Q. Instead of procedures like fat-dissolving injections, how is weight loss handled at a Korean medicine clinic?

Many people try starving themselves or following fad diets, but this often leads to exhaustion and dizziness. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), weight gain is not viewed simply as a result of 'eating too much,' but as a systemic imbalance. At Baekrokdam Clinic, our weight loss program typically follows these steps: 1. Constitutional Diagnosis and Toxin Assessment: We first check for the presence of Eohyeol (瘀血, blood stasis/waste) and Dameum (痰飮, abnormal fluid retention). When these accumulate, metabolism slows down, making it difficult to lose weight even with a calorie deficit. 2. Improving Digestion and Absorption: Many patients suffer from Bi-heo (脾虛), a deficiency in the Spleen/Stomach function. Poor digestive power can lead to bloating and an inability to utilize energy efficiently, creating a constitution prone to weight gain. We focus on restoring this function first. 3. Personalized Herbal Medicine: We prescribe herbal formulas that naturally regulate appetite and increase the metabolic rate. Instead of aggressively suppressing hunger, the medicine replenishes deficient energy while facilitating the combustion of unnecessary fat. 4. Lifestyle Correction: Medication is only one part of the process. We provide guidance on sleep patterns and eating habits, supporting you until your body recovers its own natural regulatory abilities. Ultimately, rather than the cliché advice of 'eat less and move more,' our approach is about flipping the 'broken switch' in your body to restart your metabolism.