In my clinic, many patients start by blaming their 'lack of willpower,' but often the real culprit is the accumulation of 'waste products' in the body. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this is known as Dam-eum (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention). When unused fluids and residues stagnate, they block the circulation of Qi and Blood, making you feel heavy and fatigued even if you reduce your food intake. Another common pattern is Bi-heo (脾虛, Spleen Deficiency). When the Spleen lacks strength, digestion and absorption slow down, and metabolism drops, creating a body type that gains weight easily even with a normal diet. I can empathize with this frustration, as I once experienced dizziness and collapse while trying excessive fasting in my youth. My role is to prevent you from spending effort on ineffective methods. Furthermore, if Eohyeol (瘀血, blood stasis) is present, edema worsens and weight loss slows down significantly. Therefore, we do not use medicines that simply suppress appetite. Instead, we prescribe formulas designed to resolve Dam-eum and Eohyeol while supporting Spleen function. While medicine alone is not a cure-all, clearing these internal blockages makes adopting healthy habits much easier. I suggest we first determine whether your body is currently affected by Dam-eum or Bi-heo to set the right direction for your treatment.