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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?
Biheo Constitution Diet
When I meet patients in the clinic, there's one complaint that seems particularly frustrating for them. "Doctor, I feel like I gain weight just from drinking water." At first, it may seem like just a figure of speech, but there are actually many patients who have drastically reduced their food intake yet still see the number on the scale stay the same—or even experience worse swelling.
2kg Weight Gain Before Periods: Hormones & TKM Edema
"Doctor, I followed my diet and exercised, but I gain 2kg right before my period. Is this all turning into fat?" This is a common concern. Learn why this weight gain is usually water retention (edema) and how Traditional Korean Medicine approaches it.
Spring Diet: Korean Medicine Approach
Discover why spring diets can be particularly challenging and learn about the Korean Medicine approach. Explore customized strategies for three body types: Spleen Qi Deficiency, Liver Qi Stagnation, and Phlegm-Dampness, and understand the principles of herbal dieting.
Can Changing Your Meal Timing Alone Help You Lose Weight This Spring?
Spring Dieting, Can You Lose Weight Just by Changing Meal Times? As the weather warms and clothing becomes lighter, questions about dieting have noticeably increased in the clinic. Among them, inqu
It's Not What You Eat, But When — How Meal Timing Affects Your Weight
Korean Medicine and modern research agree: meal timing matters as much as what you eat. Learn how circadian rhythm and spleen health affect your weight.
Why Poor Sleep Makes You Gain Weight — Sleep Deprivation, Appetite, and Body Weight
Skipped the late-night snacks but the scale still went up? If diet and exercise aren't moving the needle, sleep might be the missing piece.
Why You Keep Eating When Stressed: Emotions and Appetite in Traditional Korean Medicine
Why We Keep Eating When Stressed: Emotions and Appetite from a Korean Medicine Perspective "It's strange, but on days when my mind feels cluttered and I'm having a hard time, I unconsciously reach for spicy and sweet foods." This is a common concern many patients express in the consulting room. Intellectually, I know I should stop eating, but my emotions...