Q. How does Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) weight loss differ in principle from conventional dieting?
Rather than simple calorie restriction, it focuses on balancing metabolic irregularities based on an individual's constitution to support weight management and healthy weight loss.
📝 Detailed Answer
When repeating diets, many people find that simply eating less has its limits. Excessive fasting can lead to a loss of vitality and make the body more prone to the yo-yo effect. In Korean Medicine, this is viewed not merely as a calorie issue, but as a state of Qi and Blood Deficiency (氣血不足), where energy metabolism is not functioning smoothly.
In particular, the accumulation of Dam-jeok (痰積)—metabolic waste products in the body—can hinder metabolism and slow down weight loss. Therefore, TKM weight loss approaches the process as follows:
- Activating metabolic functions through individual constitutional analysis
- Maintaining the basal metabolic rate by supporting cases of Spleen Deficiency (脾虛), where digestive functions are weakened
- Promoting the excretion of waste products that cause edema or inflammation
However, since the appropriate herbal ingredients vary depending on one's constitution and health status, it is important to receive a personalized prescription through consultation with a specialist. Please visit the clinic for a detailed medical consultation.
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