Q. I've been using medications like Mounjaro, but I'm thinking of switching to a Korean medicine clinic. What is the process for TKM weight loss?

I have personally experienced the dizziness and exhaustion that comes from overly restrictive dieting, so I truly understand the frustration you may feel. TKM weight loss is not simply about reducing numbers on a scale, but about restoring the overall balance of your body. First, we diagnose the accumulation of 'Dam-eum' (痰飮), which refers to metabolic waste and fluids that have stagnated in the body. Especially if you have experienced a significant drop in energy after using Western pharmaceutical weight-loss drugs, we must carefully examine if you are in a state of 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), which is a deficiency of the Spleen/digestive function. The prescription focuses on naturally regulating appetite while increasing your basal metabolic rate. The key is to first remove 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血)—stagnant blood that obstructs circulation—to clear the body's pathways and improve flow. Next, we utilize herbal medicine to induce the burning of body fat. This is not about forced starvation, but about encouraging your body to utilize energy efficiently on its own. Since weight-loss plateaus are inevitable, I will adjust the herbal ingredients to re-elevate your metabolic efficiency, ensuring you don't give up during these phases. Finally, a maintenance period is essential to ensure the weight loss becomes permanent. We will undergo a closing process of correcting eating habits and balancing the body to prevent the yo-yo effect. Ultimately, the most important goal is to lose weight healthily at a pace your body can sustain. Let's discuss your specific condition in detail during your visit.