Q. I checked my body fat percentage using an online calculator; how does the weight loss process work at a TKM clinic?

Many people experience fatigue and dizziness when focusing solely on the numbers on a scale. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we follow a systematic process to ensure healthy weight loss: 1. Body Diagnosis: We assess whether you have a deficiency in vital energy or an accumulation of waste. Specifically, we check for 'Dameum' (痰飮), which refers to stagnant fluids and metabolic waste in the body. 2. Metabolic Recovery: If you have 'Bi-heo' (脾虛)—a weakened Spleen function leading to poor digestion and absorption—we prioritize restoring this first. Forcing weight loss with a broken 'metabolic engine' can damage your health. 3. Improving Circulation: We remove 'Eohyeol' (瘀血), or blood stasis, to increase your metabolic rate. This creates an environment where body fat can be burned more efficiently. 4. Personalized Prescription: Using herbal medicine tailored to your constitution, we help regulate appetite and supplement energy. We don't just suppress hunger; we help the body regulate itself. 5. Maintenance and Stabilization: We help your body adapt to its new weight gradually to prevent the grueling experience of the 'yo-yo effect.' While calculator figures are useful, how your body actually feels is more important. We will work with you to find a healthy, sustainable path.