What are the specific stages of a weight loss program using herbal medicine?
The process begins with a constitutional diagnosis through a consultation, followed by a personalized herbal prescription combined with metabolic stimulation and dietary management.
When you first visit, we start by identifying 'why your body is prone to gaining weight.' Simply eating less isn't always the answer. I've personally experienced the fatigue and dizziness that come from indiscriminate fasting, so I truly understand those struggles.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), a state of diminished metabolic capacity is often viewed as Bi-heo (脾虛), meaning a deficiency in the Spleen function leading to low energy efficiency. When this is coupled with Dam-jeok (痰積)—the accumulation of metabolic waste or phlegm-fluid—metabolism slows down even further.
💡 Treatment Goal
The goal is not simple weight loss, but rather restoring broken metabolic functions to create a body that can 'burn calories on its own.'
- Step 1: Constitutional Analysis - We check for underlying conditions and metabolic status through medical interviews and examinations.
- Step 2: Customized Prescription - We blend medicinal herbs for appetite suppression and metabolic stimulation tailored to individual symptoms.
- Step 3: Metabolic Acceleration - Herbal medicine is used to increase the basal metabolic rate, creating an environment optimal for burning body fat.
- Step 4: Habit Correction - Once the body feels lighter, we transition to a sustainable dietary plan.
However, because everyone reacts to the medication at a different pace, it is essential to finely tune the prescription throughout the process.
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