If you have tried crash dieting, you likely know the cycle: initial weight loss followed by a lack of energy, which eventually leads to binge eating. Many of us have experienced that dizziness and exhaustion from overly restrictive diets.

In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), the focus is not simply on eating less, but on increasing metabolic efficiency. Specifically, we work to eliminate Damjeok (痰積, phlegm-fluid accumulation)—metabolic waste stored in the body—and Eohyeol (瘀血, blood stasis) that hinders circulation, creating an optimal internal environment for burning body fat.

The advantages and considerations of combining a diet with herbal medicine are as follows:

• Advantages: The herbal medicine naturally regulates appetite, making it easier to stick to your diet, and prevents the loss of vitality caused by Bi-heo (脾虛, Spleen deficiency) or weakened digestive function.
• Caution: Using potent herbs that are not suited to your specific constitution may cause side effects such as heart palpitations or insomnia. Therefore, a personalized 1:1 diagnostic consultation is essential.

Ultimately, the most important thing is to achieve 'sustainable' weight loss through a prescription tailored to your unique body type. I recommend starting after receiving an accurate diagnosis of your current health status.