Q. I want to lose weight using a diet focused on protein shakes. How can your clinic help me with this?

Many people experience bloating and a loss of energy when switching exclusively to protein shakes. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this often indicates a state of 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo, 脾虛). When your digestive absorption capacity is low but high-protein intake continues, the body cannot process it all, leading to the accumulation of 'Dam-eum' (痰飮)—metabolic waste similar to phlegm. When these viscous residues stagnate in the body, metabolism slows down, which can paradoxically make it harder to lose weight. At Baekrokdam Clinic, we take the following approach: First, we evaluate your current gut health to determine if you can fully absorb protein. Next, we clear the metabolic pathways by removing stagnant waste, such as 'Dam-eum' (痰飮) and 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis/stagnant blood). We then prescribe constitution-specific herbal medicine to supplement depleted energy and naturally regulate appetite, helping your body adapt to the shake-based diet smoothly. Finally, we guide you through a gradual transition back to whole foods, systematically improving your digestive power to prevent the 'yo-yo effect.' The core issue is not just 'what you eat,' but 'how your body processes it.' Instead of struggling alone, we invite you to start your journey by accurately understanding your unique physiological state.