It is disheartening when the scale doesn't budge despite trying everything from diet pills to trendy weight-loss fads. At our clinic, we address the root causes of weight gain through a structured 4-step process. First is the 'Purification' stage. We must clear metabolic waste known as phlegm-rheum (Dameum). Just as a clogged sink won't drain, we must detoxify the system first so that the herbal medicine can be fully effective. Next, we activate your dormant metabolism. In Traditional Korean Medicine, if you are in a state of 'Spleen Deficiency' (Biheo), the energy from the food you eat is not distributed properly and turns into fat. By strengthening your Qi and metabolic rate, we turn your body into a 'high-combustion' system that burns fat efficiently. The third step focuses on circulation and intensive weight loss. By resolving blood stasis (Eohyeol), or stagnant blood, we improve systemic circulation. This often resolves concurrent symptoms like cold extremities while making stubborn fat much easier to burn. Finally, we focus on muscle preservation and preventing the yo-yo effect. The body naturally tries to return to its previous heavier set-point. The most critical part of our treatment is ensuring the brain recognizes your new weight as the true 'normal' while preventing muscle loss. I will work closely with you to create a plan tailored to your specific constitution that you can realistically sustain.