Q. Is it enough to just eat low-calorie snacks while dieting? How does a Korean medicine clinic approach this?

Many people start their weight loss journey by obsessing over calorie calculators, but focusing only on numbers often leads to an imbalance within the body. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we approach weight management through the following systematic stages: 1. Removal of Dam-eum (痰飮, Phlegm-Fluid) and Eo-hyeol (瘀血, Blood Stasis): We first clear unnecessary metabolic waste and stagnant blood. If these 'blockages' remain, metabolism cannot function smoothly regardless of what you eat. 2. Recovery from Bi-heo (脾虛, Spleen Deficiency): 'Bi-heo' refers to a weakened digestive state. When the Spleen function is impaired, you may experience frequent 'false hunger,' leading to a constant craving for low-calorie snacks. We strengthen this function to stabilize your appetite. 3. Replenishing Qi and Blood (氣血): When you starve yourself or excessively restrict nutrients, the body enters a 'survival mode' and attempts to store energy more aggressively. The key is to provide adequate nutrition to maintain a healthy metabolic rate. 4. Personalized Dietary Guidance: Depending on your constitution (Sasang typology), some patients may benefit from specific snacks, while for others, they may be counterproductive. We provide a tailored guide based on your individual body type. Ultimately, my goal is not to help you satisfy hunger with snacks, but to help you build a body that does not feel excessive hunger in the first place. Let's work together to accurately interpret your body's signals.