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My abdominal obesity levels came back high. How does a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic help with weight loss?

We don't simply tell you to eat less and move more. We first identify why your body is prone to storing fat—whether it's due to an inherently weak digestive system or blocked circulation caused by accumulated waste. By restoring your body's overall balance first, we create an internal environment where weight loss occurs naturally through a structured four-step process.

Many people try extreme fasting, but this often leads to dizziness and a significant drop in energy and productivity. Rather than starving yourself, it is far more important to flip your body's 'metabolic switch.' At Baekrokdam TKM Clinic, we support your journey through the following process: First, we analyze your constitution and the root cause of the weight gain. We determine if you are in a state of 'Bi-Heo' (脾虛, Spleen Deficiency/weak digestive function) or if your Qi and Blood circulation is obstructed. Next, we focus on clearing 'Dam-Eum' (痰飮, abnormal fluid accumulation) and 'Eo-Hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis). Once these blockages are cleared, your metabolism can function smoothly. We then prescribe customized herbal medicine. Rather than forcefully suppressing your appetite, we select medicinal herbs that increase your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and optimize energy utilization. Finally, with the support of these herbs, we work together to establish lifestyle habits that help your body remember and maintain its ideal target weight. Abdominal obesity, in particular, is often closely linked to stress and digestive dysfunction rather than just excess fat. We will help you identify exactly where the blockage is occurring in your body to ensure a sustainable and healthy path toward weight loss.

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