Maintaining a strict diet while balancing work is incredibly challenging. Many people find that simply eating less leads to exhaustion or dizziness because the body compensates for lower intake by drastically reducing its metabolic rate. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we look for the underlying internal causes of why weight isn't dropping. For example, if you feel lethargic and swell easily, you may have 'Spleen Qi Deficiency' (Biheo), where nutrients aren't converted to energy but instead accumulate as internal waste called 'Phlegm-dampness' (Dameum). Others may have 'Blood Stasis' (Eohyeol), where poor circulation hinders fat metabolism. Our herbal medicine is not just about suppressing appetite; it is designed to restart your 'internal engine.' By treating deficiencies and clearing stagnation, we change your constitution into one that can burn energy effectively on its own. | Comparison | General Diet (e.g., Subway) | TKM Weight Loss Treatment | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Core Principle | Caloric Restriction | Enhancing Basal Metabolism & Constitution | | Approach | Input Control | Strengthening Output (Energy Consumption) | | Pros | Convenient and easy to start | Prevents yo-yo effect and restores health | | Limitations | Hunger and lethargy during plateaus | Requires consistent herbal medication | | Customization | General nutritional design | Personalized for Spleen Deficiency, Phlegm, etc. | | Target Audience | Initial weight loss and maintenance | Those with low metabolism from repeated failures | Think of your diet as your daily habit, and TKM as the support system that optimizes your internal environment so those habits actually yield results. The true start of weight loss is understanding why your body is stubbornly holding onto fat in the first place.