Q. I've been dieting based solely on the numbers from a body fat calculator; how does a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic approach weight loss differently?

While calculator metrics provide a reference, TKM focuses on the fundamental biological environment: 'Why is my body holding onto this fat?' This is why simply eating less often fails to produce lasting results. We focus on four key areas: 1. Assessing Qi and Blood Circulation: When 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) accumulates, circulation slows down, hindering metabolism. It is like trying to force cars onto a highway that is already jammed; we must clear the blockage first. 2. Removing Metabolic Waste: We examine 'Dameum' (痰飮, accumulated phlegm-fluid/waste). If you experience frequent bloating and a feeling of heaviness, your metabolic efficiency is likely low, creating an environment where fat is difficult to burn. 3. Strengthening Digestive Function: Patients with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency) have impaired nutrient absorption and excretion. Forced fasting in this state leads to muscle loss and a drop in basal metabolic rate, making the 'yo-yo effect' highly likely. 4. Personalized Regulation: We utilize customized herbal medicine tailored to your specific constitution and current condition to regulate appetite and boost metabolic rate. Having experienced the trial and error of dieting myself, I know that focusing only on numbers leads to burnout. Instead of enduring a diet that leaves you feeling dizzy and depleted, I recommend a path that restores internal balance, allowing body fat to burn naturally. Please visit us so we can analyze your specific physiological state together.