Q. I've repeated extreme diets and fasting; how does your clinic approach weight loss in this case?

I have personally experienced the exhaustion and dizziness that comes from reckless fasting in my youth, so I deeply empathize with your frustration. When you restrict your diet too extremely, the body perceives it as an 'emergency state' and drastically lowers the metabolic rate to conserve energy. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this condition is often referred to as 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo, 脾虛). When the Spleen's function is weakened, nutrient absorption and transport are impaired, leading to low energy levels and easy bloating. Continued fasting exacerbates this deficiency, making the 'yo-yo effect' occur much faster. Therefore, I guide your recovery through the following stages: First, we remove 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention). This involves clearing abnormal fluids and metabolic waste to open up the body's metabolic pathways. Next, we purify 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis)—stagnant blood that hinders circulation—to ensure energy reaches the periphery of the body. Once the pathways are clear, we supplement your vital energy (Qi) so that your starved body feels safe enough to begin burning energy again. Finally, we normalize the signals between the brain and the stomach to naturally regulate excessive cravings. Dieting is not a battle of 'eating less,' but a process of building a 'body that burns well.' The path to sustainable success lies in accurately reading your body's current state and receiving a prescription tailored to it.