📝 Detailed Answer
Many patients experience fatigue and dizziness when attempting extreme fasting. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), abdominal obesity is viewed not just as excess fat, but as a signal of 'stagnation in circulation' within the body.
At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we guide you through the following process:
1. Constitution Analysis and Root Cause Identification: We conduct a thorough assessment to determine the cause. We check if you are in a state of 'Spleen Deficiency' (脾虛, bi-heo), where digestive functions are impaired, or if your energy is congested due to stress.
2. Waste Removal Phase: We first clear 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, abnormal fluid accumulation) and 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis). Removing these metabolic wastes is essential for restoring smooth circulation and metabolism.
3. Metabolic Stimulation and Weight Control: Through customized herbal medicine, we raise your basal metabolic rate to help your body use energy more efficiently. Prescriptions are tailored to each individual to ensure no undue strain on the body.
4. Homeostasis and Maintenance: The core goal is to lower the body's 'set point' for weight rather than forcing a rapid drop. We help you adjust dietary habits and lifestyle patterns to prevent the yo-yo effect.
Rather than simply stripping away weight, consider this a process of restoring your body to its optimal state where it can naturally burn fat.