Conventional weight loss drugs, such as Saxenda or Wegovy, regulate hormones to send strong 'fullness' signals to the brain, leading to rapid results. However, many patients suffer from nausea or a significant 'yo-yo effect' where appetite surges immediately after discontinuing the medication. In Traditional Korean Medicine, the focus is not simply on eating less, but on clearing 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, accumulated phlegm-fluid/metabolic waste) and 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis), which are viewed as internal waste. Especially for those with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency/weak digestive function), extreme fasting often leads to muscle loss and a crashed basal metabolic rate. Experience shows that unless internal imbalances are corrected, weight loss efforts often stagnate. Detailed Comparison: | Category | Conventional Medication | TKM Herbal Diet | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Core Mechanism | Appetite suppression & satiety | Metabolic boost & constitutional improvement | | Primary Advantage | Rapid reduction in appetite | Recovery of general condition & personalized prescription | | Precautions | Possible nausea, insomnia, etc. | Need to verify herbal reactions based on constitution | | Approach | Standardized drug administration | 1:1 customized prescription | | Goal | Reduction of numerical weight | Recovery of healthy body composition and metabolism | Ultimately, it is important to first assess how exhausted your body is. Let's consider your desired goals alongside your current health status to find the best path.