Q. Weight loss drugs like Wegovy are very popular these days. From a Traditional Korean Medicine perspective, which approach do you recommend?

As a practitioner, I understand the struggle with weight loss firsthand—I also find it difficult to resist delicious food! What I've learned through various trials is that the latest 'trend' isn't always the right answer for everyone. GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy provide strong appetite suppression by signaling the brain, which can be a vital tool for those who cannot control cravings through willpower alone. However, they frequently cause gastrointestinal distress like nausea and carry a significant risk of the 'yo-yo effect' due to muscle loss. The strength of TKM weight loss lies in improving the body’s internal environment. We often diagnose the root cause of weight gain as Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo), where digestive function is too weak to utilize energy efficiently, or the accumulation of Phlegm-Fluid (Dam-eum), which can be thought of as toxic metabolic waste. TKM herbal medicine helps resolve these issues and maintains your basal metabolic rate. Unlike Western drugs that block appetite abruptly, TKM regulates it more gently, which may feel slower initially but is more sustainable. Ultimately, if you want to healthily change your constitution and avoid side effects, TKM is highly effective. We also focus on clearing Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol) to improve circulation, so I recommend visiting us to thoroughly check your specific constitution first.