Q. What exactly is the difference between a typical diet based on calorie counting and a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) diet?

Many people view dieting as a 'numbers game.' While calorie control is a basic principle, the results vary significantly between individuals even when consuming the same amount. Some lose weight quickly with minimal effort, while others feel bloated even after drinking water. This is not a matter of willpower, but a reflection of different internal physiological environments. In Traditional Korean Medicine, these differences are viewed as 'functional decline.' For instance, Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, Bi-heo) impairs the body's ability to process nutrients properly, leading to the accumulation of metabolic waste. This waste manifests as Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮, Dam-eum), which obstructs metabolism, while Blood Stasis (瘀血, Eo-hyeol) resulting from poor circulation makes the body feel heavy and lethargic. When you starve yourself, the body enters a 'state of emergency' and clings to energy more aggressively, which is the primary cause of the yo-yo effect. Therefore, our approach does not focus solely on suppressing appetite. Instead, we concentrate on flushing out stagnant waste and enhancing your basal metabolic capacity. By correcting internal imbalances first, we create a 'body environment conducive to weight loss.' Rather than the struggle of mindless fasting, it is essential to identify where your body's flow is blocked. Upon your visit, we will conduct a thorough examination of your current constitutional state.