Q. Doctor, I struggle specifically with losing weight in my lower body. What treatments do you usually recommend at a Korean medicine clinic?

Actually, I remember when I used to blindly go for long walks for health management, only to end up with sore knees. I spent a lot of effort in the wrong direction back then. For those struggling with the lower body, I generally recommend two main approaches. First, we use herbal medicine to remove 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, unnecessary fluid and waste products accumulated in the body) and resolve 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, stagnant or dead blood). By clearing these obstructions, circulation improves, which naturally helps alleviate lower body edema. However, there are precautions. For those with severe 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, a weakened state of the digestive system), taking aggressive weight-loss herbs may lead to excessive fatigue or digestive upset, causing dizziness. Additionally, while acupuncture or Chuna manual therapy provides immediate relief, they require the inconvenience of regular clinic visits. Ultimately, the answer lies in your body's unique condition. The prescription differs entirely depending on whether the issue is a lack of circulation or stagnation caused by depleted energy. Rather than fasting blindly, I recommend a thorough consultation with me to assess your current state and find the most sustainable path for your body.