Q. Doctor, my waist-to-hip ratio is around 0.81. What kind of treatments or herbal medicines do Korean medicine clinics usually recommend for abdominal obesity?

Many office workers in their 30s to 50s realize that abdominal obesity cannot be solved by simply fasting. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we categorize the causes into three main areas. First is 'Phlegm-fluid' (Dam-eum), where metabolic waste isn't excreted and accumulates. Second is 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol), where stagnant circulation leads to a cold lower abdomen. Third is 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo), where a weak digestive system fails to transform energy into fuel. TKM management is unique because it focuses on losing weight while tonifying the body's deficiencies. We supplement energy where it's low and clear blockages where circulation is stuck, promoting overall health. Although the process of consultation and decoction takes time, and the taste of the medicine requires an adjustment period, the results are more sustainable. Instead of following generic prescriptions, we must identify the root cause of why your body is storing energy. I will work with you to find a personalized plan that fits your specific constitution.