Q. What specifically happens during a weight loss program at a Korean medicine clinic? I'd like to know the step-by-step process.

Weight loss is a challenging task that requires a strategic sequence. Our program follows four distinct stages to ensure health and sustainability. First, we accurately diagnose your body’s state—identifying if you suffer from 'Spleen Deficiency' (Biheo), where low energy and poor digestion lead to weight gain, or if your 'Qi' (vital energy) is stagnant due to stress. Second, we focus on detoxification by clearing 'Phlegm-rheum' (Dameum, stagnant body fluids) and 'Blood Stasis' (Eohyeol). This preparation ensures that the herbal medicine is absorbed effectively. Third, during the intensive reduction phase, customized herbal medicine boosts your basal metabolic rate, essentially revving your body's engine to burn body fat efficiently. Finally, we enter the stabilization phase to prevent the 'yo-yo effect.' Because the body naturally tries to return to its previous weight, we support you until your brain accepts the lower weight as the new 'set point.' While the duration and specific herbs vary by individual constitution, following this systematic flow is essential for reaching your goal healthily and permanently.