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Useful information about health and Korean medicine.
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Real vs. Fake Hunger: A TKM Perspective
Learn how to distinguish physiological hunger from emotional cravings through the lens of Traditional Korean Medicine and hormonal balance to master appetite control.
Pre-Period Bloating Diet — How to Ride the Hormonal Cycle Without Falling for Fake Fat
"It was fine until yesterday, but suddenly my pants don't fit." "I've been following my diet well, so why did I gain 1-2kg overnight?"
Postpartum Diet in Korean Medicine — Why the Recovery Timeline Matters More Than Aggressive Weight Reduction
When you stand in front of the mirror after giving birth and see a silhouette that doesn't look like your old self, the anxiety and urgency you feel is something every new mother can relate to. In my clinical practice, when I meet many postpartum patients, the question I hear most often is, "Doctor, when can I actually start losing weight?" Your heart wants to start tomorrow, but you must first understand that a postpartum body is in a completely different 'emergency state' compared to a normal dieting situation…
Menopausal Weight Gain — The Link Between Hormonal Changes and Traditional Korean Medicine Approaches to Metabolic Stagnation
When I see menopausal women in my clinic, the most common thing they say is: "Doctor, in the past, I could lose weight by just eating a little less and walking more, but now even drinking water feels like it's making me gain weight." Actually, this isn't simply how they feel. Menopausal weight gain, which occurs as women enter their late 40s to 50s, is not a matter of willpower—it's the result of your body's 'energy management system' having fundamentally changed.
40s Hormone Diet — Why Can't You Lose Weight Even When Eating Less?
I used to lose weight quickly just by eating less for a few days, but now even when I practically starve myself, the number on the scale stays the same.
Metabolic Decline in Your 30s — Why Your Body Gains Weight Even When Eating Less: Mechanisms and Solutions
When I see patients in their 30s at the clinic, the most common complaint I hear is: 'Doctor, in my 20s I could lose weight just by skipping a few meals, but now even when I eat very little, my weight stays the same or even increases.' They feel frustrated. Honestly, I too remember when I was young and could maintain my weight even with careless eating and no exercise...
Diet for Women in Their 20s — A Strategic Approach to Correcting a Collapsed Metabolic Rhythm
When I meet women in their 20s in the clinic, the most common thing I hear is, "Doctor, I really don't eat much, so why isn't the weight coming off?" Or concerns like, "Before, just fasting for a few days would make me lose weight quickly, but now it doesn't budge at all." In truth, the 20s is the period when metabolic capacity is at its peak throughout the life cycle.
Diet Body Type Diagnosis
"While others lose weight just by eating a little chicken breast, why is it not working for me?" This is one of the most common questions heard in the clinic. When the number on the scale remains unchanged despite diet control and exercise, people usually blame themselves—thinking their willpower wasn't strong enough or simply calling it a "body that doesn't lose weight." I too experienced similar frustration before, and I understand that feeling...
Yin Deficiency Thirst Diet
Have you ever experienced your lips becoming dry no matter how much water you drink, or feeling heat rising for no reason at night and losing sleep? Some people, while starting a diet and adjusting their diet, find that their weight stays the same while their thirst intensifies. I also remember struggling in the past when I overly restricted my diet and ended up with a parched mouth and night sweats...
Heat Excess Constitution Diet
When I meet patients in the clinic, many of them complain, "Other people lose weight just by skipping a few meals, so why can't I lose weight no matter what I do?" Interestingly, these patients share common characteristics. They have excessive heat in their body, are quick-tempered, or when stressed, heat rapidly rises to their face. While they simply think they have a "fat-inducing constitution," in reality, it's often the Heat Excess (熱實) Constitution where accumulated excess heat and toxins in the body are blocking metabolism...
Qi Deficiency, Fatigue, and Obesity: The Real Reason Why You Can't Lose Weight Even When Eating Less
"明明比以前吃得少，为什么反而更胖了呢？"这是我 在诊室里最常听到的问题之一。很多人虽然也在调节饮食、付出各种努力，但身体却越来越沉重，早上起床也成了一种折磨。我自己也曾经一时冲动，盲目地节食或增加运动量，结果反而身体更加疲惫、头晕目眩。经历过这些挫折后才明白——问题不仅仅是卡路里，而是身体的"能量生产效率"本身下降了。在韩医学中，这种状态被称为"气虚"。
Phlegm-Dampness Type Obesity and Edema
I clearly ate less than yesterday, so why is my weight the same but my body feels heavier?