Q. I'm finding it so hard to stick to a diet of just chicken breast. What steps does a Korean medicine clinic take to help with weight loss?

Hello, I am Dr. Choi Yeon-seung of Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. I once stocked my freezer with chicken breast only to have it become a 'relic'—I realized that the body isn't a machine and doesn't respond to calorie restriction alone. At our clinic, we follow a systematic weight loss process. First, we clear 'Phlegm-fluid' (Damyum), the metabolic waste resulting from poor fluid circulation that causes heaviness and edema. Next, we treat 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo). In Traditional Korean Medicine, the Spleen is the energy factory; if this function is weak, even high-protein foods like chicken breast cause indigestion instead of being absorbed. We also resolve 'Blood Stasis' (Eohyeol) to ensure that toxins released during fat burning do not block the circulation of Qi and Blood. This improves metabolic efficiency and keeps the body warm. Finally, we help you establish a diet tailored to your 'Constitution,' as chicken may not be the ideal protein source for everyone. The core of our treatment is helping your body use energy better, rather than just focusing on eating less.