I recall my own past struggles with dieting, where I recklessly starved myself and ended up too dizzy to work properly. Modern injections are indeed 'smart' drugs that signal the brain to feel full, showing excellent results in reducing food intake over the short term. However, many patients suffer from severe indigestion, lethargy, and a drop in basal metabolic rate due to muscle loss. In TKM, we prioritize identifying factors like Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum, accumulated metabolic waste) and Blood Stasis (Eohyeol, stagnant blood). If your body feels heavy and swells frequently, clearing these toxins is more critical than simply eating less. Particularly for those with Spleen Deficiency (Biheo), weight gain occurs easily even with small meals, often accompanied by chronic fatigue. Forcing appetite suppression in this state often leads to a quick rebound (yo-yo effect) once the medication stops. Our clinic provides personalized herbal prescriptions to activate metabolism and create an internal environment where the body burns fat naturally. There is no absolute right answer; if immediate appetite control is your primary goal, Western medicine can be helpful. However, if you want to restore your health and metabolism sustainably after repeated failed diets, the TKM approach is a more sustainable choice. Please feel free to visit so we can evaluate your vital energy (Qi) and find the best path forward together.