Q. Is it okay to do a TKM diet program while working at a company? I'm curious about the pros and cons.
Yes, it is entirely possible. We use herbal medicine tailored to your constitution to control appetite and boost metabolism, minimizing any inconvenience to your daily routine.
📝 Detailed Answer
Many office workers struggle with starting a diet due to work-related stress and irregular eating habits. Attempting extreme fasting often leads to dizziness, which significantly hinders work productivity.
The core of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) dieting is not about indiscriminate starvation, but about burning body fat while preventing a state of Qi deficiency (氣虛). Rather than simply suppressing appetite, it enhances the overall metabolic capacity of the body.
- Pros: Personalized prescriptions based on your constitution prevent energy depletion and allow for a natural reduction in food intake, helping you maintain focus at work.
- Cons: During the initial adaptation period, temporary symptoms such as heart palpitations or insomnia may occur, and there is the slight inconvenience of adhering to a set medication schedule.
💡 Treatment Goal
The goal is not extreme caloric restriction, but to create a healthy weight loss system that minimizes the possibility of the yo-yo effect through constitutional improvement without disrupting your professional life.
Expert Verified
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director