📝 Detailed Answer
Many people turn to konjac when starting a diet, but from the perspective of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), konjac is a food with an extremely 'cold nature.' For individuals with a 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo) constitution, relying solely on konjac can impair digestion and even cause the body to swell due to poor fluid metabolism.
At our clinic, we guide patients through a 4-step process to ensure healthy and sustainable weight loss:
1. Clearing (Detoxification): We first focus on removing 'Phlegm-Fluid' (Dam-eum), which refers to the sticky metabolic waste accumulated in the body. Just as you must clear a clogged drain before pouring clean water, we must clear these wastes first.
2. Improving Circulation: By resolving 'Stagnant Blood' (Eo-hyeol), we awaken the dormant metabolism, helping the body feel significantly lighter.
3. Appetite Control & Qi Replenishment: Rather than enduring hunger through willpower alone, we use herbal medicine to manage appetite and 'tonify' (Bo) the body's vital energy, ensuring you don't feel depleted during the process.
4. Constitutional Improvement: The ultimate goal is to create an internal environment where the body naturally resists weight gain. Since forced suppression often leads to the 'yo-yo' effect, my role is to help you find a sustainable path tailored specifically to your unique constitution.