Q. I've planned a diet focused on chicken breast and vegetables; what kind of dietary guidance do you provide at the clinic?

In my own younger days, I was overly ambitious and insisted on a diet of only chicken breast and salads, only to experience a sudden drop in energy and dizziness. I've been through what some call 'dietary trial and error.' In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we focus less on calculating calories and more on the process of how food is transformed into energy. While chicken breast and sautéed vegetables are excellent, those with Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛)—a weakened digestive function—may experience indigestion or edema if they suddenly switch to raw vegetables or cold proteins. At Baekrokdam, we approach dietary guidance through the following stages: 1. Assessing Digestive Absorption: We first determine if your gastrointestinal function is capable of sufficiently digesting high levels of protein and dietary fiber. 2. Clearing Dam-eum (痰飮): We remove 'phlegm-fluid'—metabolic waste accumulated in the body—to create an internal environment where metabolism can function smoothly. 3. Replenishing Qi and Regulating Appetite: Instead of forced starvation, we supplement deficient energy (Qi) to eliminate 'false hunger' and help you naturally reduce your food intake. 4. Managing Eo-hyeol (瘀血): We clear 'blood stasis' that hinders circulation, ensuring nutrients are delivered efficiently throughout the body to be used as energy. Ultimately, the core question is whether the diet is something 'your body can actually process.' Excessive restriction is the shortest path to the yo-yo effect. When you visit us, we will work together to find the optimal eating rhythm tailored to your current physical condition.