Savage Penguin by David Tizzard

Choi Isu is a young South Korean woman who has a vision of a better world. She believes in communication, community, and education. Measures that will stop the fragmentation of society and isolation experienced by some people today. Much of this worldview has been informed by her own educational experiences. Attending Ewoo High School, she received an alternative education focused on discussion and student-based learning rather than the rote memorization required elsewhere. I've known Isu for around 6 months and continue to be amazed by her courage, personality, and willingness to venture into the unknown. When we talk about Korean Gen Z and youth, we would do well to remember examples like Isu. At the end of the podcast, you can even hear a hip-hop track we made together with help from Kevin. "In our present culture, we have become accustomed to putting new wine into old bottles and hoping that we can make the new conform to the pattern of the old. But that which is truly new is not recognizable by the old, and the old becomes a hindrance to the new. If we do not see the new, it is not because it is not there, but because we are anchored to the old, and the old, being repetitive, makes us dull, weary, and insensitive."   Discussion Outline  0:00 Alternative Education in Korea 12:22 University 19:00 Suneung (SATs) 27:20 Changing the World 40:00 AI and Chat GPT 46:00 MBTIs and fortune tellers 1:03:30 Do young Korean people still care about Confucianism? 1:20:20 Love and Romance in Gen Z 1:40:26 Main worries and pleasures 1:58:50 Feminism and Safety 2:09:00 What do Gen Z do apart from go to Cafes?   Isu's column in the Korea Times https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/08/715_354531.html   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard  ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com... ▶ Music: We Shoot Back (feat. Isu)

Chronic illnesses can be classified under multiple umbrellas. But allergies are only official classified as an immune disorder. Should allergies be classified as a blood disorder as the histamine response occurs in the blood stream? Histamine is the chemical that is found in mast cells. When they leave the mast cells,histamines boost blood flow in the area of your body the allergen affected which can lead to certain symptoms depending on the part of the body where the histamine release occurs. For some it can lead to significant heart palpitations and anaphylactic shock, which can impact the circulatory system. In this episode Nurse Janara Iman-Thomas is going to talk about how pollens and foods get into the blood stream to cause allergies. She will share her passion for helping patients diagnose these allergies and prevent them from overburdening the immune system and reduce the inflammatory response in our bodies. ⦁    What are allergies. a histamine response in your blood.     - Once in blood stream – body knows what belongs there...     - Things that shouldn't belong there... it has an immune response     - Body creates an antibody against those things....     - Sends out a little army of histamines and says attack.     - If it's the first time... then your immune system handles ok.     - Then the next time it sees it – it is going to attack bigger.     - Building up a response to the point where you start having symptoms.     - It means your immune system is functioning, but overload.     - That's where severe allergies happen. ⦁    How can allergies impact your cardiovascular system. Heart palpitations, high blood pressure, lack of oxygen in the blood ⦁    What are the different types of allergies - inhalants vs foods     - let's talk about how they each get into the bloodstream ⦁    How do allergies occur? how do they evolve over time.     - many want to know in detail how they go from a tree and mold or plant to food you eat ⦁    Advances in diagnosis ⦁    Advances in treatments Cardiovascular diseases and allergic diseases occur commonly in developed countries. They lead to serious health complications and significantly impair the quality of life. Both types of diseases are characterized by excessive inflammatory processes. Recent studies suggest a link between allergy and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, resulting from over activity of the immune system in allergic diseases and increased synthesis of pro-inflammatory mediators, which has been well documented in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.Data from the National Health Interview Survey demonstrated adults with a history of allergic disorders have an increased risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, with the highest risk seen in Black male adults. The study is being presented at ACC Asia 2022 Together with the Korean Society of Cardiology Spring Conference on April 15-16, 2022."For patients with allergic disorders, routine evaluation of blood pressure and routine examination for coronary heart disease should be given by clinicians to ensure early treatments are given to those with hypertension or coronary heart disease," said Yang Guo, PhD, Department of Dermatology at the Institute of Dermatology at Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen Peking University-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center, and the study's lead author.

Today's Topic: Korean Society and Drama (한국 사회와 드라마)

Translated by: Young-Tae Jeon, M.D., Ph.D. Seoul National University, Republic of Korea Proofread and audio file completed by: Ms. Esther Song, Korean Society of Anesthesiologists Transcript

Translated by: Young-Tae Jeon, M.D., Ph.D. Seoul National University, Republic of Korea Proofread and audio file completed by: Ms. Esther Song, Korean Society of Anesthesiologists Transcript

