Through which four stages does a Korean medicine clinic manage repeated diet failures?
The four individualized stages clear phlegm-fluid retention and blood stasis, support spleen qi deficiency and digestion, warm yang qi for energy use, and stabilize appetite and lifestyle for maintenance.
Stage one clears phlegm-fluid retention and blood stasis by first reviewing bodily stagnation rather than calories alone.
Stage two supports spleen qi deficiency so digestion and energy can use nutrients. Stage three warms yang qi to support metabolism and energy use while adjusting meals.
Stage four stabilizes appetite, metabolism, and habits to maintain weight. Rapid loss and freedom from rebound are not promised; pace follows constitution and response.
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