Q. I struggle with lower body obesity. How can I lose weight in that area, and what is the Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) approach to treating this?

Many people experience the frustration of lower body edema and weight gain that remains stubborn regardless of intense exercise. In Traditional Korean Medicine, lower body obesity is not viewed simply as an accumulation of fat, but as a sign of 'stagnation' in the body's circulatory systems. Our clinical approach typically follows these steps: 1. Assessing Qi and Blood Circulation: We first identify if there is 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) or 'Dameum' (痰飮, abnormal fluid accumulation). When these exist, fluids that descend to the lower body cannot return efficiently, leading to persistent swelling. 2. Evaluating Digestive and Absorptive Function: If the Spleen is deficient (Bi-heo, 脾虛), the body's overall fluid metabolism fails. This makes it easy for edema to harden into subcutaneous fat, so we prioritize strengthening the Spleen to fix the root cause. 3. Personalized Herbal Prescriptions: We use medicinal herbs designed to expel accumulated waste and boost overall energy. Instead of forcing weight loss through starvation, we help the body naturally optimize its energy metabolism. 4. Acupuncture and Moxibustion: We clear the blocked meridians in the lower body. You can think of this as a synergistic process where the herbal medicine pushes from the inside and acupuncture pulls from the outside to restore flow. Since every individual's constitution is different, the most effective solution comes from accurately reading your body's unique state. We invite you to visit our clinic for a detailed consultation.