Q. I want to lose weight over a short period, like one month. How does the process work at a Korean medicine clinic?

Many people attempt extreme fasting, which often leads to fatigue and dizziness without lasting results. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we approach weight loss from a holistic TKM perspective through the following stages: 1. Constitution and Status Analysis: We identify why your body is predisposed to weight gain, checking for conditions such as Spleen Deficiency (脾虛), which weakens digestive function, or stagnation of Qi and Blood. 2. Waste Removal Phase: We focus on clearing Dam-eum (痰飮, stagnant fluids and metabolic waste) and Eo-hyeol (瘀血, blood stasis). Clearing these obstructions is essential to ensure smooth metabolism and maximize the efficiency of the diet. 3. Customized Herbal Prescription: We prescribe herbal medicines tailored to your specific constitution to naturally regulate appetite and increase your basal metabolic rate, preventing the need for willpower-based starvation. 4. Metabolic Optimization and Maintenance: We bring the body to a state where it consumes energy efficiently. The key is to supplement constitutionally weak areas to create an internal environment that prevents the 'yo-yo effect' (weight regain). Extreme fasting eventually damages the body. We believe that the fastest way to lose weight is to empty the body healthily while maintaining internal balance. We will provide a detailed assessment of your current condition upon your visit.