This is the Weight and Healthcare newsletter! If you like what you are reading, please consider subscribing and/or sharing!In part 1 we talked about a request that has been submitted for the World Health Organization (WHO) to add diet drugs to their list of “essential medicines.” We discussed who was making this request and the justification that they were using. Today we're going to take a deeper dive into the research that they used to try to support this request, and in part three will look at the research around harm and “efficacy,” as well as “cost effectiveness.” (I was originally going to write this in two parts, but I realized that it was just ridiculously long, and there is time before the WHO meets about this, so I've decided to break it into three parts.)Just a reminder that I don't hyperlink to studies or articles that come from a place of weight stigma, though I do provide enough information that someone could google them.In their ”Summary statement of the proposal for inclusion” they say“The use of GLP-1 RAs in the treatment of ob*sity has been well studied and meta-analyses of various GLP-1 RAs have demonstrated that this class of medications can lead to clinically significant weight loss. Compared to control groups, GLP-1 RAs were found to lead to more significant weight loss with a mean difference of approximately 7.1 kg as well as an improvement in glycemic control, with low concern for hypoglycemia[3].”The single paper they cite to back this up (Iqbal et al. Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on body weight in adults with ob*sity without diabetes mellitus-a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials, 2022) looked at weight loss on these drugs among “ob*se” adults without type 2 diabetes (so hypoglycemia would have been unlikely anyway.) It included 12 trials with a total of 11,459 participants. 80% of the participants were white, 10% were Black or African Americans and 5% were Asians. It is concerning that they are making a global recommendation based on a study population that is overwhelmingly white. There is also the issue of follow-up. Some of the trials were as short as 14 weeks and the longest trial included was only 3 years. The average weight loss was 15.6 lbs more in the group taking the drugs than in control, but some subjects on the drugs lost as little as 5.5 lbs. Those on the drugs also experienced vomiting, nausea, dyspepsia (indigestion,) diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain as common side effects. There is no way to know how much of this (short-term) weight loss is due to experiencing these common side effects. These drugs also have significant (possibly life-threatening) side effects and the short-term follow-up included here is not likely long enough to capture those. Also, remember that the recommendation is for people to take these drugs for the rest of their lives (since, if they don't, their weight shoots right back up and they lose cardiometabolic benefits,) and they are making that recommendation (globally) on just 14 weeks to 3 years of data.The authors of this study cite no conflicts of interest. Per LinkedIn, someone with the same name as the lead author is a product specialist at Novo Nordisk but I imagine that must be a coincidence or surely it would have been listed as a COI. The article was published in “Ob*sity Reviews” which is an official journal of the “World Ob*sity Federation” (WOF). The WOF took over $5.3 Million dollars from Novo Nordisk (whose weight loss drugs are covered by this recommendation) over three years. Their “members” include the Ob*sity Action Coalition (whose chief funder is Novo Nordisk.) Their current President has taken money to speak on behalf of Novo Nordisk and their past president is John Wilding who was implicated in the recent Novo Nordisk scandal for not disclosing his financial ties to Novo Nordisk while praising their weight loss drugs in the media.There are more issues with this meta-analysis but I'll just stop there and say that I don't think there is any way that 14 weeks to 3 years of data on 11,459 people who are mostly white justifies a global recommendation of these drugs as “essential.”Under “Treatment details (requirements for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring)”Here again they say “Ob*sity, a preventable disease” but offer no citation or support for this narrative that has been largely architected and marketed by the weight loss industry. They continue:“When used in supplement to life style modifications, including a decrease in caloric intake and an increase in exercise, liraglutide is indicated for adults with ob*sity (BMI >30.00) or overweight (BMI >27.00) with a weight-related comorbidity”I just want to note here that this indication (which wasn't created by those who wrote the recommendation to the WHO) predicates risk on body size and simple correlation. These drugs have very unpleasant common side effects and other, possibly life-threatening, side effects. So the fact that those who are “overw*ight” have to have at least one condition that is correlated with being higher weight (with no proof of causation, by the way) but those who are “ob*se” are recommended to risk these side effects based on size alone, with no required symptomology, is pure weight stigma.Next is a table “Excerpts from national and international guidelines on the pharmacological treatment of ob*sity”It is a list of organizations with quotes pulled from various publications that are intended to show support for the drugs. Almost every one of the organizations has financial ties to Novo Nordisk and/or Eli Lilly which doesn't prove that there is anything shady going on, but would be worth disclosing given their use to back up the request that these companies' drugs be considered “essential.” Let's take a deeper look:The American College of Cardiology (ACC)The recommendation that is cited is for the use of these drugs for Type 2 diabetes (T2D), and they mention weight loss as an ancillary effect. This will be a pattern in these recommendations and it matters because the risk/benefit analysis is different for people who have an actual health condition (Type 2 diabetes) rather than those who are simply living in a higher-weight body. Also, one might be misled by the title of the section to believe that these recommendations are specifically for the use of the drugs in the treatment of “ob*sity” which is not the case.The ACC has a partnership with Novo NordiskThey have also partnered with Eli LillySouth Asian Task ForceAgain, this is a recommendation for these medications for the treatment of T2D, not for weight loss.The paper's lead author, Sanjay Kalra has received honoraria for lectures and advisory boards from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.International Diabetes FederationThis, again, is a recommendation of these drugs for the treatment of T2D.Novo Nordisk is a “platinum partner” and Eli Lilly is a “gold partner” (the website isn't clear about how much money they donate, and an email I sent has gone unanswered so far.)National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)This one actually is a recommendation for these drugs for weight loss, however, NICE was implicated in the recent scandal which found that “Novo Nordisk had paid millions to prominent ob*sity “charities,” NHS trusts, universities and other bodies as well healthcare professionals who publicly praised the drug (typically without disclosure of their funding) and who advised NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) on their reviewing of Novo's weight loss drug to decide whether or not it should be made available.”Position statement from the Brazilian Diabetes Society (SBD), the Brazilian Cardiology Society (SBC) and the Brazilian Endocrinology and Metabolism Society (SBEM)This is a statement of recommendations for prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes.Here is a selection of the authors “competing interests” (I've only included Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the two main companies trying to sell this class of drugs for weight loss.) ROM has received speaker honorarium from: Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.CMV has received honoraria as speaker from Novo Nordisk.SV over the last 5 years, has received honoraria for clinical research from Novo Nordisk; Advisory Board to Novo Nordisk; has received honoraria as speaker from Novo NordiskFT has received honoraria for medical lectures from: Lilly, Novo NordiskRDS over the last 3 years has received honoraria for consulting, research and speaker activities from Eli LillyThe Brazilian Diabetes Society (SBD) has collaborated with Novo NordiskThe Brazilian Cardiology Society (SBC) holds an annual congress that is sponsored by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. The Brazilian Endocrinology and Metabolism Society (SBEM) has partnered with Novo Nordisk on multiple occasions.Korean Society for the Study of Ob*sity Guidelines for the Management of Ob*sity in KoreaThis is not a study but guidelines put out by an organization that appears to represent those with a profit interest in “ob*sity treatment” (similar to the Ob*sity Action Coalition.) Their “recommendation” includes every drug that is approved for long-term use, fails to cite any evidence of efficacy (short or long-term) and they mention that “Not all ob*se people respond to ob*sity drugs, and there are a significant number of non-responders.”Novo Nordisk is a platinum sponsor for their conference. They are also a member of the World Ob*sity Federation which took over $5M from Novo Nordisk.European Medical Association[sic]Here they are citing a press release stating that the European Medicines Association (EMA) (the recommendation authors appear to have been mistaken on the name) has “recommended granting a marketing authorisation for Saxenda (liraglutide) for weight management in overweight or ob*se adults.” Per the EMA's website they are “a scientific body with the expertise required to assess the benefits and risks of medicines. However, under EU law it has no authority to actually permit marketing in the different EU countries. The role of EMA is to make a recommendation to the European Commission which then takes a final legally binding decision on whether the medicine can be marketed in the EU.”I could not find information about the panel that made the decision, or any conflicts of interest they may have had.Australia: NPS Medicine WiseThe citation they offer here is not to Australia: NPS Medicine Wise, but to a paper by a single author - Joseph Proietto who “has been on the medical advisory boards for liraglutide, semaglutide 2.4 mg and bupropion/naltrexone. He has been involved in educational sessions for ob*sity management for both Novo Nordisk (liraglutide, semaglutide) and iNova (phentermine and bupropion/ naltrexone) for which he has received honoraria.” In other disclosures it mentions that he was, in fact, chair of the medical advisory board for Saxenda (Novo Nordisk's brand name for liraglutide, the drug being recommended here.)In the paper he recommends all of the above weight loss drugs in general, but does not recommend the GLP-1 class of drugs over any of the others. The study he uses to recommend these drugs only follows participants for 68 weeks.Singapore HPB-MOH Clinical Practice GuidelinesIn the section on liraglutide they offer information for 56 weeks of follow up and conclude “The long-term safety of high dose liraglutide therapy is, however, unclear.”Canadian Medical Association Journal- Ob*sity in adults: a clinical practice guidelineFunding for these guidelines was provided by Ob*sity Canada, an organization that lobbies for the priorities of those who profit from “ob*sity treatment.” Specifically, the funds came from “Ob*sity Canada's Fund for Ob*sity Collaboration and Unified Strategies (FOCUS) initiative” Novo Nordisk is a supporter of this fund, as well as a sponsor for their annual summit.Here are excerpts from the 1,293 word competing interests statement for the authors (I've only included Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the two main companies trying to sell this class of drugs for weight loss.) Sean Wharton reports receiving honoraria and travel expenses and has participated in academic advisory boards for Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly. Sean Wharton is also the medical director of a medical clinic specializing in weight management and diabetes. David Lau reports receiving grants and research support from Novo Nordisk, speaker bureau fees from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk; and consulting fees from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Michael Vallis is a member of advisory boards for Novo Nordisk. Michael Vallis has also received consulting fees from Novo Nordisk and speaking fees from Novo Nordisk. Arya Sharma reports receiving speaker's bureau and consulting fees from Novo Nordisk. Laurent Biertho is a member of advisory boards for Novo Nordisk. Denise Campbell-Scherer reports receiving research funding from Novo Nordisk. She also reports receiving an unrestricted education grant from Ob*sity Canada, funded by Novo Nordisk Global. Jennifer Brown reports receiving nonfinancial support from Novo Nordisk, and personal fees Yoni Freedhoff is the co-owner of the Bariatric Medical Institute and Constant Health, which provide weight management services; Constant Health has received a grant from Novo Nordisk. Yoni Freedhoff also regularly speaks on topics related to ob*sity and receives honoraria and travel costs and expenses for same. Michel Gagner reports receiving consulting fees from Novo Nordisk. Marie-France Langlois reports receiving personal fees from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly. David Macklin reports receiving personal fees from Novo Nordisk. Priya Manjoo reports receiving personal fees from Novo Nordisk. Marie-Philippe Morin reports receiving speaker honoraria from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly and research subvention from Novo Nordisk, and consultation honoraria from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly. Sue Pedersen reports receiving personal fees from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly and grants from Eli Lilly, and nonfinancial support from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.Megha Poddar reports receiving honoraria for continuing medical education (CME) from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, education grants from Novo Nordisk, fees for mentorship from Novo Nordisk; fees for membership of advisory boards from Novo Nordisk. Paul Poirier reports receiving fees for consulting and continuing medical education from Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk. Judy Shiau reports receiving personal fees from Novo Nordisk. Diana Sherifali reports receiving a grant from Ob*sity Canada to support the literature review process, during the conduct of the study. Shahebina Walji reports receiving consulting or advisory board fees from Novo Nordisk and speaker's bureau fees from Novo Nordisk.All of their recommendations around liraglutide are level 2a (Evidence from at least 1 controlled study without randomization) and Grade B ( Directly based on level 2 evidence or extrapolated recommendation from category 1 evidence) they suggest that these recommendations should use the terms “may” or “can” (as opposed to “should.”) The studies that they cite offer, at most, only 56 weeks of follow-up.Information supporting the public health relevanceIn this section they claim that “not only is the prevalence of ob*sity increasing, but the number of global deaths attributed to BMI has substantially increased from 1990 to 2017 (Figure 1) [23]. The global burden of disease of ob*sity study also found that though the age-standardized rate of high BMI related disability adjusted life years (DALY) increased by 12.7% for females and 26.8% for males, the actual global number of high BMI DALYs has doubled, despite sex”The study that they cite to support this (The global burden of disease attributable to high body mass index in 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study, Dai et al., 2020) calculates these numbers based on the assumption that the health problems higher-weight people have are due to their weight (even though people of all sizes experience them). They also fail to control for the health impacts of weight stigma, weight cycling, or healthcare inequalities, despite the research that shows that they are confounding variables. The assumption that higher-weight people's health issues are caused by their weight coupled with the failure to account for (or even discuss) confounding variables suggests to me either near-complete incompetence of the study authors around basic research methods, or a desire for specific conclusions.The study is at least honest that they don't know if weight loss would change this, stating “Successful population-wide initiatives targeting high BMI may mitigate the burden of a wide range of diseases” [emphasis mine].Thus, this doesn't actually support the recommendation to the WHO. Without proof that these medications would reduce disease or increase life years long-term, there is no reason to consider them “essential,” and no such evidence exists.Next they claim that “Ob*sity also plays a role in health care related costs; for patients and families, total healthcare costs for patients with ob*sity were higher than that of patients who are overweight.”First of all, this begins to wade into the idea that higher-weight people should be eradicated because they are “too expensive,” which is heading down a bad road when it comes to ethics. Further, the study they use to support this is based on 97 Dutch people who filled out a survey. The study included costs such as “expenditures related to the respondent's weight, such as adapted clothing, gym subscription, diet books, parking permit, food, etc.” First of all, thin people also have gym subscriptions and parking permits, but, moreover, telling fat people that they should buy diet books and pay for various weight loss foods and methods (despite the near-total failure rate,) then blaming them for the cost of following those dubious recommendations (as well as the additional costs of living in a world where structural weight stigma creates a lack of accommodation in clothing etc.) as a justification for more expensive, more dangerous “interventions” is a long way from being ethical science and is a particularly craven marketing tactic. I'm just going to stop there, but to say that I've seen elementary school science fair projects with more rigorous methodology and I would be beyond embarrassed to cite this for any reason ever, other than as an example of the piss-poor state of weight science.They finish up the section with “Given the global burden of ob*sity and the goal of reducing preventable disease related deaths, it is evident that affordable and available pharmacotherapy for ob*sity is needed on a global level.”Let's rephrase this to reflect the evidence they provided: “Based on a survey taken by 97 people, a study that failed to control for any confounding variables and made wild assumptions about causality based on simple correlation, and their own research's acknowledgment that changing body size may not change health outcomes, it is evident that affordable and available pharmacotherapy for ob*sity is needed on a global level.”Which is to say, what they provided here does not come close to justifying their request.In part three we'll wrap this up with a look at the evidence they use to discuss harm, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness.Did you find this post helpful? 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Dr. Michael W. Hurt is a photographer and professor living, shooting, and researching in Seoul. He received his doctorate from UC Berkeley's Department of Comparative Ethnic Studies. He also started Korea's first street fashion blog in 2006 and published the first English language book about Korean Fashion in 2009. He researches youth, street fashion, and digital subcultures in Seoul while lecturing on Cultural Theory and Art History. His present research focuses on using the camera to access and document emergent digital subcultures in Korea, including the political economy of the “pay model” on Korean Instagram, Seoul's drag underground, and the youth-centric LGBTQ movement in Korea. Our conversation focused on 90s fashion and culture, street photography, women as subjects/objects of fashion, heroin chic and 퇴폐미, Korean feminism, cultural appropriation, 부캐 vs 본캐, and Korean Studies as an academic field. Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seoulstreetstudios/ Michael's magazine: https://medium.com/seoulacious-magazine 9 minute: https://www.instagram.com/9minuite/   Discussion Outline 0:00 Early Days: Jeju in the 1990s 15:00 90s vibes and street culture 26:35 Street photography 39:00 Women as the subject and object of fashion 52:20 Photo editing vs reality: ethnography 59:24 Heroin chic and 퇴폐미 1:12:00 School girl concepts and smoking 1:22:40 Korean models and prices 1:36:13 Korean feminism 1:40:04 9 minute (구분) 1:48:36 Cultural appropriation 2:02:52 Korean Studies and Academia 2:14:45 부캐 vs 본캐 2:27:13 The perfect Confucian scholar 2:30:34 Hallyu: dead or alive? 2:35:15 Misunderstandings on Korea 2:36:50 The LGBTQ community in Korea 2:42:45 Race in Korea   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard  ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast...  ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com...  ▶ Music by me haha (big thanks to Lee Hyunjung for the vox) 

