Q. My InBody results show a very high abdominal fat percentage. How does a Korean medicine clinic approach weight loss?

If abdominal fat is your primary concern, we look beyond mere calorie counting to examine your body's overall 'circulation' and 'metabolism.' In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we approach this through a systematic, step-by-step process. First, we analyze your constitution to determine why fat is concentrating in the abdominal area. We check for conditions such as 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention), where stagnant energy causes metabolic waste to accumulate and fluids to become turbid. Following this, we work to resolve 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis)—stagnant blood that hinders circulation. Just as a factory requires clear logistics to operate, your body needs smooth circulation for the fat-burning process to function efficiently. We also evaluate your digestive and absorptive functions. If you are in a state of 'Biheo' (Spleen deficiency), where the Spleen's ability to transport and transform nutrients is weakened, we prioritize strengthening the Spleen to ensure nutrients are absorbed and waste is excreted properly. Once this analysis is complete, we prescribe customized herbal medicine designed to regulate appetite and increase your basal metabolic rate. Instead of forcing yourself to endure hunger, this method encourages your body to utilize energy spontaneously. We supplement this with dietary and activity guidelines tailored to your specific constitution. Having experienced my own trials and errors during my studies, I prefer collaborating with patients to create achievable plans rather than demanding unrealistic goals. Ultimately, abdominal fat is a signal of an imbalance within the body. Reading these signals accurately and resolving them one by one is the healthiest path to losing weight without the 'yo-yo' effect.