Q. I'm trying to lose weight by drinking low-calorie drinks like diet lattes; how does a TKM clinic approach this?

To be honest, I've also had those moments in the past where I tried to compromise by thinking, 'This much should be fine,' only to end up with uncontrollable cravings. I've been there! (laughs) Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) focuses on 'bodily balance' rather than calculating calories. A state where one constantly seeks low-calorie substitutes is often referred to as Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, bi-heo). When the Spleen's function is weakened, nutrient absorption and transport are impaired, causing the brain to constantly crave sugar. At Baekrokdam TKM Clinic, we approach this as follows: 1. Constitutional Diagnosis: We determine whether your body is burning energy efficiently or if there is a metabolic stagnation. 2. Removal of Waste Products: We clear 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention) and 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) to open up the body's circulation pathways. 3. Metabolic Activation: We do not force starvation. Instead, we boost your basal metabolism to help the body naturally utilize energy. 4. Dietary Correction: Instead of temporary fixes like low-calorie drinks, we help you find ways to fulfill the actual nutrients your body requires. Simply enduring hunger is too difficult. If you first revitalize your body's Qi (energy) and then regulate your intake, the process becomes much easier. Please visit us for a comfortable consultation to check your current condition.