Q. I'm currently on a diet focusing mainly on chicken breast; how does your clinic help with weight loss?

While high-protein diets like chicken breast are beneficial, pushing them beyond your digestive capacity can be counterproductive. In Traditional Korean Medicine, this is referred to as 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or Spleen Deficiency. When protein intake exceeds your digestive power, it can lead to the accumulation of 'Dam-eum' (痰飮)—phlegm-fluid retention—which makes the body feel heavy and prone to swelling. At Baekrokdam, our weight loss program follows a systematic approach: First, we perform a constitutional diagnosis to assess your current digestive function, metabolic state, and the severity of Spleen Deficiency to create a customized prescription. Next, we clear out stagnant 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) and 'Dam-eum' to open up the pathways of circulation, creating an internal environment conducive to weight loss. Furthermore, our herbal treatments suppress excessive appetite and increase your basal metabolic rate, ensuring that energy is burned efficiently. Instead of insisting on a rigid diet, we suggest ingredients tailored to your energy levels to minimize the risk of the yo-yo effect. Finally, we balance your metabolism so your body remembers and maintains its new weight. Rather than the inefficiency of extreme fasting or restrictive mono-dieting, it is far more effective to first repair your body's 'metabolic engine.' Let's work together to achieve healthy weight loss.