Q. How is dieting at a Korean Medicine clinic different from standard weight loss methods, and what are the specific steps involved?

In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), obesity is viewed not as a lack of willpower, but as a sign of impaired internal circulation. Our treatment follows these specific stages to restore balance: 1. Addressing Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo): When Spleen Qi is weak, the body fails to transform nutrients into energy, leading to lethargy and edema. We first restore digestive functions to naturally raise your basal metabolic rate. 2. Expelling Phlegm-fluid (Damyum) and Blood Stasis (Eohyeol): These are metabolic byproducts that block the 'Circulation of Qi and Blood.' If these wastes remain, weight loss is difficult even with exercise. We use herbal medicine to clear these blockages. 3. Regulating Appetite and Satiety: Instead of forced fasting, we use herbal formulas to suppress 'false hunger' signals and promote early satiety, helping you feel full with smaller portions. 4. Constitutional Improvement and Maintenance: The final stage involves resetting your body's metabolic environment to overcome the tendency to return to a higher weight, effectively preventing the 'Yo-yo effect.' By correcting the underlying disharmony, your body begins to find its healthy weight naturally.