Q. Diet coffees and supplement drinks are really popular these days. What is the Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) perspective on these?

I have also experienced a time when I tried every trending diet product available. Eventually, I began experiencing heart palpitations and insomnia, which made me realize that those products were not compatible with my specific body type. In Traditional Korean Medicine, we prioritize 'metabolic efficiency' over simple calorie burning. Specifically, if there is an accumulation of Dam-eum (痰飮)—unnecessary fluids and metabolic waste stagnating in the body—weight loss becomes difficult regardless of the supplement used. It is like trying to push more into a system where the exit is already blocked. Therefore, we approach treatment in the following sequence: First, we examine whether you have Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛), which weakens digestive function. If you consume potent diet drinks while lacking vital energy, you may experience nausea or extreme fatigue. Next, we clear Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血) and Dam-eum to optimize blood circulation and lymphatic flow. Following this, we use herbal medicines tailored to your constitution to naturally increase your basal metabolic rate. Finally, we stabilize your appetite to prevent the 'yo-yo effect' without requiring extreme starvation. Ultimately, the answer lies in your individual body condition. Rather than relying on products that others claim are effective, I encourage you to check what your body truly needs. Please feel free to visit the clinic so we can find the right path for you together.