Q. I'm in my 50s and feel overwhelmed starting a diet. How is the process handled at a Korean medicine clinic?

As we age, simply eating less often fails to produce weight loss, often leaving us feeling dizzy and fatigued. For those in their 50s, the focus must shift from 'how much to restrict' to 'how to effectively burn' energy. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we guide you through the following systematic approach: 1. Diagnosis of Constitution and Metabolic State: We first assess the presence of 'Dameum' (痰飮), which refers to the accumulation of metabolic waste and fluid retention. If metabolism is stagnant due to Dameum, weight loss is difficult regardless of caloric intake. 2. Improving Qi-Blood Circulation and Removing 'Eohyeol' (瘀血): We prioritize clearing 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis), which obstructs circulation. Clear blood flow is essential for delivering nutrients to cells and facilitating the efficient burning of fat. 3. Addressing 'Bi-Heo' (脾虛) and Strengthening Digestion: A state of 'Bi-Heo' (Spleen deficiency) leads to low energy and rapid fatigue. We prescribe herbal medicine to restore digestive and absorptive functions, thereby increasing metabolic efficiency. 4. Personalized Step-by-Step Prescriptions: The process is finely tuned—initially focusing on eliminating edema and waste products, then transitioning to a phase of active body fat reduction. 5. Lifestyle Modification: Rather than pushing for strenuous exercise, we help you find an optimal activity level that your body can sustainably manage. The core philosophy is not to push your body to its limit, but to make it function properly again. Since every individual responds differently based on their constitution, we will customize the plan together.