Q. I've experienced irregular periods and other side effects after taking diet pills. How can a Korean medicine clinic help me?

If you experience irregular menstruation or a decline in general condition during a diet, it should be viewed as an 'SOS signal' from your body. These symptoms typically occur when the flow of Qi and Blood (氣血) is obstructed due to sudden caloric restriction or strong pharmaceutical reactions. At Baekrokdam, we approach this recovery through the following stages: First, we clear 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, abnormal metabolic waste) and 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, stagnant blood/blood stasis) to improve systemic circulation. Clearing these obstructions opens the pathways for hormones to flow smoothly. Next, we treat 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency) to restore digestive and absorptive functions. Since poor digestive health prevents the absorption of essential nutrients, it often exacerbates menstrual irregularities. We focus on boosting your vital energy to rebuild your foundational physical strength. To address coldness in the lower abdomen, which restricts blood flow, we utilize acupuncture and moxibustion to warm the 'Ha-cho' (下焦, the lower burner/lower body region), thereby normalizing uterine function. Finally, instead of a restrictive approach, we perform constitution-based adjustments, tailoring herbal ingredients to your specific state. Stable health is a prerequisite for sustainable weight management. Having experienced similar trials and errors during my own studies, I know that pushing the body too hard inevitably leads to yo-yo effects or side effects. Instead of simply 'stripping away,' focus on 'filling and regulating.' I will be here to guide you through this process slowly and steadily.