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Q. I'm so exhausted from dieting while only looking at calorie counters. How does a Korean medicine clinic manage diet plans?

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Focusing solely on calories can be exhausting. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we prioritize 'metabolic efficiency' over simple intake numbers. If you have Spleen Deficiency (Biheo), your body fails to transform food into energy, leading to the accumulation of Phlegm-fluid (Dameum), or metabolic waste. We focus on a step-by-step approach to restore metabolism and identify foods that suit your specific constitution.

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Relying strictly on calorie counting often leads to burnout and fatigue. Korean medicine shifts the focus toward 'metabolic efficiency' rather than just the numbers on a scale. Our clinical approach follows these key steps: First, we address Spleen Deficiency (Biheo) to boost metabolic power. In TKM, the Spleen is responsible for the 'transportation and transformation' of nutrients. When this function is weak, food is not converted into energy but is instead stored as 'Phlegm-fluid' (Dameum), a form of pathological metabolic waste. Rather than simply starving yourself, the priority is to warm and activate the digestive system so your body can utilize energy effectively. Second, we clear Blood Stasis (Eohyeol) to facilitate circulation. If there is stagnant or 'stuck' blood in the system, weight loss becomes extremely difficult regardless of caloric deficit. Clearing these blockages is essential to opening the pathways for waste elimination and reducing inflammation. Third, we provide a personalized diet based on your unique constitution. There is no single 'correct' diet for everyone; some individuals require cooling foods to clear internal heat, while others need warming ingredients to boost a cold metabolism. We identify the specific food properties that harmonize with your body type. Finally, we stabilize lifestyle habits. Through regular eating and sleep patterns, we signal to the body that it is 'safe' to burn energy, which is the most effective way to prevent the yo-yo effect. Throughout this entire process, we provide detailed counseling and customized herbal medicine (Hanyak) to ensure a healthy, sustainable transformation.
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