Reviewed by최연승대표원장
What do people usually experience when trying herbal medicine for weight loss? I wonder if there are cases similar to mine.
While weight loss medications may seem similar, responses vary greatly depending on your physical constitution. Some find it easy as their appetite drops significantly, while others may experience initial insomnia or heart palpitations, requiring careful dosage adjustments. It is most important to listen to your body's signals during the adaptation period.
In clinical practice, patients generally fall into two categories. Those with strong willpower but struggle with food cravings often enter a stability phase once the medicine suppresses 'false hunger.' Conversely, those who feel chronically heavy or bloated often report feeling significantly 'lighter' after a few days as the medicine activates their metabolism.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), weight loss is viewed not merely as shedding pounds, but as a process of clearing internal waste. We first focus on removing 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis/stagnant blood) and 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention) to open the pathways of circulation. If someone with 'Bi-heo' (Spleen deficiency/weak digestive function) attempts to starve themselves, they often experience a rapid loss of energy and hit a weight-loss plateau quickly.
Through my own studies and experience, I have found that the core is accurately identifying your current body type and state. Even with the same prescription, it can feel like a perfect fit for one person but overwhelming for another. Therefore, rather than pushing for rapid loss, I focus on finely tuning the dosage based on your discomfort to induce the body to use its own energy naturally. I encourage you to look closely at the signals your body is sending so we can determine the right direction together.