I always regain the weight after dieting. Is there a way to prevent the yo-yo effect?

I understand your frustration—I’ve seen many people struggle with the yo-yo effect, and I myself learned from past mistakes with extreme dieting. In Traditional Korean Medicine, dieting is not just about reducing weight but correcting imbalances in the body. A key factor is spleen deficiency (脾虛, biheo): when spleen function is weak, nutrient absorption and metabolism are impaired, making weight regain more likely. That’s why we take a step-by-step approach. During the first 1–2 weeks (adaptation phase), we focus on stabilizing digestion so the body doesn’t react to hunger. Herbal formulas strengthen the spleen (健脾, geonbi), helping patients feel less hungry and improving digestion. Weight changes may be minor, but this phase prepares the body to prevent rebound. In weeks 3–4 (metabolism activation phase), we address phlegm-fluid (痰飮, dameum)—accumulated metabolic waste from impaired water metabolism. Acupuncture and herbs improve circulation and reduce edema, making the body feel lighter and gradually decreasing weight. We proceed slowly to avoid drastic loss. Months 2–3 (constitutional transition phase) focus on blood stasis (瘀血, eohyeol) to enhance blood circulation and eliminate metabolic waste, helping break through weight plateaus. After this phase, the body adapts to its new weight, making the yo-yo effect unlikely. Patients often feel they can eat more without gaining. Of course, individual responses vary based on constitution and lifestyle. A personalized consultation would allow us to create a more detailed plan tailored to your needs.