Q. I'm in my 40s and feel like supplements alone aren't enough. How does a Korean medicine clinic approach weight loss?

I've personally experienced the frustration of trying to lose weight through mindless fasting, only to end up feeling dizzy and seeing my productivity plummet. For those in their 40s, the key to dieting is not 'forced endurance' but 'unblocking the stagnation' within the body. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we typically follow this therapeutic flow: 1. Constitution Diagnosis and Toxin Removal: We start by eliminating 'Dameum' (痰飮), which are unnecessary waste products stagnated in the body. If these waste products accumulate, the efficacy of herbal medicine decreases. 2. Activating Metabolic Function: We check for 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), a state where the digestive system's function is impaired. When the Spleen function is weak, nutrients aren't absorbed properly, and residues accumulate, making the body prone to weight gain. We supplement this to 'flip the metabolic switch' on. 3. Improving Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis: We resolve 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血), which is stagnant blood that hinders circulation. In your 40s, if circulation is blocked, edema can easily solidify into permanent fat. 4. Personalized Herbal Prescription: Based on the previous steps, we curate a formula tailored to your current state. Instead of merely suppressing appetite, we boost your overall energy (Qi) so that weight is regulated naturally. Supplements are, by definition, only supportive aids. To minimize the yo-yo effect, you must change the actual metabolic environment of your body. Let's work together to find a healthy, sustainable path.