Q. I'm currently focusing my diet on tofu and cabbage. How should I manage my diet when receiving treatment at a TKM clinic?

Many people experience brain fog or dizziness when blindly following trendy diets because foods that are 'healthy' for one person may be burdensome for another depending on their constitution. At Baekrokdam Clinic, we approach dietary management through the following steps: 1. Assessment of Digestive Function: We first check for Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛). If a person with weak digestive power consumes only raw vegetables like cabbage, it can lead to increased bloating and a loss of vital energy. 2. Removal of Metabolic Waste: We clear accumulated Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum, 痰飮) and Blood Stasis (Eohyeol, 瘀血). Phlegm-Fluid refers to unprocessed fluids and waste in the body; if these accumulate, you may feel that you aren't losing weight regardless of how much you restrict your food intake. 3. Enhancing Metabolic Efficiency: Using herbal medicine, we raise the basal metabolic rate and stabilize body temperature. When the body's 'engine' runs efficiently, energy is utilized effectively even with a reduced caloric intake. 4. Personalized Dietary Composition: Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach like 'tofu and cabbage,' we customize the ratio of proteins and dietary fibers based on the patient's individual constitution. The real key to weight loss is not 'what you avoid eating,' but 'how well your body utilizes nutrients.' Rather than damaging your health through extreme fasting, we recommend gradually transforming your constitution to match your current physical state.