Calorie counting can be incredibly draining, and at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we focus on fundamentally changing your body’s constitution through a systematic four-stage process. First, we clear 'Phlegm-fluid' (痰飮), which refers to internal metabolic wastes. Just as a clogged drain must be cleared for water to flow, these wastes must be removed to restore circulation. Second, we address 'Spleen Deficiency' (脾虛) to improve metabolic efficiency. Many people feel lethargic during diets because their digestive and metabolic functions are weakened; we use herbal medicine to replenish 'Qi' (vital energy) so the body can burn energy effectively. Third, we resolve 'Blood Stasis' (瘀血)—stagnant blood that causes poor circulation and swelling. Once these blockages are removed, you will feel much lighter. Finally, we focus on the stabilization stage. Since the body has a biological tendency to return to its previous weight (homeostasis), we provide support until your body fully adapts to its new metabolic environment to prevent the yo-yo effect. TKM weight loss is a healing process that fills what is lacking and clears what is blocked.