I understand the concern regarding abdominal fat as we age; I have personally experienced the struggle of trying to lose weight through starvation, so I empathize with my patients. Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) focuses on addressing the root cause of fat accumulation rather than just the numbers on a scale. First, we identify your 'Constitution,' as everyone metabolizes energy differently. We then focus on clearing 'Dam-eum' (phlegm-retained fluid)—metabolic waste that blocks your body’s pathways, making weight loss difficult regardless of how little you eat. Once the body is detoxified, we address 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo). In TKM, the Spleen system is responsible for transformation and transportation; if it is weak, food is stored as fat instead of being converted into energy. We prescribe herbal medicine to strengthen the Spleen and raise your basal metabolic rate. Finally, we resolve 'Eo-hyeol' (blood stasis) to improve circulation, which significantly enhances fat-burning efficiency. This systematic approach is much more sustainable than sheer willpower, as it restores your body’s internal balance and circulation.