I always seem to fail at dieting. What is the step-by-step approach at a Korean medicine clinic? I'm interested in how your systematic method works.
Dieting is difficult when you only focus on starving yourself rather than addressing internal imbalances. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we follow a systematic process: first, we clear metabolic waste (toxins) from the body; then, we restore metabolic functions and help maintain your improved constitution. This approach is rooted in the TKM principle of balancing 'emptying and filling' to achieve sustainable weight loss.
If you rush into exercise without preparing your body, it can often be counterproductive. Internal obstacles such as Blood Stasis (Eohyeol), which hinders circulation, or Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum), the buildup of abnormal metabolic waste, can prevent weight loss regardless of your effort. Our systematic TKM approach follows these critical stages:
1. Emptying: We begin by detoxifying the body. When Phlegm-Fluid accumulates, the body feels heavy and prone to swelling. Clearing these wastes opens the pathways for the smooth circulation of Qi and Blood, which is the foundation of weight loss.
2. Supplementing: Starvation is counterproductive. A state of Spleen Deficiency (Biheo) triggers a survival response where the body holds onto fat to save energy. By nourishing the body’s vital energy, we naturally boost the basal metabolic rate.
3. Appetite Control: Relying on willpower alone has its limits. TKM herbal prescriptions help regulate hunger signals in the brain, allowing you to feel satisfied with smaller portions and transition to healthier eating habits without extreme stress.
4. Stabilization: This is the most crucial phase to prevent the Yo-yo effect. Your brain needs time to accept the new weight as your 'natural set point.' We provide management to ensure your improved constitution and internal environment become permanent.
By understanding these biological principles and following a phased approach, dieting becomes much more manageable. At Baekrokdam, we are committed to guiding you through this step-by-step transformation for lasting results.
Clinician review