Q. What should I do if I eat high-calorie foods, like hamburgers, while on a diet?

To be honest, I also have moments where I overindulge under the guise of a 'cheat meal.' After such a meal, you often feel bloated and heavy. In Traditional Korean Medicine, this state is viewed as 'Dameum' (痰飮), a condition where metabolic waste and phlegm-like fluids accumulate and stagnate in the body instead of being excreted. If you panic and fast immediately, your body enters a 'state of emergency' and tries to store even more from your next meal. Instead, I recommend the following: 1. Warm Water or Tea: This is the simplest way to flush out stagnant 'Dameum' and revive your circulation. 2. Vegetable-Focused Next Meal: Your digestive system needs rest. Those with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or a weak Spleen function, often experience a sharp drop in digestive capacity after consuming sudden amounts of greasy food. 3. Light Walking: Gentle movement helps resolve 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis/stagnant blood) and ensures the smooth flow of Qi and Blood. 4. Consult a Professional: If you cannot control your appetite, it is not a matter of willpower. It is likely that your body's metabolic balance has been disrupted. One instance of overeating does not ruin your entire diet. However, if this becomes a pattern, your metabolic 'switch' may turn off. I encourage you to visit the clinic so we can analyze your current bodily condition together.