Cho Hyunjee is a dancer, a debater, and a young Korean woman willing to speak up for herself in a society that has often shown a great deal of disrespect to her gender. In this conversation she talks about when she first became conscious of this discrimination and the people who inspired her to rise above it. She also talks passionately about dance as a form of expression, individuality, and culture. Vogue dance in Korea might not be making international headlines yet but she believes it has the potential to grow and grow. We also talk about books that inspire us and some of the things that Korea does get right as a country.   Discussion Outline  0:00 Recognizing Gender Discrimination 12:43 Microagressions and Bias 22:58 The Future and the Job Market 34:08 The Power of Books 44:18 University Life 52:23 Misperceptions and Mental Health 56:12 Korean Vogue (Dance) 1:22:50 Dance Sports 1:34:58 What Does Korea do Well? 1:43:00 Korean Youth   Find Hyunjee online Instagram @hjromy1 Dance sports @la_cha_ta_20   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard  ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast...  ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com...  ▶ Music by Kev at Disorientalz. https://www.instagram.com/disorientalz/ 

Jacco Zwetsloot has been the host of the NK News Podcast since 2018. He has interviewed a wide range of guests about their knowledge of and experience in North Korea, from celebrity defectors to high-ranking U.S. government officials. Jacco has a Master of Arts from Leiden University, for which he wrote a thesis on North Korean graphic novels. This is a conversation in two parts - both of which are fascinating. The first sees Jacco recount details of his three trips to the capital of North Korea, Pyongyang. These bring to life the reality of travelling in and out of a country determined to control the flow of internal and external information. He provides keen insights into the reality of this system and the practices carried out. The second half sees us talk about South Korea - a country Jacco has called home for many years. Of particular interest is the conversation about movies and culture. He finishes our chat by suggesting unification of the peninsula is something that will happen - though when and by what means he remains unsure. NK News Podcast: https://www.nknews.org/category/north-korea-news-podcast/latest Jacco on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaccoZed Discussion Outline 0:00 Explaining North Korea 32:57 The People of North Korea 46:49 NK News Podcast 1:05:18 NK News 1:14:07 South Korea  1:32:54 Korean Movies, Music, and Books  1:55:08 The Foreign Community  2:09:34 Advice for Young People  2:18:20 Unification   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com... ▶ Music by Kev at Disorientalz. https://www.instagram.com/disorientalz/

In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Joon Pio (JP) Hong, MD, PhD, MBA discusses his well-considered perspective on life and plastic surgery. Emphasising the importance of honesty in colleagues and the value of good mentorship, Dr. Hong explains his belief that fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues is essential to success in the field of plastic surgery. In a reflective crescendo, Dr. Hong discusses the importance of finding passions outside of plastic surgery, to help sustain you throughout your career and beyond. Enjoy this thoughtful and inspiring look at the world of plastic surgery from the perspective of a seasoned professional. Read a classic PRS Global Open review article by Dr. Hong and co-authors- “Best Local Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Hong Joon Pio Hong, MD, PhD, MBA. is Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center. He has board certifications in trauma, hand, and plastic surgery. He received his BS degree from the Yonsei University of College of Medicine and his MS degree in medicine and PhD degree from the Graduate School of Yonsei University. He received his MBA on medical management from University of Southern California at Marshall School of Business. He is an active member of several professional associations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgery, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and Korean Society of Plastic Surgery. His major work has been research and clinical practice in wound healing, diabetic foot reconstruction and microsurgery. He is the Reconstructive Section Editor for PRS Global Open and also serves on the editorial board for numerous journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International Wound Journal, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery and more. He has been invited in over 80 countries to present his work and is visiting professor for more than 20 institutions. He has over 180 publications in this field of practice with 24 book chapters including the Neligan Plastic surgery. He was recently awarded the “Godina Travelling Fellowship” from the 2015 American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Giants in plastic surgery is produced & edited by Dr. George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

Peter Bint is a television and radio personality. With a Korean mother and a British father, he successfully navigates two cultures, building bridges and making friends along the way. He currently hosts a daily two-hour morning radio show and appears on MBC's United Fathers among many other things. This is a conversation about identity, language, multiculturalism, lookism, K-pop, fame, and children. Peter's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peterbint338 Peter's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/peter_b83/?hl=en United Fathers: https://mydramalist.com/738875-united-fathers   Discussion Outline  0:00 What Part of You is Korean? 16:00 Korean Ethnicity 25:22 The Korean Language 37:10 Modern Multiculturalism 44:07 Hallyu and its Effects 56:36 Lookism 1:06:13 K-Pop 1:16:05 Television and Fame 2:06:00 Raising Kids in Korea 2:13:41 Advice for Young People 2:21:20 Question for the Next Guest   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com...

Becky and Cedric talk about the sharp generational (and now more frequently appearing, cultural) divides that exist in the Korean society and diaspora. Follow The Halfie Project on instagram @thehalfieproject and watch our videos on youtube. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Mark Peterson first arrived in Korea in 1965. He then completed a PhD at Harvard University. He is professor emeritus of Korean, Asian and Near Eastern languages at Brigham Young University in Utah. He has written countless books and now runs a popular YouTube channel on Korean history. Dr. Peterson has developed a strong understanding of the language and culture and used these to develop his own thoughts on Korean history. This is a wide-ranging discussion addressing the past, the present, and the future. We discussed Korea's internal developments as well as its place in the wider world. There was respectful disagreement, shared laughter, and mutual respect throughout the conversation. I hope you find it as thought-provoking as I did. Dr. Peterson's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/우물밖의개구리TheF...  Dr. Peterson's New Book: https://www.aladin.co.kr/shop/wproduc... Discussion Outline 0:00 Korea in 1965 33:25 What is Confucianism? 46:17 Korea and China Relations 59:24 Slavery in Korea 1:17:00 Gregory Henderson 1:21:39 Confucianism in Modern Korea 1:45:36 Korean Language and Culture 1:51:26 Books on Korea 2:20:46 Korea as a Peaceful Nation 2:50:54 Advice for Young People 3:00:11 Fear of Death   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com...   Special thanks to Nic Teeny for the research on this episode

Lieutenant General Chun In-Bum (ret.) has played an important role in the history and development of South Korea. Now retired, his popular YouTube channel helps address contemporary issues facing the current generation as they prepare for or look back on their own mandatory military service. At the age of 65, the General has seen and experienced more than many of us could imagine. This is an opportunity to listen to him talk about life, discipline, and the importance of freedom. Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chun_In-bum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/INBUMCHUN  Discussion Outline BTS' Decision and Military Service Mobile Phones in the Korean Military Discipline The Korean Army in Media (JSA, DP, Descendants of the Sun) North Korea The Korean Military on YouTube Lessons on Life Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr  ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873  ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard  ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast...  ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com...  Special thanks to Nic Teeny for the research on this episode

Youngwoo Park majors in Italian Area Studies and International Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. His fields of interest include human rights, development cooperation, and the sociology of gender and race. Youngwoo is currently working as a translator in the Department of Operations and Support for the Seoul Queer Culture Festival. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youngwoo-park-419524214/?originalSubdomain=kr Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com...

Jumin Lee is a Korean trial attorney and former Air Force officer. He writes regularly for NK News and Korea Pro on Korean politics, with a recent focus on gender, discrimination, and protections of minorities in South Korea. We spoke at length about key issues in Korean politics, the problems facing both major parties, the struggles of the Justice Party, and revisited influential characters such as Kim Dae-jung and Kim Yong-sam.  You can find Jumin's work here: https://www.nknews.org/content_author/jumin-lee/ Or follow him here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldtype    Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com...

Dr. MinJung (MJ) Doh is a US-licensed psychologist and the CEO of You&Me Psychological and Consulting Services (YPCS) in Seoul, Korea. Her specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Identity Difficulties, Bereavement, Adjustment, Alcohol Use, Transracial Adoption, and Military Families. This conversation is about counselling and mental health in Korea. MJ provided her opinions of the most common psychological problems in the country today, whether it points to a national malaise, and if such conditions are unique to Korean or part of a wider global trend. We also looked at the rising popularity of MBTI tests and increased use of medication here in Korea. You&Me Psychological and Consulting Services: http://www.ypcskorea.com/ Dr. Doh Minjung: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minjung-mj-doh-51399365/ Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on Spotify: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com... ▶ Artwork: Chan https://www.instagram.com/chans_desig... ▶ Music: disorientalz https://www.instagram.com/disoriental...

