I've heard the ketogenic diet is beneficial; how does your clinic approach and support this?

While the ketogenic diet is an efficient method, it is not a one-size-fits-all approach because every individual has a different capacity for digestion and absorption. At Baekrokdam Clinic, we approach the diet through the following clinical stages: 1. Assessment of Digestive Health: We first check for Bi-heo (脾虛), a deficiency in Spleen function. Patients with poor fat digestion may experience bloating or diarrhea if they suddenly switch to a high-fat diet. 2. Elimination of Metabolic Waste: We focus on removing Dam-eum (痰飮), which refers to accumulated phlegm and fluid waste. If the body's drainage pathways are blocked, you may still feel heavy and sluggish regardless of the diet. 3. Supporting Energy Transition: We use customized herbal medicine to manage the lethargy and 'keto rash' that can occur during the transition from burning glucose to burning fat, preventing burnout and premature abandonment of the diet. 4. Promoting Circulation: We incorporate acupuncture to resolve Eo-hyeol (瘀血, stagnant blood) and improve blood flow. Enhanced circulation is essential for the metabolic effects of the diet to be fully realized. The core philosophy is to first ensure that 'your body can handle the diet.' Rather than strictly following a generic meal plan, we recommend assessing your current organ functions and constitutional strength before beginning.