Q. What exactly is the difference between Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) dieting and the diet foods or general meal plans available today?

Many people ask, 'If I just eat less and move more, why do I need herbal medicine?' To be honest, before becoming a practitioner, I tried starving myself based on that logic, but it only led to dizziness and a plummet in my quality of life. The key issue is that the reason for weight gain differs for every individual. In Traditional Korean Medicine, we don't simply blame calories. We look at whether metabolic waste—such as 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention) or 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis)—is blocking your metabolism. For example, if you have a 'Bi-heo' (Spleen Deficiency) state where digestive functions are impaired, eating only chicken breast or salads can actually lead to more bloating because your body cannot properly absorb and transport nutrients. Therefore, we do not force indiscriminate fasting. Instead, we use constitution-specific medicinal herbs to open blocked circulatory pathways and boost your basal metabolic rate. Think of it as restarting and optimizing your body's internal engine. While maintaining a habit of eating healthy foods is excellent, it is far more efficient to first create an internal environment where those nutrients can be properly converted into energy. I invite you to consult with me to identify your current metabolic state and find the right balance for your body.