You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? Tune in to today's episode to unlock the magic of turmeric!   Turmeric and Black Pepper: The Best Way to Take Turmeric? You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? One popular way to make the compounds in turmeric more bioavailable (absorbable and usable to the body) is to pair it with another popular cooking spice: black pepper [1]. But what if there was a better way than combining turmeric and black pepper? A way to boost turmeric's bioavailability, allowing it to more safely and effectively support the natural healing process?   The Healing Power of Turmeric Turmeric is a staple remedy from the traditional medicine systems of the Far East that has gained widespread popularity throughout the West in recent years as a “super” spice. Turmeric's many health-supportive properties are attributed to curcumin, a key component of turmeric that's associated with longevity. Curcumin is documented in the scientific literature as offering powerful support for the cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, immune, and cellular systems. It's also the part of turmeric that gives this root spice its rich, golden yellow color. But the truth of the matter is that humans have a difficult time getting all the health benefits from turmeric when consuming the spice all by itself. Research shows that only a very small portion of it is assimilated into the body when eaten in isolation. This is why many natural health experts suggest consuming turmeric along with black pepper (Piper nigrum). Black pepper contains a unique “bio-enhancer” compound known as piperine that significantly boosts turmeric's bioavailability – by as much as 2,000 percent, in fact. This is the reason why many turmeric and curcumin supplement products on the market today contain either black pepper or piperine.   The Problem: Black Pepper Isn't Good for Everyone This pairing approach of turmeric and black pepper comes with limitations, however, as too much black pepper can actually be detrimental to health – especially in people with gastrointestinal issues.Research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that consuming black pepper in excess can damage the mucosal lining of the gut, potentially causing bleeding or other injuries. Consuming high amounts of black pepper, this same study found, is akin to taking the painkiller drug aspirin [2]. In other words, aspirin represents a similar threat to the gut lining in terms of its tendency to cause serious erosions and ulcers in the intestinal tract [3]. This isn't to say that black pepper is inherently dangerous, and there's no need to toss out the pepper shaker just yet. After all, the amounts of black pepper required to induce such harm are far greater than what the average person consumes in their food on a daily basis. There's also evidence to show that taking curcumin along with just piperine, black pepper's primary alkaloid, is typically safe and causes “no adverse effects [4].” Even so, there's always the possibility that someone might react negatively to this combination – especially when taking very high doses of turmeric or curcumin for therapeutic purposes. For this reason, science set out to determine whether or not it was possible to retain turmeric's full bioavailability without the need for black pepper, piperine, or any other additive. And the good news is, it is possible.   Fermentation Increases the Power of Turmeric BETTER Than Black Pepper As it turns out, by fermenting turmeric its active constituents can be drawn out and made more potent in a way similar to, and potentially even greater than, black pepper. Here's another reason why fermented turmeric may be superior to turmeric and black pepper. Besides possibly upsetting a person's digestive system, black pepper is known to interfere with a process known as glucuronidation that's necessary for eliminating toxins from the body [5]. Put simply, too much black pepper can cause a buildup of xenoestrogens (harmful chemicals found in plastic and other everyday products) and other toxins that would otherwise be quickly eliminated from the body [6]. With simple fermentation, however, there's little-to-no risk of these types of complications. That's because there's nothing like black pepper getting in the way to block the body's important detoxification pathways. It's rather like eating fresh turmeric, which still contains all of the volatile (essential) oils that help to deliver the herb's active compounds throughout the body. Fermentation may even go a step beyond this by further optimizing turmeric's absorption potential. Research conducted on rat models found that fermented turmeric is, indeed, the best form of turmeric because it contains the most antioxidant power. Compared to ground turmeric in powder and probiotic forms, fermented turmeric led to substantially higher plasma antioxidant concentrations in test subjects [7]. In terms of how it affects the liver, fermented turmeric was shown in a paper out of South Korea to be powerfully hepatoprotective, meaning it shields the liver from damage. Not only that, but fermented turmeric was also shown to help improve the liver's functional detoxification potential [8] – as opposed to black pepper-potentiated turmeric that can inhibit natural detoxification. Fermented turmeric also contains more curcumin (the beneficial compound) than unfermented turmeric, by volume. In addition to improving both its antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity, fermenting turmeric draws out an impressive 11% more curcumin compared to what's found in raw turmeric. Fermentation also makes turmeric 3.1 times more effective at scavenging oxidizing free radicals from the body [9]. Another area where fermented turmeric has a leg up on both unfermented turmeric and turmeric combined with black pepper is in the area of inflammation. Research published by The Korean Society for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology found that fermented turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, possessing the ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines much more effectively than any other known form of turmeric. Fermented turmeric was further shown in this same study to protect against acute anaphylactic, or allergic, reactions [10]. From an antimicrobial perspective, fermented turmeric shows incredible potential against a wide variety of pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant “superbugs.” Research out of the Middle East found that fermented turmeric provides broad-spectrum protection against harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Entreococcus faecalis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosae [11]. Research out of China found that fermented curcumin can be a powerful weapon against high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia. While unfermented curcumin showed minimal-to-no benefits during the evaluation, its fermented counterpart significantly reduced serum lipid levels in test models [12].   Fermented Turmeric Increased Fat Loss in Animal Test Subjects Fermented turmeric also shows promise in fighting another undesirable form of fat: the obesity kind. Research out of South Korea found that consumption of fermented turmeric can alter the expression of certain genes involved with lipid accumulation, effectively preventing them from communicating to the body that it's time to pack on extra pounds [13]. Related research published a year later, also out of South Korea, reiterated these findings while building upon them. Obese rats fed a high-fat diet not only didn't gain more weight when also consuming fermented turmeric, but they further lost weight as a result of consuming the herb as part of their daily eating routines [14].   Preventing Impairment of Learning and Memory Research has shown there are brain benefits associated with fermented turmeric as well. Among the findings fleshed out in a paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine was evidence suggesting that fermented turmeric has the potential to mitigate memory impairment while supporting optimized learning and memory ability in mice [15]. While more research needs to be done, the evidence so far seems clear… fermentation is the key to “unlocking” the incredible healing potential of turmeric, while avoiding the potential side effects of combining turmeric and black pepper.   Resources: Turmeric 3D by Organixx ParActin®: A Potent Form of Andrographis Paniculata for Pain Support & More – Episode 87 The BIG 3 Anti-Inflammatories – Episode 88 [1] Recent developments in delivery, bioavailability, absorption and metabolism of curcumin: the golden pigment from golden spice. [2] Effect of red pepper and black pepper on the stomach. [3] The Effects of Aspirin and Acetaminophen on the Stomach in Healthy Volunteers [4] Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. [5] Turmeric, Hold the Black Pepper Please! [6] Glucuronidation [7] Study on enhanced absorption of phenolic compounds of Lactobacillus‐fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) beverages in rats [8] The effectiveness of fermented turmeric powder in subjects with elevated alanine transaminase levels: a randomised controlled study [9] Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Fermented Tumeric (Curcuma longa L.) [10] Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity of Fermented Turmeric by Lactobacillus [11] Influence of solid state fermentation by Trichoderma spp. on solubility, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of commercial turmeric. [12] Study of the property of lipids reducing of curcumin on hyperlipidemia mice after fermented by Monascus purureus. [13] Evaluation of the Anti-obesity Activity of Platycodon grandiflorum Root and Curcuma longa Root Fermented with Aspergillus oryzae [14] Anti-obesity effect of extract from fermented Curcuma longa L. through regulation of adipogenesis and lipolysis pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese rats. [15] The protective effect of fermented Curcuma longa L. on memory dysfunction in oxidative stress-induced C6 gliomal cells, proinflammatory-activated BV2 microglial cells, and scopolamine-induced amnesia model in mice [16] Is Turmeric Good for Your Heart? Here's What the Science Shows [17] 10 Surprising Ways Turmeric Benefits a Woman's Health

You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? Tune in to today's episode to unlock the magic of turmeric!   Turmeric and Black Pepper: The Best Way to Take Turmeric? You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? One popular way to make the compounds in turmeric more bioavailable (absorbable and usable to the body) is to pair it with another popular cooking spice: black pepper [1]. But what if there was a better way than combining turmeric and black pepper? A way to boost turmeric's bioavailability, allowing it to more safely and effectively support the natural healing process?   The Healing Power of Turmeric Turmeric is a staple remedy from the traditional medicine systems of the Far East that has gained widespread popularity throughout the West in recent years as a “super” spice. Turmeric's many health-supportive properties are attributed to curcumin, a key component of turmeric that's associated with longevity. Curcumin is documented in the scientific literature as offering powerful support for the cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, immune, and cellular systems. It's also the part of turmeric that gives this root spice its rich, golden yellow color. But the truth of the matter is that humans have a difficult time getting all the health benefits from turmeric when consuming the spice all by itself. Research shows that only a very small portion of it is assimilated into the body when eaten in isolation. This is why many natural health experts suggest consuming turmeric along with black pepper (Piper nigrum). Black pepper contains a unique “bio-enhancer” compound known as piperine that significantly boosts turmeric's bioavailability – by as much as 2,000 percent, in fact. This is the reason why many turmeric and curcumin supplement products on the market today contain either black pepper or piperine.   The Problem: Black Pepper Isn't Good for Everyone This pairing approach of turmeric and black pepper comes with limitations, however, as too much black pepper can actually be detrimental to health – especially in people with gastrointestinal issues.Research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that consuming black pepper in excess can damage the mucosal lining of the gut, potentially causing bleeding or other injuries. Consuming high amounts of black pepper, this same study found, is akin to taking the painkiller drug aspirin [2]. In other words, aspirin represents a similar threat to the gut lining in terms of its tendency to cause serious erosions and ulcers in the intestinal tract [3]. This isn't to say that black pepper is inherently dangerous, and there's no need to toss out the pepper shaker just yet. After all, the amounts of black pepper required to induce such harm are far greater than what the average person consumes in their food on a daily basis. There's also evidence to show that taking curcumin along with just piperine, black pepper's primary alkaloid, is typically safe and causes “no adverse effects [4].” Even so, there's always the possibility that someone might react negatively to this combination – especially when taking very high doses of turmeric or curcumin for therapeutic purposes. For this reason, science set out to determine whether or not it was possible to retain turmeric's full bioavailability without the need for black pepper, piperine, or any other additive. And the good news is, it is possible.   Fermentation Increases the Power of Turmeric BETTER Than Black Pepper As it turns out, by fermenting turmeric its active constituents can be drawn out and made more potent in a way similar to, and potentially even greater than, black pepper. Here's another reason why fermented turmeric may be superior to turmeric and black pepper. Besides possibly upsetting a person's digestive system, black pepper is known to interfere with a process known as glucuronidation that's necessary for eliminating toxins from the body [5]. Put simply, too much black pepper can cause a buildup of xenoestrogens (harmful chemicals found in plastic and other everyday products) and other toxins that would otherwise be quickly eliminated from the body [6]. With simple fermentation, however, there's little-to-no risk of these types of complications. That's because there's nothing like black pepper getting in the way to block the body's important detoxification pathways. It's rather like eating fresh turmeric, which still contains all of the volatile (essential) oils that help to deliver the herb's active compounds throughout the body. Fermentation may even go a step beyond this by further optimizing turmeric's absorption potential. Research conducted on rat models found that fermented turmeric is, indeed, the best form of turmeric because it contains the most antioxidant power. Compared to ground turmeric in powder and probiotic forms, fermented turmeric led to substantially higher plasma antioxidant concentrations in test subjects [7]. In terms of how it affects the liver, fermented turmeric was shown in a paper out of South Korea to be powerfully hepatoprotective, meaning it shields the liver from damage. Not only that, but fermented turmeric was also shown to help improve the liver's functional detoxification potential [8] – as opposed to black pepper-potentiated turmeric that can inhibit natural detoxification. Fermented turmeric also contains more curcumin (the beneficial compound) than unfermented turmeric, by volume. In addition to improving both its antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity, fermenting turmeric draws out an impressive 11% more curcumin compared to what's found in raw turmeric. Fermentation also makes turmeric 3.1 times more effective at scavenging oxidizing free radicals from the body [9]. Another area where fermented turmeric has a leg up on both unfermented turmeric and turmeric combined with black pepper is in the area of inflammation. Research published by The Korean Society for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology found that fermented turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, possessing the ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines much more effectively than any other known form of turmeric. Fermented turmeric was further shown in this same study to protect against acute anaphylactic, or allergic, reactions [10]. From an antimicrobial perspective, fermented turmeric shows incredible potential against a wide variety of pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant “superbugs.” Research out of the Middle East found that fermented turmeric provides broad-spectrum protection against harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Entreococcus faecalis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosae [11]. Research out of China found that fermented curcumin can be a powerful weapon against high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia. While unfermented curcumin showed minimal-to-no benefits during the evaluation, its fermented counterpart significantly reduced serum lipid levels in test models [12].   Fermented Turmeric Increased Fat Loss in Animal Test Subjects Fermented turmeric also shows promise in fighting another undesirable form of fat: the obesity kind. Research out of South Korea found that consumption of fermented turmeric can alter the expression of certain genes involved with lipid accumulation, effectively preventing them from communicating to the body that it's time to pack on extra pounds [13]. Related research published a year later, also out of South Korea, reiterated these findings while building upon them. Obese rats fed a high-fat diet not only didn't gain more weight when also consuming fermented turmeric, but they further lost weight as a result of consuming the herb as part of their daily eating routines [14].   Preventing Impairment of Learning and Memory Research has shown there are brain benefits associated with fermented turmeric as well. Among the findings fleshed out in a paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine was evidence suggesting that fermented turmeric has the potential to mitigate memory impairment while supporting optimized learning and memory ability in mice [15]. While more research needs to be done, the evidence so far seems clear… fermentation is the key to “unlocking” the incredible healing potential of turmeric, while avoiding the potential side effects of combining turmeric and black pepper.   Resources: Turmeric 3D by Organixx ParActin®: A Potent Form of Andrographis Paniculata for Pain Support & More – Episode 87 The BIG 3 Anti-Inflammatories – Episode 88 [1] Recent developments in delivery, bioavailability, absorption and metabolism of curcumin: the golden pigment from golden spice. [2] Effect of red pepper and black pepper on the stomach. [3] The Effects of Aspirin and Acetaminophen on the Stomach in Healthy Volunteers [4] Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. [5] Turmeric, Hold the Black Pepper Please! [6] Glucuronidation [7] Study on enhanced absorption of phenolic compounds of Lactobacillus‐fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) beverages in rats [8] The effectiveness of fermented turmeric powder in subjects with elevated alanine transaminase levels: a randomised controlled study [9] Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Fermented Tumeric (Curcuma longa L.) [10] Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity of Fermented Turmeric by Lactobacillus [11] Influence of solid state fermentation by Trichoderma spp. on solubility, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of commercial turmeric. [12] Study of the property of lipids reducing of curcumin on hyperlipidemia mice after fermented by Monascus purureus. [13] Evaluation of the Anti-obesity Activity of Platycodon grandiflorum Root and Curcuma longa Root Fermented with Aspergillus oryzae [14] Anti-obesity effect of extract from fermented Curcuma longa L. through regulation of adipogenesis and lipolysis pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese rats. [15] The protective effect of fermented Curcuma longa L. on memory dysfunction in oxidative stress-induced C6 gliomal cells, proinflammatory-activated BV2 microglial cells, and scopolamine-induced amnesia model in mice [16] Is Turmeric Good for Your Heart? Here's What the Science Shows [17] 10 Surprising Ways Turmeric Benefits a Woman's Health

