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How can a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic help me manage my health after using weight-loss medications like Mounjaro?

Rather than simply focusing on the number on the scale, we focus on recovering a body exhausted by medication and normalizing your metabolism. Since relying solely on medication or extreme fasting often leads to a severe drop in energy, my goal is to supplement your vital energy (Qi) and clear metabolic waste to create a body that can maintain weight naturally without the fear of a yo-yo effect.

This is a challenge I have spent a great deal of time studying. While modern weight-loss medications offer rapid results, the fatigue they impose on the body is significant. I recall a time in my own journey when I pushed too hard with a restrictive diet and suffered from severe dizziness; it taught me the importance of balance. At Baekrokdam TKM Clinic, we take the following systematic approach: First, we focus on recovering vital energy and treating Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛). Rapid weight loss often leads to a drastic reduction in food intake, which weakens the Spleen's function. We must restore digestive and absorptive capacity first to prevent your basal metabolic rate from plummeting. Next, we eliminate Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum, 痰飮) and Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血). Rapid changes in body weight often leave behind metabolic waste and 'turbid' blood, which hinder circulation. Clearing these obstructions is essential to reducing edema and ensuring a smooth metabolic flow. We then work to normalize your appetite regulation system. The intense hunger that hits after medication wears off is often a hormonal issue, not a lack of willpower. We use herbal medicine to clear 'empty heat' (Heo-yeol) and stabilize the mind and body, helping you regulate your appetite naturally. Finally, we design a personalized lifestyle rhythm. Because every constitution (Sasang) is different, there is no one-size-fits-all diet. I provide guidance on gradually increasing activity levels based on your specific physical condition to avoid overexertion. The core objective is to create an internal environment where your body can burn energy on its own. Rather than rushing, let's prioritize healthy recovery and solve these challenges together, step by step.

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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