Q. How does the weight loss program at a Korean medicine clinic work, step by step?

Many people ask, 'How does a Korean medicine clinic weight loss program proceed step by step?' I used to find the variations confusing myself, so let me explain our approach at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. The first step is a thorough consultation. It's not just about weight; we ask about digestion, sleep, stress, and past diet history. At this point, two paths emerge: A. If you have used Western weight-loss drugs (e.g., Wegovy, Saxenda) or experienced frequent yo-yo effects with bloating and fatigue, you likely have 'spleen deficiency' (biheo). The spleen's function is weakened, so food isn't properly digested or absorbed, making you prone to gaining weight. Forcing dietary restrictions at this stage can backfire, so we focus 2–4 weeks on restoring the spleen with herbal medicine. During this phase, weight may stay the same or slightly increase, which we explain beforehand to prevent worry. B. If you have no major side effects but struggle with meal control or lack exercise results, we examine constitution (chejil) and factors like phlegm-rheum (dameum) or blood stasis (eohyeol). In this case, we combine customized herbal medicine with lifestyle corrections such as eating order and sleep timing. We see you every two weeks, monitoring body responses and adjusting the prescription gradually. The core principle is 'not to lose weight quickly, but to let the body remember slowly.' Herbal medicine is merely a tool to change constitution; the real goal is building self-sustaining stamina. Please feel free to ask any questions in the consultation room.