How do other patients usually go about this? I'm curious about real-life experiences.
While diet medications may seem similar, their effects vary greatly. Some struggle with appetite control, while others feel too exhausted for daily activities. Rather than focusing on aggressive weight loss, we prioritize individualized prescriptions tailored to your current physiological state to ensure a healthy and sustainable process.
To give you a better idea, patients typically fall into two main patterns. First is the 'Low Metabolism Type.' These individuals eat very little but struggle to lose weight. In Traditional Korean Medicine, this is often viewed as Spleen Deficiency (脾虛), where impaired digestive function hinders energy metabolism. For these patients, fasting can trigger a 'survival mode' that makes the body cling to fat; therefore, prescriptions to boost Qi and increase the metabolic rate are essential.
Second is the 'Waste Accumulation Type.' These patients often feel heavy and suffer from severe edema, particularly in the lower body. This is caused by the accumulation of Blood Stasis (瘀血) or Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮), which obstructs blood and lymph circulation. In these cases, simply suppressing appetite is insufficient; we must first 'clear the waste' from the body to restore flow.
Since every individual's constitution (Sasang typology) and habits differ, not everyone fits these patterns perfectly. The key is listening to your body's unique signals. Even through remote consultation, please share your current discomforts and daily habits in detail so we can determine the most comfortable and effective path for you.
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