Q. I keep binge eating whenever I'm stressed; how can I solve this?

I have personally experienced this—during busy periods of my career, stress would drive me to obsess over spicy or sweet foods, often eating to the point of dizziness, only to be left with deep regret. Through my own experience and clinical practice, I realized this is not a failure of will, but a 'signal from the body.' In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this state is analyzed through several perspectives: ✓ Accumulation of Heart Fire (心火): Stress leads to a feeling of chest tightness and heat, triggering impulsive eating. ✓ Stagnation of Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮): The buildup of metabolic waste slows down metabolism, making the body feel heavy and causing constant cravings. ✓ Spleen Deficiency (脾虛): When the Spleen's function weakens, energy efficiency drops, prompting the brain to urgently demand energy via food. ✓ Blood Stasis (瘀血): Poor blood circulation causes heat to rise to the upper body while the lower body remains cold, making appetite regulation difficult. Ultimately, binge eating is a distress signal from your body saying, 'I am struggling, please help me.' Simply starving yourself or relying solely on appetite suppressants can lead to a severe yo-yo effect or further damage your health. The priority is to pinpoint exactly where the blockage in your body is occurring. I encourage you to visit the clinic for a comprehensive evaluation of your current condition.