Q. What exactly is the process for weight loss management at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic?

Having experienced the dizziness and fatigue of reckless fasting myself in the past, I deeply understand the frustration patients feel. At Baekrokdam Clinic, we avoid indiscriminate weight loss and instead use a phased approach to restore bodily balance. 1. Analysis of Constitution and Medical History: We first identify your current state—whether you suffer from Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, bi-heo), leading to poor digestion, or have accumulated waste due to poor circulation. 2. Customized Herbal Prescription: We prescribe herbal medicine tailored to your constitution. The key is to remove 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention) and 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis), which act as metabolic debris, to ensure smooth energy flow. 3. Appetite and Metabolic Regulation: With the help of the medication, you can naturally reduce your food intake and increase your basal metabolic rate to use energy more efficiently. 4. Plateau Management and Support: Weight loss inevitably hits a plateau. During these times, we use acupuncture and supplementary prescriptions to boost your vitality and create an internal environment that prevents the 'yo-yo' effect. Ultimately, dieting is not just a matter of willpower, but a matter of your body's condition. The most important thing is finding a pace your body can sustain. Instead of struggling alone, please visit us so we can determine the right direction together.