Q. I keep experiencing the yo-yo effect. Is there a way to identify the fundamental cause of obesity in my body?

It is disheartening to feel that your lack of willpower is the cause of repeated diet failure, but often the issue is a malfunctioning metabolic system. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), obesity is viewed not merely as a calorie imbalance, but as a result of 'metabolic waste' and 'functional decline.' ✓ Do you wake up with swollen hands and feet or feel a general heaviness in your body? → This may be 'Dameum' (痰飮), a state where unnecessary waste products accumulate in the body, hindering fluid circulation. ✓ Do you feel bloated after eating small amounts or get exhausted easily? → This is often seen as 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or Spleen Deficiency. When the Spleen's function is weakened, the absorption and transport of nutrients are impaired, leading to a constitution that lacks energy but gains weight easily. ✓ Do you experience high stress, have a cold abdomen, or notice weight concentrated specifically in the lower belly? → This could be due to 'Eohyeol' (瘀血), or Blood Stasis, where stagnated blood obstructs circulation and causes toxins to accumulate in specific areas. Even as a practitioner, I learned through experience that blind fasting is dangerous as it essentially 'shuts down the body's engine.' The only way to break the cycle of the yo-yo effect is to accurately diagnose your specific constitutional state and find a tailored prescription. I will provide a more detailed analysis during your clinic visit.