Q. I'm struggling to lose fat specifically around my belly. How does your clinic manage abdominal obesity in stages?

Abdominal obesity is more than just an accumulation of fat; it is often a signal that your body's circulatory system is compromised. As a practitioner who has also struggled with unsuccessful diets in the past, I can tell you from experience that starving yourself is not the solution. At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we approach this through the following stages: 1. Constitution and Root Cause Analysis: We first determine whether your weight gain is caused by a deficiency in vital energy (Qi) or by poor circulation leading to edema. 2. Elimination of Metabolic Waste: In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we focus on removing 'Dam-eum' (phlegm-fluid retention) and 'Eo-hyeol' (blood stasis). Dam-eum refers to unnecessary fluids and metabolic waste, while Eo-hyeol refers to stagnant blood flow. When these accumulate in the abdominal area, metabolism slows down, making it incredibly difficult to lose weight regardless of effort. 3. Enhancing Digestion and Absorption: We check for 'Bi-heo' (Spleen deficiency). When the Spleen function is weak, nutrients are not transported efficiently and instead remain as residues that accumulate as fat. By strengthening digestive power, we help your body utilize energy more effectively. 4. Regulating Appetite and Habits: Once the body recovers its balance, 'false hunger' naturally decreases. Rather than forcing a restrictive diet, we work together to find eating habits that your body can comfortably accept. Ultimately, the internal 'pathways' of the body must be cleared first before abdominal fat will respond to treatment. We invite you to visit the clinic so we can analyze your current condition together.