Q. I’ve failed at dieting so many times and I'm considering visiting a Korean medicine clinic. What exactly is the weight loss process there?

I remember the days when I tried to starve myself and ended up feeling dizzy on the way home—it was a futile struggle. TKM weight loss is not about punishing your body, but about 'rebooting' a broken metabolic switch. 1. Identifying Spleen Deficiency (脾虛) and Constitution: We first check for Spleen Deficiency, a state where digestive and metabolic functions are severely weakened. In TKM, the Spleen is responsible for transforming food into energy; if this Qi is weak, your body stores energy as fat rather than burning it. We identify these root causes to understand why your previous diets failed. 2. Clearing Phlegm-fluid (痰飮) and Blood Stasis (瘀血): Next, we clear out internal 'sludge.' When Phlegm-fluid (accumulated metabolic waste) and Blood Stasis (stagnant blood) block your circulation, weight loss becomes extremely difficult. Removing these obstacles ensures that the herbal medicine works effectively and your metabolism becomes active. 3. Customized Herbal Prescriptions: We prescribe herbal medicine tailored to your specific body type. We avoid methods that merely suppress appetite. Instead, we focus on replenishing vital energy (Qi) to naturally raise your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)—much like blowing oxygen into a dying fire to revive the flame and burn fuel more efficiently. 4. Realistic Lifestyle Coaching: We know it is impossible for a busy professional to survive only on salads. The key is forming 'sustainable' habits that don't crumble during social dinners or stressful situations. We provide coaching to help your body fully adapt to its new weight and maintain the results long-term.