I keep failing at dieting. What is the treatment process for weight loss at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic?

Repeated dieting and the 'yo-yo' effect can be physically and mentally exhausting. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), weight gain is viewed not simply as a lack of willpower, but as a sign of a dysfunctional metabolic system. The clinical approach typically follows these systematic stages: 1. Detoxification: We first clear stagnant toxins known as Phlegm-rheum (Dam-eum, abnormal body fluids) and Blood stasis (Eohyeol). If these byproducts block your circulation, your body feels heavy and resists weight loss regardless of how little you eat. 2. Boosting Metabolism: The core step is addressing Spleen deficiency (Biheo). In TKM, the Spleen is responsible for transformation and transportation; if it is weak, nutrients are stored as fat instead of being converted into energy. Herbal medicine helps 'flip the switch' on your metabolism. 3. Natural Appetite Control: Instead of forced suppression, we manage hunger naturally by cooling 'Stomach Heat' and helping the brain signal satiety more effectively. This allows your eating habits to self-correct without extreme stress. 4. Stabilization of Constitution: This final phase ensures your body recognizes the new weight as its permanent 'set point.' We replenish Vital Energy (Qi) to prevent the yo-yo effect and solidify the constitutional changes. Ultimately, weight loss should be a process of reconciling with your body, not depleting its strength. By analyzing your specific constitution and habits, TKM provides a healthy path that protects your overall vitality while achieving your goals.