Q. How can I prevent the yo-yo effect after dieting? Is the approach different in Traditional Korean Medicine?
Yes, in Traditional Korean Medicine, the yo-yo effect is not seen as simple weight regain but as due to 'spleen deficiency (biheo)' and 'phlegm-fluid retention (dameum).' When spleen function weakens, water metabolism becomes disordered, leading to a constitution that easily gains weight. I personally experienced repeated yo-yo effects from starvation diets. So the first 1–2 weeks focus on stabilizing digestive function, and after about a month you'll feel energy returning. After 2 months, the body finds a new balance and yo-yo worries diminish. It's not about drastic reduction but changing the body's metabolic baseline.
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