What exactly are the steps involved in a diet program at a Korean medicine clinic?

With so much conflicting diet information available, it can be confusing. I personally experimented with many trendy methods before becoming a practitioner, so I understand that frustration. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we approach weight loss from the perspective of restoring systemic balance through these five steps: 1. Constitution and Status Diagnosis: We first identify why your body is prone to gaining weight. The starting point is determining whether you have Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, bi-heo)—a lack of digestive energy—or if your overall circulation is blocked. 2. Detoxification and Waste Removal: We begin by clearing 'Dam-eum' (痰飮), which refers to unnecessary fluids and metabolic waste accumulated in the body. Just as you cannot organize a house without first removing the trash, we must clear these obstructions first. 3. Personalized Herbal Prescription: We prescribe customized herbal medicine to increase your basal metabolic rate and improve energy efficiency. A key focus here is resolving 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血), or blood stasis, to open up systemic circulation. 4. Dietary and Lifestyle Correction: While utilizing the support of herbal medicine, this stage focuses on building your own 'regulatory strength.' Rather than unconditional restriction, we help you discover the foods that best suit your specific constitution. 5. Maintenance and Management: After weight loss, your body needs time to adapt to its new set point. Navigating this period carefully is the only way to escape the cycle of the yo-yo effect. The ultimate goal is to create a state where your body can naturally burn energy on its own. Rather than pushing your body to its limits, we believe in moving at your own pace to achieve long-term, sustainable success.