This is a conversation which explores the concept of “han” (한/恨) – something previously ubiquitous in Korean literature and western writing about the country but which Dr. Kang challenges. He argues that Koreans are being condemned to passive suffering and then manifesting that through a perceived essentialist concept which is believed unique to them. He points to its destructive nature as well as the damaging effects on gender relations and women in society. Instead, he draws on the reality of what “han” is as well as its origins while also acknowledging the scars, suffering, and inter-generational trauma that many have faced. He also addresses how elements of the Korean diaspora might have reclaimed the term in a different setting. From there, we looked at intellectual history and the creation of myths more broadly and how this applies to Korea. Minsoo is a charismatic, engaging, and honest speaker. We stopped after 3 hours but it could've been much longer. Discussion Outline 0:00 What is ‘han'? 36:44 The connection between han and history 51:17 Seopyeonjae and han 1:04:38 Gender and han 2:12:41 Do we have free will? 2:35:16 What is the meaning of life? Dr. Minsoo Kan Against Han: https://aeon.co/essays/against-han-or-why-koreans-are-not-defined-by-sadness The Story of Hong Gildong: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Hong-Gildong-Penguin-Classics/dp/0143107690 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minsoo_Kang Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on Spotify: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com... ▶ Artwork: Chan https://www.instagram.com/chans_desig... ▶ Music: disorientalz https://www.instagram.com/disoriental...

Yunjeong Hwang is an English-speaking lawyer and provides legal services in Korea. She runs Lawyer Hwang Law Office and legal services cover civil, criminal and family cases, and international divorce cases. We spoke about the culture and law of divorce in Korea. This includes issues related to adultery, compensation, custody, visas, and differences between judicial divorce and divorce by agreement. We then spoke about law more broadly including the defamation law, lenient punishment for sexual crimes, and the intersection between law and politics. Ms. Yunjeong Hwang ▼▼▼ Website: https://lawyerhwang.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2t-... Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on Spotify: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Artwork: Chan https://www.instagram.com/chans_desig... ▶ Music: disorientalz https://www.instagram.com/disoriental...

You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? Tune in to today's episode to unlock the magic of turmeric!   Turmeric and Black Pepper: The Best Way to Take Turmeric? You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? One popular way to make the compounds in turmeric more bioavailable (absorbable and usable to the body) is to pair it with another popular cooking spice: black pepper [1]. But what if there was a better way than combining turmeric and black pepper? A way to boost turmeric's bioavailability, allowing it to more safely and effectively support the natural healing process?   The Healing Power of Turmeric Turmeric is a staple remedy from the traditional medicine systems of the Far East that has gained widespread popularity throughout the West in recent years as a “super” spice. Turmeric's many health-supportive properties are attributed to curcumin, a key component of turmeric that's associated with longevity. Curcumin is documented in the scientific literature as offering powerful support for the cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, immune, and cellular systems. It's also the part of turmeric that gives this root spice its rich, golden yellow color. But the truth of the matter is that humans have a difficult time getting all the health benefits from turmeric when consuming the spice all by itself. Research shows that only a very small portion of it is assimilated into the body when eaten in isolation. This is why many natural health experts suggest consuming turmeric along with black pepper (Piper nigrum). Black pepper contains a unique “bio-enhancer” compound known as piperine that significantly boosts turmeric's bioavailability – by as much as 2,000 percent, in fact. This is the reason why many turmeric and curcumin supplement products on the market today contain either black pepper or piperine.   The Problem: Black Pepper Isn't Good for Everyone This pairing approach of turmeric and black pepper comes with limitations, however, as too much black pepper can actually be detrimental to health – especially in people with gastrointestinal issues.Research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that consuming black pepper in excess can damage the mucosal lining of the gut, potentially causing bleeding or other injuries. Consuming high amounts of black pepper, this same study found, is akin to taking the painkiller drug aspirin [2]. In other words, aspirin represents a similar threat to the gut lining in terms of its tendency to cause serious erosions and ulcers in the intestinal tract [3]. This isn't to say that black pepper is inherently dangerous, and there's no need to toss out the pepper shaker just yet. After all, the amounts of black pepper required to induce such harm are far greater than what the average person consumes in their food on a daily basis. There's also evidence to show that taking curcumin along with just piperine, black pepper's primary alkaloid, is typically safe and causes “no adverse effects [4].” Even so, there's always the possibility that someone might react negatively to this combination – especially when taking very high doses of turmeric or curcumin for therapeutic purposes. For this reason, science set out to determine whether or not it was possible to retain turmeric's full bioavailability without the need for black pepper, piperine, or any other additive. And the good news is, it is possible.   Fermentation Increases the Power of Turmeric BETTER Than Black Pepper As it turns out, by fermenting turmeric its active constituents can be drawn out and made more potent in a way similar to, and potentially even greater than, black pepper. Here's another reason why fermented turmeric may be superior to turmeric and black pepper. Besides possibly upsetting a person's digestive system, black pepper is known to interfere with a process known as glucuronidation that's necessary for eliminating toxins from the body [5]. Put simply, too much black pepper can cause a buildup of xenoestrogens (harmful chemicals found in plastic and other everyday products) and other toxins that would otherwise be quickly eliminated from the body [6]. With simple fermentation, however, there's little-to-no risk of these types of complications. That's because there's nothing like black pepper getting in the way to block the body's important detoxification pathways. It's rather like eating fresh turmeric, which still contains all of the volatile (essential) oils that help to deliver the herb's active compounds throughout the body. Fermentation may even go a step beyond this by further optimizing turmeric's absorption potential. Research conducted on rat models found that fermented turmeric is, indeed, the best form of turmeric because it contains the most antioxidant power. Compared to ground turmeric in powder and probiotic forms, fermented turmeric led to substantially higher plasma antioxidant concentrations in test subjects [7]. In terms of how it affects the liver, fermented turmeric was shown in a paper out of South Korea to be powerfully hepatoprotective, meaning it shields the liver from damage. Not only that, but fermented turmeric was also shown to help improve the liver's functional detoxification potential [8] – as opposed to black pepper-potentiated turmeric that can inhibit natural detoxification. Fermented turmeric also contains more curcumin (the beneficial compound) than unfermented turmeric, by volume. In addition to improving both its antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity, fermenting turmeric draws out an impressive 11% more curcumin compared to what's found in raw turmeric. Fermentation also makes turmeric 3.1 times more effective at scavenging oxidizing free radicals from the body [9]. Another area where fermented turmeric has a leg up on both unfermented turmeric and turmeric combined with black pepper is in the area of inflammation. Research published by The Korean Society for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology found that fermented turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, possessing the ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines much more effectively than any other known form of turmeric. Fermented turmeric was further shown in this same study to protect against acute anaphylactic, or allergic, reactions [10]. From an antimicrobial perspective, fermented turmeric shows incredible potential against a wide variety of pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant “superbugs.” Research out of the Middle East found that fermented turmeric provides broad-spectrum protection against harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Entreococcus faecalis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosae [11]. Research out of China found that fermented curcumin can be a powerful weapon against high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia. While unfermented curcumin showed minimal-to-no benefits during the evaluation, its fermented counterpart significantly reduced serum lipid levels in test models [12].   Fermented Turmeric Increased Fat Loss in Animal Test Subjects Fermented turmeric also shows promise in fighting another undesirable form of fat: the obesity kind. Research out of South Korea found that consumption of fermented turmeric can alter the expression of certain genes involved with lipid accumulation, effectively preventing them from communicating to the body that it's time to pack on extra pounds [13]. Related research published a year later, also out of South Korea, reiterated these findings while building upon them. Obese rats fed a high-fat diet not only didn't gain more weight when also consuming fermented turmeric, but they further lost weight as a result of consuming the herb as part of their daily eating routines [14].   Preventing Impairment of Learning and Memory Research has shown there are brain benefits associated with fermented turmeric as well. Among the findings fleshed out in a paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine was evidence suggesting that fermented turmeric has the potential to mitigate memory impairment while supporting optimized learning and memory ability in mice [15]. While more research needs to be done, the evidence so far seems clear… fermentation is the key to “unlocking” the incredible healing potential of turmeric, while avoiding the potential side effects of combining turmeric and black pepper.   Resources: Turmeric 3D by Organixx ParActin®: A Potent Form of Andrographis Paniculata for Pain Support & More – Episode 87 The BIG 3 Anti-Inflammatories – Episode 88 [1] Recent developments in delivery, bioavailability, absorption and metabolism of curcumin: the golden pigment from golden spice. [2] Effect of red pepper and black pepper on the stomach. [3] The Effects of Aspirin and Acetaminophen on the Stomach in Healthy Volunteers [4] Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. [5] Turmeric, Hold the Black Pepper Please! [6] Glucuronidation [7] Study on enhanced absorption of phenolic compounds of Lactobacillus‐fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) beverages in rats [8] The effectiveness of fermented turmeric powder in subjects with elevated alanine transaminase levels: a randomised controlled study [9] Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Fermented Tumeric (Curcuma longa L.) [10] Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity of Fermented Turmeric by Lactobacillus [11] Influence of solid state fermentation by Trichoderma spp. on solubility, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of commercial turmeric. [12] Study of the property of lipids reducing of curcumin on hyperlipidemia mice after fermented by Monascus purureus. [13] Evaluation of the Anti-obesity Activity of Platycodon grandiflorum Root and Curcuma longa Root Fermented with Aspergillus oryzae [14] Anti-obesity effect of extract from fermented Curcuma longa L. through regulation of adipogenesis and lipolysis pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese rats. [15] The protective effect of fermented Curcuma longa L. on memory dysfunction in oxidative stress-induced C6 gliomal cells, proinflammatory-activated BV2 microglial cells, and scopolamine-induced amnesia model in mice [16] Is Turmeric Good for Your Heart? Here's What the Science Shows [17] 10 Surprising Ways Turmeric Benefits a Woman's Health

