Q. I've been eating nothing but chicken breast for my diet. How do you approach weight loss at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic?

Many people start their weight loss journey with extreme restrictions, such as only eating chicken breast and sweet potatoes, which often leads to dizziness and a decline in quality of life. Our approach focuses on optimizing the internal environment of the body first. 1. Constitutional Diagnosis and Vitality Support: We examine if you have Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛). If your digestive and absorptive functions are impaired, forcing a high-protein diet can actually damage your health further. 2. Removal of Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum, 痰飮) and Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血): We clear accumulated metabolic waste (phlegm-fluid) and stagnant blood. Just as you cannot drain a sink if the pipe is clogged, we must first open the circulation pathways to revitalize your metabolism. 3. Metabolic Promotion and Appetite Regulation: We use herbal medicine to raise your basal metabolic rate and soothe 'false hunger.' The goal is not to endure hunger through sheer willpower, but to help your body naturally signal when it is satisfied. 4. Sustainable Dietary Guidance: We do not demand that you cut out entire food groups. Instead, we help you balance proteins and carbohydrates to fit your unique lifestyle. Ultimately, dieting is about finding the limit your body can comfortably manage. Rather than rushing the process, let us work together to align your health and weight.