Q. How do herbal diet medicines actually work to help with weight loss?
They work by increasing metabolism and assisting the excretion of unnecessary waste products based on your specific constitution. Since the approach varies by individual constitution, professional consultation is essential.
📝 Detailed Answer
The core principle is not simply starving yourself or using potent stimulants, but rather normalizing the body's metabolic function. In Traditional Korean Medicine, we specifically examine Dam-eum (phlegm-fluid retention), which are unnecessary waste products accumulated in the body, and Eo-hyeol (blood stasis), which obstructs blood circulation.
When these waste products stagnate, metabolism can decrease, potentially leading to a constitution where weight is easily gained even with minimal intake. Therefore, we can provide support in the following ways:
- Promoting energy expenditure by increasing the basal metabolic rate
- Naturally regulating appetite to prevent overeating
- Reducing edema and assisting in the excretion of toxins from the body
However, because each person's innate constitution and current health status differ, it is important to receive a customized prescription through a medical consultation.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe
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