Q. How do you help with dietary management, such as egg-based diets, at your clinic?

I have personally experienced the struggle of obsessively eating only chicken breast and eggs out of pure ambition. While it felt manageable for a few days, I soon felt completely drained and dizzy. Having been through that 'trial and error' myself, I deeply understand that mindset. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we prioritize 'metabolic efficiency' over simple fasting or extreme restriction. Specifically, if a patient suffers from Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛), insisting on a high-protein diet alone can actually worsen indigestion or edema. Therefore, I approach dietary management in the following sequence: 1. Assessing Energy Levels: We determine how much energy remains in your body. If your vitality is depleted and you further restrict your diet, your body enters 'survival mode,' drastically lowering your metabolism. 2. Clearing Phlegm-Fluid (Dam-eum, 痰飮): We first clear the metabolic waste known as Dam-eum. Only when the digestive pathways are clear can proteins, like eggs, be properly absorbed and utilized as energy. 3. Constitution-Based Diet: Rather than blindly following an 'eggs-only' rule, we allocate vegetables and carbohydrates according to your specific Sasang constitution. This prevents the brain from perceiving that the body is starving. 4. Managing Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血) and Circulation: By resolving blood stasis, we improve overall circulation. Nutrients must reach every cell for the body to efficiently burn body fat. 5. Establishing Maintenance Mechanisms: This final stage stabilizes the 'set point' your body remembers after weight loss to prevent the yo-yo effect. Ultimately, the goal is to find 'a diet that your body can actually handle.' Let's work together to find the most comfortable and sustainable path for you.