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

Many are accustomed to the approach of 'injecting a specific area to lose fat.' However, in Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we first examine the root cause of weight gain—specifically, why your body persists in accumulating fat. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we generally guide your weight loss journey through the following stages: 1. Constitutional Diagnosis and Root Cause Analysis: We first determine if you are in a state of Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛), where weakened digestive function leads to decreased energy metabolism. 2. Elimination of Waste Products: We clear 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention) and 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) accumulated in the body. Dam-eum refers to the abnormal accumulation of bodily fluids, and Eo-hyeol refers to stagnant blood circulation. If these pathways are blocked, the effectiveness of any treatment may be delayed. 3. Activating the Metabolic Switch: We use herbal medicine to increase your basal metabolic rate, inducing the body to utilize stored fat as its primary energy source. 4. Maintenance and Stabilization: We regulate the process so the body does not experience shock from sudden changes, creating an environment that prevents the 'yo-yo effect' (weight regain). Through extensive study and clinical trial and error, it has become clear that 'circulation' is the fundamental key. The answer is not simply eating less, but unblocking the stagnant areas of your body. We invite you to visit us to discuss your specific concerns in detail.