I've experienced irregular periods after taking diet pills; how can a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic help me?
Irregular cycles often occur when the body's balance is disrupted by sudden weight loss or strong pharmacological reactions. We focus on a phased approach to restore the circulation of Qi and Blood and replenish depleted bodily fluids, creating an internal environment where your body is healthy enough to sustain weight loss.
I completely understand how overwhelming and dizzying it feels when your body's condition deteriorates due to overly ambitious dieting. In Traditional Korean Medicine, irregular menstruation following diet pill use is viewed as an 'imbalance of Qi and Blood.' Our approach involves the following clinical stages:
1. Removal of Blood Stasis (Eohyeol): We clear 'Blood Stasis'—stagnant blood or metabolic debris—to improve blood flow to the uterus.
2. Supplementing Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo): When digestive functions are weakened, the body lacks the necessary nutrients to produce hormones, affecting the menstrual cycle. We focus on strengthening the Spleen to restore this.
3. Regulating Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum): We resolve the accumulation of metabolic waste products to improve overall metabolic efficiency.
4. Stabilizing the Mind and Spirit: We soothe the nervous system and reduce stress levels triggered by rapid weight loss to help restore hormonal balance.
Yo-yo effects and side effects following Western diet medications are not failures of will, but SOS signals from your body. Rather than returning to restrictive fasting, we suggest recovering at a pace your body can handle. We invite you to visit our clinic for a comprehensive assessment of your current health status.
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