In a TKM clinic, weight management is approached through a holistic process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription: 1. **Comprehensive Diagnosis**: We look beyond weight to understand why your body is prone to gaining weight. For instance, if you have Spleen Deficiency (脾虛), your digestive system cannot process nutrients effectively, and your energy (Qi) fails to circulate. Strict fasting for such individuals can actually worsen their health. 2. **Addressing Root Causes**: Many patients suffer from the accumulation of Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮)—metabolic waste—and Blood Stasis (瘀血)—obstructed blood flow. Without clearing these obstructions, weight loss is difficult regardless of caloric restriction. 3. **Organ Function Recovery**: If the functions of the Liver (肝) and Kidney (腎) are impaired, lipid metabolism and water excretion are hindered. Herbal medicine is used to tonify these organs, stimulating the body's natural metabolic capacity. 4. **Lifestyle Adjustment**: Treatment extends beyond prescriptions to include dietary rhythms and sleep patterns. For example, if a patient has a constitution that struggles with digestion after 7 PM, we recommend light porridge or vegetables for dinner. 5. **Gradual Weight Control**: We avoid aggressive, rapid weight loss. Our goal is a sustainable pace—typically 2-3kg per month—where the body feels comfortable. By resolving underlying issues like Spleen Deficiency and Phlegm-Fluid, the risk of the 'yo-yo effect' (weight regain) is significantly reduced. While conventional diet pills primarily focus on appetite suppression or absorption blocking, TKM addresses the preceding stage: "Why did this body become prone to weight gain?" Although progress may seem slower initially, this method is far more stable and sustainable in the long run.