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If I exercise while taking herbal medicine, when can I expect to see changes in my body?
While it varies by individual, most feel their body becoming lighter within 1–2 weeks, with visible physical changes typically appearing after a month. Combining herbal medicine to boost metabolism with exercise creates a powerful synergy for better results.
In the past, many people tried extreme fasting or over-exercising, only to end up exhausted and dizzy. Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) does not focus on simply stripping away weight, but rather on creating a 'body that burns efficiently.'
During the first 1–2 weeks, the body focuses on eliminating 'Dameum' (痰飮)—the accumulation of metabolic waste and unnecessary fluids. As bloating subsides, you will feel your body becoming lighter. This is also when those with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or weak spleen function leading to a sluggish metabolism, begin to feel their energy returning.
Between two weeks and one month, 'Eohyeol' (瘀血), or stagnant blood, begins to circulate more freely, increasing the efficiency of fat burning. If you incorporate light walking or strength training during this phase, you will see your body line refine faster than through weight loss alone, as muscle growth raises your basal metabolic rate.
After one month, the goal is to stabilize these new habits. The process is designed so that exercise and diet become a natural part of your lifestyle rather than relying solely on medicine. While the pace varies depending on your constitution (Sasang typology) and current health status, we aim for a healthy speed that your body can sustain. Please feel free to visit the clinic so we can tailor this process to your specific needs.