Dietary probiotics are very popular these days; how does a Korean medicine clinic help with weight management?

I've personally experienced the dizziness and exhaustion of extreme fasting in the past, so I truly understand the struggle. Rather than relying on a single supplement like probiotics, the most urgent task is to turn on your body's 'metabolic switch.' At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we typically manage weight through the following stages: First, we diagnose your constitution and metabolic state to determine the accumulation of waste products. Specifically, we carefully examine whether there is 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis/blood congestion) caused by poor circulation, or 'Dameum' (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention) resulting from stagnant bodily fluids. Next, we focus on restoring the function of the Spleen and Stomach. If you are in a state of 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen Deficiency), where the organs responsible for digestion and absorption are weakened, even healthy foods can become toxins. We must first enhance digestive power to ensure energy circulates properly. Then, we accelerate metabolism to discharge waste. We use herbal medicine to increase caloric expenditure and push through stagnant 'Qi' (vital energy). The core of our approach is not to force the body, but to facilitate a natural circulation of energy. Finally, we fine-tune your lifestyle habits. We work together to create a realistic diet and sleep pattern that you can maintain even with a busy professional life. While probiotics can offer auxiliary support, long-term management without the 'yo-yo effect' is only possible when the body's internal balance is restored. If you'd like to examine your current health status together, please feel free to visit us anytime.