Q. I want to lower my body fat percentage; specifically, how can a Traditional Korean Medicine clinic help me with this?

Many people try extreme fasting for weight loss, only to end up feeling exhausted and depleted. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we believe that the reason body fat becomes stubborn is often due to the accumulation of internal 'waste.' At Baekrokdam Clinic, we approach fat reduction through the following stages: 1. Removing Metabolic Inhibitors: We identify and clear 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis/stagnant blood) and 'Dameum' (痰飮, abnormal fluid accumulation). When these accumulate, the efficiency of fat burning drops regardless of how little you eat. 2. Restoring Digestive and Absorptive Function: If you are in a state of 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency), your body cannot absorb nutrients properly, leading to increased edema and lethargy. We strengthen this function to transform your body into one that uses energy efficiently. 3. Customized Herbal Prescriptions: We prescribe medicinal herbs tailored to your constitution to increase your basal metabolic rate. Instead of using harsh stimulants that cause insomnia or palpitations, we naturally promote thermogenesis to induce fat burning. 4. Circulation Promotion Therapy: Through acupuncture and moxibustion, we stimulate lymphatic drainage. Improving overall circulation is essential for flushing out metabolic waste and reducing body fat percentage. Ultimately, the core of our approach is resetting a 'resistant body' into one that 'loses weight easily.' Starting with a precise understanding of your physical state will make your journey much more manageable.