A 'No Diet Day' sounds very tempting. I've failed every time I tried to lose weight—how does a Korean medicine clinic manage weight healthily step-by-step?
I understand the frustration of failing after starving yourself. In TKM, we first clear 'Phlegm-fluid' (metabolic waste) to open up your body's circulation. We then address 'Spleen Deficiency' to boost your basal metabolism and resolve 'Blood Stasis' to improve edema and blood flow. By combining this with a constitution-based diet, we help your body find its natural balance without the pain of extreme hunger.
Many people are exhausted by the cycle of extreme weight loss and the yo-yo effect. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we view weight gain as a result of 'metabolic imbalance' rather than just overeating. First, we must clear 'Phlegm-fluid' (Damyum), which is metabolic waste that accumulates and slows down your system. Next, we treat 'Spleen Deficiency' (Biheo); when Spleen function is weak, the body tends to store energy as fat rather than utilizing it. Revitalizing this function is essential to increasing your basal metabolic rate and preventing future weight regain. We also focus on removing 'Blood Stasis' (Eohyeol) to improve circulation and reduce swelling, which helps refine the body's silhouette. Finally, we provide guidance based on your individual constitution, as some people need to clear internal heat while others need to warm their system to lose weight effectively. Our goal is not to starve the body, but to create an internal environment where your body naturally burns energy efficiently.
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