Q. I eat out often for work; how does your clinic recommend managing a diet in this situation?

In a professional setting, you often don't have full control over the lunch menu. Instead of strict restrictions, we recommend a phased approach tailored to your body's condition. 1. Assessing Metabolic State: We first check for 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo), a state where weakened digestive function leads to lethargy and bloating even after small meals. 2. Removing Phlegm-Fluid (Dam-eum): We focus on clearing 'Dam-eum'—unnecessary metabolic waste accumulated in the body. Removing these obstructions ensures your 'body's engine' can efficiently burn the high-calorie foods encountered during outings. 3. Prioritizing Menu Choices: We guide you to select meals containing proteins and vegetables. For instance, choosing Korean set meals (Hanjeongsik) or vegetable wraps (Ssambap), where original ingredients are visible, is preferable over processed options like Chinese cuisine. 4. Managing Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol) and Circulation: Greasy foods can cause blood circulation to stagnate, leading to 'Eo-hyeol.' We use herbal medicine and acupuncture to resolve this stagnation and restore the flow of energy. 5. Enhancing Recovery Resilience: Rather than giving up after one overindulgence, we strategize how to adjust the subsequent meal. Constitution-specific herbal medicine acts as a support system to prevent the lethargy caused by sudden dietary shifts. Ultimately, dieting is not about 'not eating,' but about creating a body that 'burns efficiently.' Upon your visit, we will meticulously examine your digestive power and metabolic state.