You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? Tune in to today's episode to unlock the magic of turmeric!   Turmeric and Black Pepper: The Best Way to Take Turmeric? You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? One popular way to make the compounds in turmeric more bioavailable (absorbable and usable to the body) is to pair it with another popular cooking spice: black pepper [1]. But what if there was a better way than combining turmeric and black pepper? A way to boost turmeric's bioavailability, allowing it to more safely and effectively support the natural healing process?   The Healing Power of Turmeric Turmeric is a staple remedy from the traditional medicine systems of the Far East that has gained widespread popularity throughout the West in recent years as a “super” spice. Turmeric's many health-supportive properties are attributed to curcumin, a key component of turmeric that's associated with longevity. Curcumin is documented in the scientific literature as offering powerful support for the cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, immune, and cellular systems. It's also the part of turmeric that gives this root spice its rich, golden yellow color. But the truth of the matter is that humans have a difficult time getting all the health benefits from turmeric when consuming the spice all by itself. Research shows that only a very small portion of it is assimilated into the body when eaten in isolation. This is why many natural health experts suggest consuming turmeric along with black pepper (Piper nigrum). Black pepper contains a unique “bio-enhancer” compound known as piperine that significantly boosts turmeric's bioavailability – by as much as 2,000 percent, in fact. This is the reason why many turmeric and curcumin supplement products on the market today contain either black pepper or piperine.   The Problem: Black Pepper Isn't Good for Everyone This pairing approach of turmeric and black pepper comes with limitations, however, as too much black pepper can actually be detrimental to health – especially in people with gastrointestinal issues.Research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that consuming black pepper in excess can damage the mucosal lining of the gut, potentially causing bleeding or other injuries. Consuming high amounts of black pepper, this same study found, is akin to taking the painkiller drug aspirin [2]. In other words, aspirin represents a similar threat to the gut lining in terms of its tendency to cause serious erosions and ulcers in the intestinal tract [3]. This isn't to say that black pepper is inherently dangerous, and there's no need to toss out the pepper shaker just yet. After all, the amounts of black pepper required to induce such harm are far greater than what the average person consumes in their food on a daily basis. There's also evidence to show that taking curcumin along with just piperine, black pepper's primary alkaloid, is typically safe and causes “no adverse effects [4].” Even so, there's always the possibility that someone might react negatively to this combination – especially when taking very high doses of turmeric or curcumin for therapeutic purposes. For this reason, science set out to determine whether or not it was possible to retain turmeric's full bioavailability without the need for black pepper, piperine, or any other additive. And the good news is, it is possible.   Fermentation Increases the Power of Turmeric BETTER Than Black Pepper As it turns out, by fermenting turmeric its active constituents can be drawn out and made more potent in a way similar to, and potentially even greater than, black pepper. Here's another reason why fermented turmeric may be superior to turmeric and black pepper. Besides possibly upsetting a person's digestive system, black pepper is known to interfere with a process known as glucuronidation that's necessary for eliminating toxins from the body [5]. Put simply, too much black pepper can cause a buildup of xenoestrogens (harmful chemicals found in plastic and other everyday products) and other toxins that would otherwise be quickly eliminated from the body [6]. With simple fermentation, however, there's little-to-no risk of these types of complications. That's because there's nothing like black pepper getting in the way to block the body's important detoxification pathways. It's rather like eating fresh turmeric, which still contains all of the volatile (essential) oils that help to deliver the herb's active compounds throughout the body. Fermentation may even go a step beyond this by further optimizing turmeric's absorption potential. Research conducted on rat models found that fermented turmeric is, indeed, the best form of turmeric because it contains the most antioxidant power. Compared to ground turmeric in powder and probiotic forms, fermented turmeric led to substantially higher plasma antioxidant concentrations in test subjects [7]. In terms of how it affects the liver, fermented turmeric was shown in a paper out of South Korea to be powerfully hepatoprotective, meaning it shields the liver from damage. Not only that, but fermented turmeric was also shown to help improve the liver's functional detoxification potential [8] – as opposed to black pepper-potentiated turmeric that can inhibit natural detoxification. Fermented turmeric also contains more curcumin (the beneficial compound) than unfermented turmeric, by volume. In addition to improving both its antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity, fermenting turmeric draws out an impressive 11% more curcumin compared to what's found in raw turmeric. Fermentation also makes turmeric 3.1 times more effective at scavenging oxidizing free radicals from the body [9]. Another area where fermented turmeric has a leg up on both unfermented turmeric and turmeric combined with black pepper is in the area of inflammation. Research published by The Korean Society for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology found that fermented turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, possessing the ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines much more effectively than any other known form of turmeric. Fermented turmeric was further shown in this same study to protect against acute anaphylactic, or allergic, reactions [10]. From an antimicrobial perspective, fermented turmeric shows incredible potential against a wide variety of pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant “superbugs.” Research out of the Middle East found that fermented turmeric provides broad-spectrum protection against harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Entreococcus faecalis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosae [11]. Research out of China found that fermented curcumin can be a powerful weapon against high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia. While unfermented curcumin showed minimal-to-no benefits during the evaluation, its fermented counterpart significantly reduced serum lipid levels in test models [12].   Fermented Turmeric Increased Fat Loss in Animal Test Subjects Fermented turmeric also shows promise in fighting another undesirable form of fat: the obesity kind. Research out of South Korea found that consumption of fermented turmeric can alter the expression of certain genes involved with lipid accumulation, effectively preventing them from communicating to the body that it's time to pack on extra pounds [13]. Related research published a year later, also out of South Korea, reiterated these findings while building upon them. Obese rats fed a high-fat diet not only didn't gain more weight when also consuming fermented turmeric, but they further lost weight as a result of consuming the herb as part of their daily eating routines [14].   Preventing Impairment of Learning and Memory Research has shown there are brain benefits associated with fermented turmeric as well. Among the findings fleshed out in a paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine was evidence suggesting that fermented turmeric has the potential to mitigate memory impairment while supporting optimized learning and memory ability in mice [15]. While more research needs to be done, the evidence so far seems clear… fermentation is the key to “unlocking” the incredible healing potential of turmeric, while avoiding the potential side effects of combining turmeric and black pepper.   Resources: Turmeric 3D by Organixx ParActin®: A Potent Form of Andrographis Paniculata for Pain Support & More – Episode 87 The BIG 3 Anti-Inflammatories – Episode 88 [1] Recent developments in delivery, bioavailability, absorption and metabolism of curcumin: the golden pigment from golden spice. [2] Effect of red pepper and black pepper on the stomach. [3] The Effects of Aspirin and Acetaminophen on the Stomach in Healthy Volunteers [4] Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. [5] Turmeric, Hold the Black Pepper Please! [6] Glucuronidation [7] Study on enhanced absorption of phenolic compounds of Lactobacillus‐fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) beverages in rats [8] The effectiveness of fermented turmeric powder in subjects with elevated alanine transaminase levels: a randomised controlled study [9] Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Fermented Tumeric (Curcuma longa L.) [10] Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity of Fermented Turmeric by Lactobacillus [11] Influence of solid state fermentation by Trichoderma spp. on solubility, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of commercial turmeric. [12] Study of the property of lipids reducing of curcumin on hyperlipidemia mice after fermented by Monascus purureus. [13] Evaluation of the Anti-obesity Activity of Platycodon grandiflorum Root and Curcuma longa Root Fermented with Aspergillus oryzae [14] Anti-obesity effect of extract from fermented Curcuma longa L. through regulation of adipogenesis and lipolysis pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese rats. [15] The protective effect of fermented Curcuma longa L. on memory dysfunction in oxidative stress-induced C6 gliomal cells, proinflammatory-activated BV2 microglial cells, and scopolamine-induced amnesia model in mice [16] Is Turmeric Good for Your Heart? Here's What the Science Shows [17] 10 Surprising Ways Turmeric Benefits a Woman's Health

Paul Lee is an 18-year-old pianist and violinist with an already long list of awards and accomplishments. In this episode of On Deck, Paul shares with Raúl Gómez how he went from being a “competition guy” to an “outreach guy,” putting his music to the service of others. He and his brother Timmy -also a violinist and pianist- regularly play for their church, nursing homes, the Korean Society of Oregon, Portland Rescue Mission, the Ronald McDonald Charity Home, and the Wilsonville Korean War Memorial.

