Q. I'm aiming for a body fat percentage of around 28%. What methods do you most recommend at your clinic?

In the past, I experienced a period of excessive ambition where I tried fasting blindly, but it left me dizzy and unable to function in my daily life. From a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) perspective, the key is not simply reducing calories, but first clearing out the 'metabolic waste' accumulated in the body. Herbal weight loss treatments offer distinct advantages: they naturally suppress appetite and increase the basal metabolic rate to help patients overcome weight-loss plateaus. For those with a Spleen-Deficiency (脾虛, Bi-heo) constitution—characterized by weak digestive functions and low energy—the ability to lose fat while simultaneously replenishing energy is a significant benefit. However, there are considerations. Depending on one's constitution, some may experience initial reactions such as heart palpitations or insomnia. Furthermore, if dietary management is neglected after stopping the medication, the body has a strong tendency to return to its original weight. Having gone through my own trials and errors, I know that relying solely on medication is risky. Therefore, I recommend a 'customized combination.' For patients with an accumulation of Blood Stasis (瘀血, Eo-hyeol) or Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮, Dam-eum), we first prescribe treatments to discharge these wastes before moving into the fat-burning phase. Rather than simply lowering the number on the scale, the shortcut to preventing the yo-yo effect is normalizing your metabolic functions without putting undue stress on your body. Let's examine your current physical condition together and decide on the best path forward.