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한의원 다이어트 진행 방법
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Q. I'm thinking about trying a one-food diet, like eating only cabbage. How does a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic approach this?

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In the past, I also tried fasting or eating only one type of food to lose weight quickly, but it only left me feeling dizzy and exhausted. TKM does not focus solely on calorie restriction; instead, we prioritize your body's digestive efficiency and metabolic capacity. Since extreme restriction is unsustainable, we recommend a gradual approach using a constitution-based diet supported by herbal medicine.

📝 Detailed Answer

Even if cabbage is healthy, relying on a single food source easily disrupts the body's internal balance. In Traditional Korean Medicine, the process for healthy weight loss follows these steps: 1. Constitution and Metabolism Assessment: We first identify why you are gaining weight, such as determining if you have 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), which refers to a deficiency in the Spleen's digestive function. 2. Clearing Waste Products: It is essential to first remove 'Dameum' (痰飮, abnormal fluid retention) and 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) accumulated in the body. Just as you cannot organize a house until you throw out the trash, the body must be cleared of metabolic waste first. 3. Increasing Basal Metabolic Rate: We use herbal medicine to help your body burn energy naturally without the need for extreme starvation. Starving leads to muscle loss, which inevitably results in the 'yo-yo effect' (weight regain). 4. Applying a Tailored Diet: While you can incorporate healthy foods like cabbage, we ensure you consume proteins and fats that suit your specific constitution to prevent nutritional imbalances. 5. Maintenance and Constitutional Improvement: After weight loss, we focus on changing the body's internal 'set point' to create an environment where it is harder to regain weight. Early in my career, I mistakenly believed that 'eating less equals weight loss.' However, through clinical experience, I've learned that the true key is the harmony between 'how you empty' and 'what you fill.' I strongly recommend understanding your body's current state before starting any restrictive diet.
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