Q. I've been trying to lose weight by looking at 'motivation photos' on Instagram and YouTube, but how does a Korean medicine clinic approach dieting?

I once tried to rely solely on willpower, eating nothing but chicken breast and obsessing over exercise. Eventually, I hit a wall where my body simply stopped moving and I felt dizzy. It wasn't a lack of will; my body's 'fuel efficiency' had collapsed. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we don't see weight gain as just an increase in fat; we view it as a result of accumulated waste and diminished organ function. 1. Clearing Stagnation: First, we remove 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis/stagnant blood) and 'Dameum' (痰飮, abnormal fluid accumulation/phlegm). Just as a traffic jam stops cars, these metabolic wastes block the flow of energy and nutrients. 2. Restoring Digestive Absorption: We treat 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency). When the Spleen function is weak, the body fails to absorb nutrients efficiently and instead accumulates waste, making you more prone to swelling and weight gain. 3. Activating the Metabolic Switch: We replenish your Qi (vital energy) so your body can burn calories efficiently. This ensures that your weight stabilizes naturally without the need for extreme fasting. 4. Lifestyle Correction: We customize your diet and activity levels based on your specific bodily condition. Getting impatient from 'motivation photos' often leads to physical exhaustion. Fixing the 'engine' first is the fastest and most sustainable way to achieve weight loss without the yo-yo effect. Let's work through this together.