My InBody results show a very high abdominal fat percentage. How does a Korean medicine clinic help manage this?
We don't focus on starvation. Instead, we analyze the root cause of why fat accumulates specifically in your abdomen, as constitutions and metabolic capacities vary by individual. Using herbal medicine to clear waste products and acupuncture to improve circulation, we optimize your body's natural ability to burn fat through a systematic, step-by-step process.
Many people try to lose weight through sheer willpower and extreme fasting, but this often leads to exhaustion without significant fat loss. A more systematic approach is required.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), abdominal obesity is addressed through the following framework:
1. Identifying Metabolic Stagnation: We examine whether there is an accumulation of 'Dam-eum' (痰飮), which refers to accumulated metabolic waste. If Dam-eum is prevalent, weight loss becomes difficult regardless of caloric restriction.
2. Improving Digestive Absorption: If you suffer from 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or a deficiency in the Spleen function, nutrients are not efficiently converted into energy and are instead stored as fat. We first restore this functional capacity.
3. Promoting Blood Circulation: We resolve 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血), or stagnant blood, to enhance overall circulation. Improved blood flow is essential for increasing the efficiency of fat oxidation.
4. Customized Herbal Prescription: We design a personalized herbal formula to supplement deficient Qi (vital energy) and eliminate excess waste products.
5. Lifestyle Modification: Rather than prescribing grueling exercise, we determine an activity level that is sustainable and appropriate for your current physical strength.
Ultimately, our goal is to answer the question: 'Why is my body persistently storing fat?' Instead of forced weight loss, we strive to restore the body's internal balance so that you naturally develop a physique that resists fat accumulation.
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