Q. I've heard that diet probiotics are effective. How does a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) clinic approach this?

Many people take trendy supplements without considering their unique constitution, which can sometimes lead to digestive discomfort rather than health benefits. In Traditional Korean Medicine, we don't just 'add bacteria'; we focus on cultivating the 'soil' so that those bacteria can take root and thrive. At Baekrokdam Clinic, our treatment process is as follows: First, we assess whether you are in a state of Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo). If your digestive power is compromised, even expensive probiotics may fail to be absorbed, leading to bloating and gas. Next, we clear out accumulated waste products, such as Phlegm-Fluid (Dam-eum), to ensure a clean environment where beneficial bacteria can function optimally. By further resolving Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol) to improve blood circulation, nutrients and oxygen are delivered more efficiently to the intestinal walls, significantly boosting metabolic capacity. Finally, we prescribe herbal medicine tailored to your condition to restore intestinal function. Think of this as a 'booster engine' that amplifies the efficacy of probiotics. The core of weight loss is recovering your body's innate ability to burn energy. Before using a tool like probiotics, you must first prepare your body to handle that tool. We invite you to visit our clinic to analyze your current gut health together.