📝 Detailed Answer
Abdominal fat is often a signal that the body's circulation system is malfunctioning, rather than a simple matter of calories. Through my clinical experience, I have found that the key is not forced dieting, but 'unblocking the pathways' of the body.
At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we approach this in the following stages:
1. Constitution Diagnosis and Root Cause Analysis: We determine if you are experiencing 'Bi-heo' (Spleen Deficiency), a state where weakened spleen function leads to poor digestion and a failure to discharge metabolic waste.
2. Removal of Dam-eum (Phlegm-fluid) and Eo-hyeol (Blood Stasis): We clear out 'Dam-eum' (unnecessary fluid accumulation) and 'Eo-hyeol' (stagnant, turbid blood) to secure metabolic pathways. Fat burns more efficiently once these pathways are cleared.
3. Boosting Basal Metabolic Rate and Energy Efficiency: Through customized herbal medicine, we raise the body's core temperature and revitalize your 'Qi' (vital energy), transforming your body into an efficient system that burns energy even at rest.
4. Personalized Lifestyle Correction: Rather than extreme fasting, we work together to identify and remove specific elements from your dietary habits that act as 'toxins' to your system.
Many professionals in their 30s to 50s suffer from 'Qi stagnation' due to stress and irregular meals. Instead of starvation, it is essential to 'restart your body's engine.' When you visit, we will create a detailed plan tailored to your current health status.