It's almost Christmas time and maybe you're looking for a feel good Kdrama? Well, worry no more because Dear My Friends is such a light-hearted drama that will just lift up your spirits every time you watch it. It's a story of friendship and love and this transcends age and time, right?I also shared my thoughts about the best time to watch Kdrama, which Korean family terms to learn, and a cultural interest of mine which is about losing your name in a Korean society. Happy listening!These days I am not doing monologues for intros, but if you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKgDid you like this episode? Or perhaps, do you have questions?Send me a tweet @RomeJuanatas or @kingkapodcastYou can also follow this Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kingkapodcastor follow the podcast on IG: 킹카 King of K-Drama (@kingkapodcast)Also, if you still haven't subscribed to my Korean ASMR podcast, you can find it here:Subscribe | 별자리 // Constellations - Korean ASMR for Language Learners (transistor.fm)//Kingka Podcast is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph | Support this podcast through ko-fi.com/romejuanataspods and ko-fi.com/thebunkph | For inquiries, e-mail us at kingkapodcast@thebunkph.com

// Meet Beyond The Scene (aka BTS)Twitter / Instagram / Facebook In this episode we talk about: The Beyond the Scene Intro: 0:47 Welcome, Emily Nagle!: 7:17 The real reason we're here: BTS!: 9:38 Learning Hangul: 12:04 Standards of Beauty in Korean Society: 14:06 The Universal Message: 16:18 BTS + Adoption: 21:47 Nathan, knower of BTS knowledge: 26:45 How do you see yourself before BTS and after?: 31:10 BTS > Kdramas: 35:35 Engaging w/adoptees: 37:50 BTS fanfiction + adoption: 44:00 What's next for Emily?: 47:49 Navigating intersecting identities: 52:46 Haitai Time!: 56:00 ---// Support/Follow the Show! Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Watch our Youtube Videos The Janchi Show Quick BioWe're three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We'll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won't just be the three of us; each week we'll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nowackphoto Patrick ArmstrongPatrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan's) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity. Connect with Patrick! Website: http://www.alltimesarelocal.org LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. RoelkeKJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now!Connect with K.J.! Website: http://kj.roelke.info/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: http://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube // Join the Asian Podcast Network: Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/  // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media: Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia Executive Producer: Jerry WonCreative Director: Michelle NamAudio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke

#045: Sang Don Park is a talented beatboxer comedian who I met years ago while doing standup comedy. He spent a big chunk of his childhood in America before moving back to Korea.  We talk about… Self-dev message of the day: Sang brought up that he recently quit coffee: If you're addicted to caffeine like I am, I'd encourage anybody to do research into it and consider giving up daily or regular coffee consumption to improve your quality of sleep and lower stress. He grew up in Florida and Chicago and he got teased by other kids as is typical for many Asian-Americans. How a lot of these experiences gave us thicker skin and how as adults we can laugh about them! The reverse culture of moving back to Korea and what it was like adjusting to Korean society This happens a lot to people who can't get a visa. My family may have just as easily not gotten our visas which allowed us a path to naturalization. How he's felt lost at times in his journey as being American or Korean How we come to acceptance with our identities How our adversities made us better, HARDer people The challenges of doing standup comedy in Korean The challenges of fitting into Korea as a Korean-American! Sang Don Park | Why Clubbing SucksSupport the show (http://maimtime.com/support)

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You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? Tune in to today's episode to unlock the magic of turmeric!   Turmeric and Black Pepper: The Best Way to Take Turmeric? You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? One popular way to make the compounds in turmeric more bioavailable (absorbable and usable to the body) is to pair it with another popular cooking spice: black pepper [1]. But what if there was a better way than combining turmeric and black pepper? A way to boost turmeric's bioavailability, allowing it to more safely and effectively support the natural healing process?   The Healing Power of Turmeric Turmeric is a staple remedy from the traditional medicine systems of the Far East that has gained widespread popularity throughout the West in recent years as a “super” spice. Turmeric's many health-supportive properties are attributed to curcumin, a key component of turmeric that's associated with longevity. Curcumin is documented in the scientific literature as offering powerful support for the cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, immune, and cellular systems. It's also the part of turmeric that gives this root spice its rich, golden yellow color. But the truth of the matter is that humans have a difficult time getting all the health benefits from turmeric when consuming the spice all by itself. Research shows that only a very small portion of it is assimilated into the body when eaten in isolation. This is why many natural health experts suggest consuming turmeric along with black pepper (Piper nigrum). Black pepper contains a unique “bio-enhancer” compound known as piperine that significantly boosts turmeric's bioavailability – by as much as 2,000 percent, in fact. This is the reason why many turmeric and curcumin supplement products on the market today contain either black pepper or piperine.   The Problem: Black Pepper Isn't Good for Everyone This pairing approach of turmeric and black pepper comes with limitations, however, as too much black pepper can actually be detrimental to health – especially in people with gastrointestinal issues.Research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that consuming black pepper in excess can damage the mucosal lining of the gut, potentially causing bleeding or other injuries. Consuming high amounts of black pepper, this same study found, is akin to taking the painkiller drug aspirin [2]. In other words, aspirin represents a similar threat to the gut lining in terms of its tendency to cause serious erosions and ulcers in the intestinal tract [3]. This isn't to say that black pepper is inherently dangerous, and there's no need to toss out the pepper shaker just yet. After all, the amounts of black pepper required to induce such harm are far greater than what the average person consumes in their food on a daily basis. There's also evidence to show that taking curcumin along with just piperine, black pepper's primary alkaloid, is typically safe and causes “no adverse effects [4].” Even so, there's always the possibility that someone might react negatively to this combination – especially when taking very high doses of turmeric or curcumin for therapeutic purposes. For this reason, science set out to determine whether or not it was possible to retain turmeric's full bioavailability without the need for black pepper, piperine, or any other additive. And the good news is, it is possible.   Fermentation Increases the Power of Turmeric BETTER Than Black Pepper As it turns out, by fermenting turmeric its active constituents can be drawn out and made more potent in a way similar to, and potentially even greater than, black pepper. Here's another reason why fermented turmeric may be superior to turmeric and black pepper. Besides possibly upsetting a person's digestive system, black pepper is known to interfere with a process known as glucuronidation that's necessary for eliminating toxins from the body [5]. Put simply, too much black pepper can cause a buildup of xenoestrogens (harmful chemicals found in plastic and other everyday products) and other toxins that would otherwise be quickly eliminated from the body [6]. With simple fermentation, however, there's little-to-no risk of these types of complications. That's because there's nothing like black pepper getting in the way to block the body's important detoxification pathways. It's rather like eating fresh turmeric, which still contains all of the volatile (essential) oils that help to deliver the herb's active compounds throughout the body. Fermentation may even go a step beyond this by further optimizing turmeric's absorption potential. Research conducted on rat models found that fermented turmeric is, indeed, the best form of turmeric because it contains the most antioxidant power. Compared to ground turmeric in powder and probiotic forms, fermented turmeric led to substantially higher plasma antioxidant concentrations in test subjects [7]. In terms of how it affects the liver, fermented turmeric was shown in a paper out of South Korea to be powerfully hepatoprotective, meaning it shields the liver from damage. Not only that, but fermented turmeric was also shown to help improve the liver's functional detoxification potential [8] – as opposed to black pepper-potentiated turmeric that can inhibit natural detoxification. Fermented turmeric also contains more curcumin (the beneficial compound) than unfermented turmeric, by volume. In addition to improving both its antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity, fermenting turmeric draws out an impressive 11% more curcumin compared to what's found in raw turmeric. Fermentation also makes turmeric 3.1 times more effective at scavenging oxidizing free radicals from the body [9]. Another area where fermented turmeric has a leg up on both unfermented turmeric and turmeric combined with black pepper is in the area of inflammation. Research published by The Korean Society for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology found that fermented turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, possessing the ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines much more effectively than any other known form of turmeric. Fermented turmeric was further shown in this same study to protect against acute anaphylactic, or allergic, reactions [10]. From an antimicrobial perspective, fermented turmeric shows incredible potential against a wide variety of pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant “superbugs.” Research out of the Middle East found that fermented turmeric provides broad-spectrum protection against harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Entreococcus faecalis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosae [11]. Research out of China found that fermented curcumin can be a powerful weapon against high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia. While unfermented curcumin showed minimal-to-no benefits during the evaluation, its fermented counterpart significantly reduced serum lipid levels in test models [12].   Fermented Turmeric Increased Fat Loss in Animal Test Subjects Fermented turmeric also shows promise in fighting another undesirable form of fat: the obesity kind. Research out of South Korea found that consumption of fermented turmeric can alter the expression of certain genes involved with lipid accumulation, effectively preventing them from communicating to the body that it's time to pack on extra pounds [13]. Related research published a year later, also out of South Korea, reiterated these findings while building upon them. Obese rats fed a high-fat diet not only didn't gain more weight when also consuming fermented turmeric, but they further lost weight as a result of consuming the herb as part of their daily eating routines [14].   Preventing Impairment of Learning and Memory Research has shown there are brain benefits associated with fermented turmeric as well. Among the findings fleshed out in a paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine was evidence suggesting that fermented turmeric has the potential to mitigate memory impairment while supporting optimized learning and memory ability in mice [15]. While more research needs to be done, the evidence so far seems clear… fermentation is the key to “unlocking” the incredible healing potential of turmeric, while avoiding the potential side effects of combining turmeric and black pepper.   DEEP DIVE RESOURCES          Turmeric 3D by Organixx ParActin®: A Potent Form of Andrographis Paniculata for Pain Support & More – Episode 87 The BIG 3 Anti-Inflammatories – Episode 88 [1] Recent developments in delivery, bioavailability, absorption and metabolism of curcumin: the golden pigment from golden spice. [2] Effect of red pepper and black pepper on the stomach. [3] The Effects of Aspirin and Acetaminophen on the Stomach in Healthy Volunteers [4] Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. [5] Turmeric, Hold the Black Pepper Please! [6] Glucuronidation [7] Study on enhanced absorption of phenolic compounds of Lactobacillus‐fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) beverages in rats [8] The effectiveness of fermented turmeric powder in subjects with elevated alanine transaminase levels: a randomised controlled study [9] Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Fermented Tumeric (Curcuma longa L.) [10] Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity of Fermented Turmeric by Lactobacillus [11] Influence of solid state fermentation by Trichoderma spp. on solubility, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of commercial turmeric. [12] Study of the property of lipids reducing of curcumin on hyperlipidemia mice after fermented by Monascus purureus. [13] Evaluation of the Anti-obesity Activity of Platycodon grandiflorum Root and Curcuma longa Root Fermented with Aspergillus oryzae [14] Anti-obesity effect of extract from fermented Curcuma longa L. through regulation of adipogenesis and lipolysis pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese rats. [15] The protective effect of fermented Curcuma longa L. on memory dysfunction in oxidative stress-induced C6 gliomal cells, proinflammatory-activated BV2 microglial cells, and scopolamine-induced amnesia model in mice

