Q. What is the process for weight loss at a Korean medicine clinic? Is it just about taking herbal medicine?

Weight loss in Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) goes beyond simple appetite suppression; it is a fundamental recalibration of your metabolic system. Rather than forced starvation—which often leads to side effects like hair loss or dizziness—we follow a structured four-stage process designed to restore balance: 1. Emptying and Detoxification: When metabolic waste accumulates, efficiency drops. In TKM, we identify these as phlegm-fluid (Dam-eum) and blood stasis (Eo-hyeol). Clearing these early on lightens the body and significantly enhances the absorption rate of the herbal medicine. 2. Strengthening the Spleen and Boosting Metabolism: 'Spleen deficiency' (Bi-heo) refers to a state where the body's ability to digest and transport energy is weakened. This often causes people to gain weight even when eating very little. We use herbal prescriptions to revitalize this function and raise the basal metabolic rate. 3. Constitutional Intensive Loss: This is the phase of active fat reduction. Since the reasons for weight gain vary—ranging from Qi stagnation (Gi-ul) caused by stress to chronic edema—we provide 1:1 customized prescriptions to balance Qi and Blood and improve overall physical condition. 4. Maintenance and Yo-yo Prevention: The body has a strong tendency to return to its original weight. After the loss phase, we continue to manage the transition period to help the brain and body recognize the new weight as the 'normal' set point, ensuring that healthy habits become permanent. This entire journey begins with a meticulous analysis of your unique constitution and lifestyle. Instead of struggling alone through trial and error, we work together to systematically restore your body’s natural metabolic harmony.