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Objective: Pneumoconiosis is characterized by chronic inflammatory responses triggered by the accumulation of dust and fine particulate matter in the lungs, resulting in damage to the pulmonary parenchyma and airways and potentially leading to pulmonary fibrosis over time. Patients frequently present with chronic dyspnea as the primary symptom, and the degree of pulmonary function impairment is assessed through spirometry and diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) to determine disease severity. As current therapeutic approaches primarily focus on symptom control, prevention of complications, and attenuation of pulmonary function decline, clinical strategies aimed at regulating inflammation, enhancing antioxidant activity, and improving microcirculation are of considerable clinical importance. Case Report: This case report describes a Korean male patient in his seventies who was diagnosed with Grade 1 pneumoconiosis after prolonged occupational exposure in a coal mining environment. Despite prolonged hospitalization and pharmacological treatment, his dyspnea and accompanying symptoms did not improve, and Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) was subsequently administered. The intervention included anthocyanins, omega-3 fatty acids, radish seeds, chlorella, magnesium, and trace minerals. Following the intervention, marked improvements were observed in both dyspnea and associated symptoms. Conclusion: As this case report was based on a single patient, there are inherent limitations in generalizing the application of OCNT to other patients with the same condition. Nevertheless, the observation of symptomatic relief in a patient with restrictive pulmonary function impairment, as seen in pneumoconiosis, is considered meaningful because it suggests the potential value of a multifaceted clinical approach to disease management.

Objective: Foot pain is recognized as an important clinical and public health concern because of its high prevalence and its substantial negative effects on physical function and quality of life. Its etiology is multifactorial, and individuals with foot pain are known to experience significant physical disability, limitations in activities of daily living, and an increased risk of falling. Case Report: This case report describes a Korean male patient in his 60s who presented with foot pain whenever his right foot contacted the ground. He was treated with Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT), which involved the administration of supplements including methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), glucosamine, and collagen, and his pain was reported to have improved within a short period. Conclusion: This case represents an individualized intervention performed in a single patient presenting with foot pain and therefore has inherent limitations with respect to its generalizability to all patients with foot pain. Nevertheless, this case is considered meaningful in that the patient demonstrated marked improvement in pain without requiring surgical treatment.

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease characterized by chronic joint inflammation resulting from immune dysregulation, with systemic effects including functional decline, increased cardiovascular risk, and metabolic disruption. Abnormal cholesterol levels have been reported to be associated with systemic inflammatory activity, underscoring the importance of lipid management as a critical component of comprehensive RA care. Case Report: A Korean woman in her fifties, diagnosed with RA at a tertiary referral hospital and on regular follow-up with prescribed medication, was incidentally found to have abnormal cholesterol levels and sought improvement in both her RA-related symptoms and lipid profile. She was prescribed Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) comprising anthocyanins, omega-3 fatty acids, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), chlorella, vitamins and trace minerals, collagen, red yeast rice extract, and milk thistle extract. Following the intervention, no RA-related abnormalities were detected on subsequent follow-up, and cholesterol levels returned to within the normal range. Conclusion: Although limited by its single-patient design, these findings are clinically meaningful, as regular follow-up confirmed the absence of RA-related abnormalities, demonstrated significant cholesterol improvement, and suggested the potential of OCNT to enhance quality of life in patients with RA and hyperlipidemia.