You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? Tune in to today's episode to unlock the magic of turmeric!   Turmeric and Black Pepper: The Best Way to Take Turmeric? You've likely heard about the many health benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and its compound curcumin. But did you know that it can be difficult to “unlock” the nutrients in turmeric so your body can actually take full advantage of them? One popular way to make the compounds in turmeric more bioavailable (absorbable and usable to the body) is to pair it with another popular cooking spice: black pepper [1]. But what if there was a better way than combining turmeric and black pepper? A way to boost turmeric's bioavailability, allowing it to more safely and effectively support the natural healing process?   The Healing Power of Turmeric Turmeric is a staple remedy from the traditional medicine systems of the Far East that has gained widespread popularity throughout the West in recent years as a “super” spice. Turmeric's many health-supportive properties are attributed to curcumin, a key component of turmeric that's associated with longevity. Curcumin is documented in the scientific literature as offering powerful support for the cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, immune, and cellular systems. It's also the part of turmeric that gives this root spice its rich, golden yellow color. But the truth of the matter is that humans have a difficult time getting all the health benefits from turmeric when consuming the spice all by itself. Research shows that only a very small portion of it is assimilated into the body when eaten in isolation. This is why many natural health experts suggest consuming turmeric along with black pepper (Piper nigrum). Black pepper contains a unique “bio-enhancer” compound known as piperine that significantly boosts turmeric's bioavailability – by as much as 2,000 percent, in fact. This is the reason why many turmeric and curcumin supplement products on the market today contain either black pepper or piperine.   The Problem: Black Pepper Isn't Good for Everyone This pairing approach of turmeric and black pepper comes with limitations, however, as too much black pepper can actually be detrimental to health – especially in people with gastrointestinal issues.Research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that consuming black pepper in excess can damage the mucosal lining of the gut, potentially causing bleeding or other injuries. Consuming high amounts of black pepper, this same study found, is akin to taking the painkiller drug aspirin [2]. In other words, aspirin represents a similar threat to the gut lining in terms of its tendency to cause serious erosions and ulcers in the intestinal tract [3]. This isn't to say that black pepper is inherently dangerous, and there's no need to toss out the pepper shaker just yet. After all, the amounts of black pepper required to induce such harm are far greater than what the average person consumes in their food on a daily basis. There's also evidence to show that taking curcumin along with just piperine, black pepper's primary alkaloid, is typically safe and causes “no adverse effects [4].” Even so, there's always the possibility that someone might react negatively to this combination – especially when taking very high doses of turmeric or curcumin for therapeutic purposes. For this reason, science set out to determine whether or not it was possible to retain turmeric's full bioavailability without the need for black pepper, piperine, or any other additive. And the good news is, it is possible.   Fermentation Increases the Power of Turmeric BETTER Than Black Pepper As it turns out, by fermenting turmeric its active constituents can be drawn out and made more potent in a way similar to, and potentially even greater than, black pepper. Here's another reason why fermented turmeric may be superior to turmeric and black pepper. Besides possibly upsetting a person's digestive system, black pepper is known to interfere with a process known as glucuronidation that's necessary for eliminating toxins from the body [5]. Put simply, too much black pepper can cause a buildup of xenoestrogens (harmful chemicals found in plastic and other everyday products) and other toxins that would otherwise be quickly eliminated from the body [6]. With simple fermentation, however, there's little-to-no risk of these types of complications. That's because there's nothing like black pepper getting in the way to block the body's important detoxification pathways. It's rather like eating fresh turmeric, which still contains all of the volatile (essential) oils that help to deliver the herb's active compounds throughout the body. Fermentation may even go a step beyond this by further optimizing turmeric's absorption potential. Research conducted on rat models found that fermented turmeric is, indeed, the best form of turmeric because it contains the most antioxidant power. Compared to ground turmeric in powder and probiotic forms, fermented turmeric led to substantially higher plasma antioxidant concentrations in test subjects [7]. In terms of how it affects the liver, fermented turmeric was shown in a paper out of South Korea to be powerfully hepatoprotective, meaning it shields the liver from damage. Not only that, but fermented turmeric was also shown to help improve the liver's functional detoxification potential [8] – as opposed to black pepper-potentiated turmeric that can inhibit natural detoxification. Fermented turmeric also contains more curcumin (the beneficial compound) than unfermented turmeric, by volume. In addition to improving both its antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity, fermenting turmeric draws out an impressive 11% more curcumin compared to what's found in raw turmeric. Fermentation also makes turmeric 3.1 times more effective at scavenging oxidizing free radicals from the body [9]. Another area where fermented turmeric has a leg up on both unfermented turmeric and turmeric combined with black pepper is in the area of inflammation. Research published by The Korean Society for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology found that fermented turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, possessing the ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines much more effectively than any other known form of turmeric. Fermented turmeric was further shown in this same study to protect against acute anaphylactic, or allergic, reactions [10]. From an antimicrobial perspective, fermented turmeric shows incredible potential against a wide variety of pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant “superbugs.” Research out of the Middle East found that fermented turmeric provides broad-spectrum protection against harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Entreococcus faecalis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosae [11]. Research out of China found that fermented curcumin can be a powerful weapon against high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia. While unfermented curcumin showed minimal-to-no benefits during the evaluation, its fermented counterpart significantly reduced serum lipid levels in test models [12].   Fermented Turmeric Increased Fat Loss in Animal Test Subjects Fermented turmeric also shows promise in fighting another undesirable form of fat: the obesity kind. Research out of South Korea found that consumption of fermented turmeric can alter the expression of certain genes involved with lipid accumulation, effectively preventing them from communicating to the body that it's time to pack on extra pounds [13]. Related research published a year later, also out of South Korea, reiterated these findings while building upon them. Obese rats fed a high-fat diet not only didn't gain more weight when also consuming fermented turmeric, but they further lost weight as a result of consuming the herb as part of their daily eating routines [14].   Preventing Impairment of Learning and Memory Research has shown there are brain benefits associated with fermented turmeric as well. Among the findings fleshed out in a paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine was evidence suggesting that fermented turmeric has the potential to mitigate memory impairment while supporting optimized learning and memory ability in mice [15]. While more research needs to be done, the evidence so far seems clear… fermentation is the key to “unlocking” the incredible healing potential of turmeric, while avoiding the potential side effects of combining turmeric and black pepper.   DEEP DIVE RESOURCES          Turmeric 3D by Organixx ParActin®: A Potent Form of Andrographis Paniculata for Pain Support & More – Episode 87 The BIG 3 Anti-Inflammatories – Episode 88 [1] Recent developments in delivery, bioavailability, absorption and metabolism of curcumin: the golden pigment from golden spice. [2] Effect of red pepper and black pepper on the stomach. [3] The Effects of Aspirin and Acetaminophen on the Stomach in Healthy Volunteers [4] Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. [5] Turmeric, Hold the Black Pepper Please! [6] Glucuronidation [7] Study on enhanced absorption of phenolic compounds of Lactobacillus‐fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) beverages in rats [8] The effectiveness of fermented turmeric powder in subjects with elevated alanine transaminase levels: a randomised controlled study [9] Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Fermented Tumeric (Curcuma longa L.) [10] Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity of Fermented Turmeric by Lactobacillus [11] Influence of solid state fermentation by Trichoderma spp. on solubility, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of commercial turmeric. [12] Study of the property of lipids reducing of curcumin on hyperlipidemia mice after fermented by Monascus purureus. [13] Evaluation of the Anti-obesity Activity of Platycodon grandiflorum Root and Curcuma longa Root Fermented with Aspergillus oryzae [14] Anti-obesity effect of extract from fermented Curcuma longa L. through regulation of adipogenesis and lipolysis pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese rats. [15] The protective effect of fermented Curcuma longa L. on memory dysfunction in oxidative stress-induced C6 gliomal cells, proinflammatory-activated BV2 microglial cells, and scopolamine-induced amnesia model in mice

My Filipino friend, Sherwin, has lived in Korea for six years. In those six years, he says the magic of Korea is still there and his love for the country stays true. He shares his favorite areas, his favorite food, along with some intellectual discussions about their society and culture from the perspective of a foreigner learning about it. 

GUEST: 차해리 (Haley Cha), 한민수 (Min-su Han) TOPIC: Obliterating Prejudice Towards the Disabled in Korean Society

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pnesterova.com/2021/03/04/poking-korean-society/

Lunar New Year in Sydney Guests: Robert Kok, Councillor of Sydney Jung Tae Han, member of the Korean Society of Sydney

This episode of the Korea Now podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with David Mason. They speak about David's work on the distinctive nature of Korean Buddhism, its origins in Korea with the Three Kingdoms, the impact it had over the peninsula, its downfall under the early Choson dynasty, and the place it has found for itself in post-independent and contemporary Korean society. David Mason has been a Professor of Cultural Tourism Studies at Gyeonghui University in Seoul, a Professor in the Public Service Department at Chung-Ang University, and is currently serving as a Professor in Cultural Tourism at Sejong University. He has also worked as an English language translator for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, has served on the managing boards of the Royal Asiatic Society and Korean Society for Shamanic Spirit Studies, and he regularly guides tours into important Buddhist sites. (David Mason's biographical webpage: http://san-shin.org/David.html; and links to some of David's work: http://baekdu-daegan.comand http://www.san-shin.org)   Donate at Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/jedleahenry Website – http://www.jedleahenry.org Libsyn – http://korea-now-podcast.libsyn.com Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qg6g1KyHaRXi193XqF6GA Twitter – https://twitter.com/jedleahenry Academia.edu – http://university.academia.edu/JedLeaHenry Research Gate – https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jed_Lea-Henry  

In this week's episode of DJ Simulationistas … ‘Sup?, Dan & Janice tell us what they learned about simulation and society on their trip to give a keynote at the Korean Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Also this week: the danger of open-ended questions, the trouble with idioms, and how to project humor across the language barrier. Enjoy!