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To illustrate, consider a case of a worker in their 40s who struggled with chronic fatigue and weight gain. Rather than simply suppressing appetite, the prescription focused on clearing 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention)—metabolic waste products that accumulate in the body—and replenishing vital energy (Qi). When Dameum accumulates, the body feels heavy and the basal metabolic rate drops significantly.
In other cases where patients experience sudden weight gain accompanied by edema and heaviness, the focus shifts to resolving 'Eo-hyeol' (blood stasis), which refers to stagnant blood flow that hinders circulation. However, for those with 'Bi-heo' (Spleen deficiency)—a state where the Spleen's function to transport and transform nutrients is impaired—the potency of the herbal formula must be adjusted very precisely. Without this calibration, patients may experience dizziness or nausea.
Ultimately, the key to successful remote TKM treatment is 'accurate communication.' I treat each case with the utmost care, basing prescriptions on the detailed data gathered during our consultation. Please remember that because constitutions vary so greatly, another person's success story may not be the right answer for your body. The true start of weight loss is accurately reading the signals your own body is sending.