Q. Doctor, what is the difference between a standard diet of just eating less and exercising versus a Korean Medicine weight loss program? I’ve tried Western medications before, but I always ended up with the yo-yo effect.

Many patients turn to Traditional Korean Medicine after experiencing side effects like palpitations or lethargy from Western medications such as Saxenda or Wegovy. While Western drugs are powerful at stimulating the brain's appetite center for fast results, they often fail to repair the body’s 'metabolic engine.' In TKM, weight gain isn't just about overeating; it is often caused by the accumulation of metabolic waste such as Phlegm-fluid (痰飮) or Blood Stasis (瘀血). Furthermore, if you are in a state of Spleen Deficiency (脾虛), your digestive system cannot convert nutrients into energy, leading the body to store them as fat instead. At Baekrokdam, we focus on clearing these internal blockages and detoxifying the body to improve metabolic efficiency. Our goal is to create a body that 'uses energy on its own.' By restoring your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), we address the fundamental fear of the yo-yo effect. Because every individual’s body is different—some gain weight due to low energy and swelling, while others due to excessive internal heat—we provide 1:1 customized herbal prescriptions. This ensures a healthy weight loss journey that minimizes discomforts like tremors or insomnia while focusing on true constitutional improvement.