I always resolve to go on a diet but end up failing. What specifically happens during the weight loss process at a TKM clinic?
Rather than mindless fasting, our process focuses on flipping your body's 'metabolic switch.' I start by thoroughly analyzing your constitution and current physical state, then proceed to clear internal waste in stages while boosting your basal metabolic rate. Finally, we work on modifying your constitution to prevent the yo-yo effect. Having experienced the dizziness of extreme fasting myself, I guide you toward a sustainable path that doesn't push your body beyond its limits.
Weight loss cannot be achieved through willpower alone. If your bodily systems are compromised, even a severe calorie deficit won't yield efficiency. At Baekrokdam TKM Clinic, we follow a specialized four-step approach:
1. Assessing Constitution and Causes of Stagnation: We first evaluate the accumulation of 'Dameum' (痰飮, abnormal fluids and metabolic waste). An excess of Dameum leads to a feeling of heaviness and a sluggish metabolism.
2. Activating Metabolism and Detoxification: Using herbal medicine, we resolve 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, stagnant blood) to improve circulation. Clearing these blockages allows energy to be utilized efficiently throughout the body.
3. Refining Digestion and Absorption: We check for signs of 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, deficiency of the Spleen/digestive system). When digestive functions are weak, energy drops and 'false hunger' occurs more frequently; by strengthening this area, we naturally control appetite.
4. Establishing Homeostasis and Constitutional Balance: Maintaining weight is harder than losing it. This final stage stabilizes your metabolic environment so that your body accepts the new weight as its natural set point.
Instead of simply shaving off numbers on a scale, think of this as a process of restoring bodily balance. Once you visit, we will map out a personalized roadmap tailored to your current state.
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