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Q. I've experienced side effects after taking weight loss supplements. How can a Korean medicine clinic help me?

A.

The priority is restoring your body's disrupted balance. We focus on soothing the digestive system and fatigued liver sensitized by strong supplements while removing accumulated metabolic waste. Rather than pushing for further weight loss or fasting, we focus on awakening your body's natural ability to utilize energy efficiently.

📝 Detailed Answer

Many people experience dizziness or fatigue when aggressive dieting or supplements override the body's natural rhythm. Side effects from supplements typically occur when the metabolic rhythm is disrupted. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we follow a systematic recovery process: 1. Recovery of Vitality and Stabilization: We calm the digestive and nervous systems strained by potent synthetic ingredients. In TKM, when the Spleen is deficient (Bi-heo, 脾虛), nutrient absorption fails, leading to chronic fatigue. 2. Removal of Toxins and Waste: We clear 'Dam-eum' (痰飮), which refers to metabolic waste produced by impaired fluid metabolism. Removing these residues is essential for restarting a healthy metabolism. 3. Improving Blood Circulation: We resolve 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血), or blood stasis. By clearing stagnated blood and improving circulation, the efficiency of body fat combustion naturally increases. 4. Personalized Metabolic Regulation: We use customized herbal prescriptions tailored to your specific constitution to gradually raise your basal metabolic rate. Ultimately, the key is finding a pace that your body can sustainably handle. I encourage you to set aside your urgency and work with me to systematically reset your body's health.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

Chief Director

Last reviewed 2026.05.12

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