Stress-induced binge eating is not just a matter of willpower — it is a signal that your body’s balance is disturbed. In Traditional Korean Medicine, stress causes the Liver (gan) to stagnate, creating Liver qi stagnation (gan yu), which in turn disrupts the Spleen-stomach (pi wei) digestive functions and leads to binge impulses. Binge patterns also vary by constitution (chejil): for example, Soeumin types tend to crave sweet, soft foods, while Taeeumin types lean toward greasy, spicy foods. Here are steps to approach this gradually: 1. **Record binge triggers** – Write down the situation, time, and emotions preceding a binge. Recognizing patterns of when gan yu worsens helps you anticipate and prevent episodes. 2. **Use a 3-minute breathing break** – When the urge hits, go to a quiet place and practice abdominal breathing for 3 minutes. This releases stagnant Liver qi and calms the sympathetic nervous system, reducing the impulse. 3. **Follow constitution-friendly eating principles** – For example, Soyangin types benefit from warm soup-based meals instead of cold drinks or flour foods; Taeeumin types should avoid sweets and ensure adequate protein. Prepare constitution-appropriate snacks to replace forbidden foods rather than simply restricting. 4. **Herbal medicine and acupuncture to relieve gan yu and supplement pi xu (Spleen deficiency)** – Formulas containing Bupleurum (siho) and White Peony (baekjakyak) resolve Liver stagnation, while Ginseng (insam) and Atractylodes (baekchul) tonify Spleen qi. Acupuncture on Liver and Spleen meridians lowers stress responses and helps regulate satiety. 5. **Stabilize daily rhythm** – Sleep deprivation and irregular meal times worsen gan yu. Avoid smartphones one hour before bed; if hungry at night, drink warm jujube tea or chrysanthemum tea. This simple habit can surprisingly reduce binge frequency. Since each step may be difficult alone, consulting a TKM clinic for personalized sequencing and intensity is recommended.