Q. Should I cut out fried chicken completely while dieting? I’m curious about how Traditional Korean Medicine clinics manage diet plans.

Craving chicken is often the hardest part of starting a diet. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we view dieting not just as weight loss, but as a process of restoring the body's broken balance. First, we must clear 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid), which are non-physiological waste products. When these accumulate, they hinder circulation, causing bloating and stagnation. Second, we address 'Biheo' (Spleen Qi deficiency). When the digestive system is weak, it stores food as fat instead of converting it into energy; strengthening the Spleen is crucial for boosting your basal metabolic rate. Third, resolving 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis) is essential for clear circulation and efficient fat burning, especially for those struggling with stubborn lower-body weight. To manage appetite, TKM herbal medicine helps calm overactive hunger and naturally reduces stomach capacity, so you feel satisfied with just a few pieces of chicken rather than a whole box. Your diet doesn't have to be limited to bland chicken breasts; we help you find foods that suit your specific constitution and suggest gradual shifts, such as choosing roasted chicken over fried. By improving your internal environment first, diet management becomes much more sustainable and less of a struggle.