Q. How can I start a constitution-based diet tailored specifically for me?
You should receive a personalized herbal prescription based on your metabolic state after an accurate Sasang constitutional diagnosis, as weight loss mechanisms vary by body type.
📝 Detailed Answer
Many people who have tried diet pills have noticed that while some lose weight easily, others only experience heart palpitations. Through clinical experience, it is clear that simply eating less is not always the answer.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we do not focus solely on reducing calories; instead, we first examine the constitutional factors (physical morphology) of the body. For example, we must distinguish whether you are in a state of Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo), where weak digestive function leads to the accumulation of waste, or a state of Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol), where blood circulation is stagnant.
💡 The Core of Customized Dieting
The goal is not simply to suppress appetite, but to boost depleted metabolic functions to create a body that burns energy efficiently on its own.
- Step 1: Constitutional Diagnosis - Identifying current bodily imbalances through consultation and pulse diagnosis.
- Step 2: Removing Metabolic Inhibitors - Clearing waste products, such as Phlegm Accumulation (Dam-jeok), that block the flow of energy.
- Step 3: Personalized Herbal Prescription - Using herbs tailored to your constitution to promote metabolism and regulate appetite.
- Step 4: Lifestyle Correction - Providing guidance on foods and exercise methods that suit your specific body type.
Therefore, when you visit the clinic, we will first analyze your current condition together and establish the most effective direction for your weight loss.
Expert Verified
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director
Last reviewed 2026.04.24