Q. I'm eating substitute foods like diet pasta; how does your clinic provide dietary guidance?

Many people struggle with digestive discomfort when blindly following trendy diet plans. While substitute foods may be low in calories, they are often 'unfamiliar foods' that can be difficult for the digestive system to process. At Baekrokdam Clinic, we provide guidance through the following systematic approach: First, we assess your digestive function. We check for 'Bi-heo' (Spleen Deficiency), a state where the Spleen's functional capacity is weakened. If you consume artificial sweeteners or processed low-calorie noodles while in this state, it often leads to bloating and a feeling of heaviness. Next, we evaluate the accumulation of 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention) and 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis). Dameum refers to the stagnation of unnecessary fluids and metabolic waste in the body; when this is high, you may experience swelling and lethargy even if you eat very little. Following this, we focus on improving metabolic efficiency. Instead of indiscriminate restriction, we create an environment where the body can effectively burn nutrients as energy. This stage involves using herbal medicine to boost your 'Qi' (vital energy) and normalize your metabolic rate. Finally, we refine your personalized diet. Even when using substitute foods, we fine-tune the selection to ensure they suit your specific constitution and do not stress your intestinal health. Ultimately, the answer is not finding 'foods that others say are good,' but finding 'foods that your own body accepts comfortably.' We invite you to visit our clinic so we can check your current physical condition together.