Q. What are the specific steps involved in the Oriental medicine diet program?

Starting a diet can feel overwhelming, and in my experience treating patients, the reason why weight loss is difficult varies for everyone. At Baekrokdam, we approach your journey through the following stages: 1. Diagnosis of Constitution and Metabolic State: First, we identify where your system is blocked. We determine if you are in a state of 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo, 脾虛)—where low energy leads to a sluggish metabolism—or if poor circulation has caused an accumulation of metabolic waste. 2. Removal of Toxins and Waste: We first clear out 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血)—stagnant, turbid blood—and 'Phlegm-Fluid' (Dam-eum, 痰飮)—abnormal fluid accumulation. This ensures that the herbal medicine is absorbed effectively and your metabolism is properly activated. 3. Personalized Herbal Prescription: We prescribe medicine to regulate appetite and increase your basal metabolic rate. Rather than using indiscriminately strong formulas, we fine-tune the dosage based on your digestion and sleep quality to avoid side effects like dizziness. 4. Dietary Correction and Maintenance: While the medicine helps reduce cravings, this is the critical time to discover a 'diet that truly fits your body.' The core objective is to restore gastrointestinal function to create an environment that prevents the yo-yo effect. 5. Aftercare and Constitutional Improvement: After weight loss, we must overcome the body's tendency to return to its original weight. We provide supplementary prescriptions to balance the body and help you maintain a healthy state. Trying to be perfect from the start often leads to burnout. Please think of this as a process of changing your body gradually but surely.