To be honest, I've experienced the struggle of trying to lose weight through extreme fasting out of pure ambition, and I remember feeling dizzy and completely drained of energy. Having been through that trial and error, I truly empathize with the frustration and uncertainty many patients feel. The advantages of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) diet programs are clear: they help control appetite and increase the basal metabolic rate to promote the burning of body fat. In particular, they are effective at lightening the body by removing 'Dameum' (痰飮), which refers to the abnormal stagnation of fluids and metabolic waste in the body. However, there are downsides. Using medications that do not align with your constitution can lead to side effects such as heart palpitations or insomnia. More importantly, 'off-the-shelf' products are disappointing because they cannot reflect the specific state of your individual body. For example, a patient with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or deficiency in the Spleen/digestive function, may experience increased nausea if they take strong appetite suppressants alone. Similarly, those with 'Eohyeol' (瘀血), or blood stasis caused by poor circulation, may find that simply eating less does not result in significant weight loss. Ultimately, the core issue is not which method is generally 'better,' but 'what does my body need right now?' I believe the most honest way to reduce the likelihood of the yo-yo effect is to first identify where the balance in your body has been disrupted and then compose a prescription tailored to that need. Please feel free to visit the clinic so we can figure this out together.