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

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There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Rather than extreme fasting, I recommend focusing on boosting your body's metabolic capacity. Herbal medicine is excellent for appetite control and energy replenishment, though some may experience healing crises depending on their constitution. The most efficient approach is receiving a customized prescription tailored to your current physical state.

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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.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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