Q. I fail at dieting every time. What are the specific stages of treatment in Korean medicine to help me lose weight?

Dieting is a difficult journey, and frequent failures are often due to an internal imbalance rather than a lack of willpower. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we refine the body through a systematic four-step process: 1. Clearing Toxins and Waste: We first identify the accumulation of 'Dameum' (Phlegm-fluid) and 'Eohyeol' (Blood Stasis). When metabolic waste blocks circulation, weight loss becomes difficult even with low caloric intake. Clearing these blockages is the essential first step. 2. Improving Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo) and Boosting Metabolism: Weakened digestive function, or 'Bi-heo,' leads to fatigue and chronic swelling. In this stage, we use herbal prescriptions to replenish vital energy and naturally raise the basal metabolic rate. 3. Identifying 'Fake Hunger' and Stabilizing Appetite: We investigate the root cause of cravings—whether it is 'Sim-hwa' (Heart Fire) triggered by stress or excessive Heat in the Stomach—to stabilize the appetite through customized care. 4. Constitutional Optimization and Maintenance: The treatment is complete only when the body's 'set point' is stabilized, allowing the body to recognize the new weight as its own. Rather than forcing rapid weight loss, it is vital to follow the natural principles of the body to ensure long-term health and sustainability.