Q. I keep experiencing the yo-yo effect. Is there a way to identify the fundamental cause of obesity in my body?
We identify the cause by analyzing your constitutional characteristics and the function of your internal organs. The key is to diagnose and resolve the underlying reasons why your metabolic efficiency has declined.
📝 Detailed Answer
When you experience repeated weight regain, you might feel as if your body is 'broken.' If simply eating less and moving more is no longer effective, we must examine the structural and constitutional issues (form) within the body.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), the recurrence of the yo-yo effect is often viewed as a state of diminished metabolic capacity, specifically known as Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo). When the function of the Spleen is weakened, the absorption and transportation of nutrients are impaired, creating a body type that gains weight easily and struggles to lose it.
💡 Diagnostic Points
Rather than focusing solely on weight numbers, our priority is to determine whether your body's 'metabolic switch' is currently turned on.
The process of finding the root cause generally follows this progression:
- Medical Inquiry and Constitutional Analysis: We check your digestion, sleep quality, and the degree of edema to evaluate overall energy efficiency.
- Assessment of Phlegm Accumulation (Dam-jeok): We diagnose whether Dam-jeok (accumulated waste) is blocking the circulation of Qi and Blood.
- Evaluation of Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol): We examine if stagnated blood circulation has led to a decline in basal metabolism.
- Customized Prescription Design: Based on the analyzed cause, we establish a treatment plan aimed at boosting your metabolism.
Ultimately, this is a process of finding the 'correct answer' tailored to your specific body. Since every individual's constitution is different, the fastest way to determine your exact condition is through a personal consultation.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director
