Q. I'm currently taking over-the-counter diet probiotics or supplements. How does a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic approach weight loss differently?

Many people try restrictive dieting or rely on trendy supplements, only to find themselves feeling exhausted and lightheaded. Based on clinical experience, the key to sustainable weight loss is changing the internal 'environment' of the body. At Baekrokdam TKM Clinic, we utilize the following systematic approach: 1. Constitutional Diagnosis: We first determine if your body is in a state of 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo), where weakened digestive functions prevent the proper generation of energy. 2. Elimination of Waste: We clear 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol, stagnant blood) and 'Phlegm-Fluid' (Dam-eum, unnecessary fluid accumulation) to open up the pathways of circulation. 3. Activating the Metabolic Switch: Through customized herbal medicine, we increase your basal metabolic rate, transforming your body into an efficient engine that burns energy even at rest. 4. Appetite Regulation: We manage sudden hunger and 'false appetite,' allowing you to control your diet without excessive psychological stress. 5. Post-Weight Loss Management: We provide a maintenance phase to help your body adapt to its new weight and minimize the risk of the 'yo-yo effect.' If supplements are seen as 'specific tools,' a TKM approach is akin to 'repairing the engine' itself. Rather than forced starvation, we focus on restoring your body's overall balance for healthy weight loss.