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Q. I keep experiencing the yo-yo effect every time I diet. How can I prevent the weight from coming back?

A.

The yo-yo effect is often not a lack of willpower, but a result of your body's 'set point' remaining too high. Extreme fasting or relying solely on medication can signal a crisis to the body, causing it to cling to energy. In Traditional Korean Medicine, the key is to restore your metabolic capacity so your body can naturally utilize energy efficiently. We can help you find a sustainable balance tailored to your specific constitution.

📝 Detailed Answer

I've personally experienced the struggle of extreme fasting during my studies, and I remember how dizzy and unfocused I became. Through that experience, I realized that the human body perceives sudden, drastic changes as an 'attack.' To manage your weight healthily and avoid the yo-yo effect, we follow these steps: 1. Identifying Internal 'Waste': First, we examine the presence of Dam-eum (痰飮, abnormal fluid accumulation) and Eo-hyeol (瘀血, blood stasis). When these block your internal pathways, metabolism remains sluggish regardless of how little you eat. 2. Recovering Digestive Absorption: Those with Bi-heo (脾虛, a deficiency in Spleen function) often suffer from poor digestion, which leads to the accumulation of toxins. Restoring digestive function is essential to ensure nutrients are used properly and to eliminate 'false hunger.' 3. Activating the Metabolic Switch by Constitution: Everyone's body is different—some are heat-dominant, while others are cold-dominant. We use medicinal herbs tailored to your specific constitution to naturally increase your basal metabolic rate. 4. Gradual Correction of Eating Habits: Avoid switching abruptly to a restrictive diet, such as eating only chicken breast. The core of preventing the yo-yo effect is adjusting your diet gradually so your body does not feel threatened. Ultimately, the goal is to make your body believe that it is 'becoming healthier' rather than 'starving.' Instead of struggling alone, why not visit us to check your current physical state and find a customized approach?
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Last reviewed 2026.05.01

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