Q. I’ve struggled with irregular periods and insomnia after taking weight loss pills before. What kind of diet would be best for someone like me?

It sounds like you had a difficult experience with heart palpitations and menstrual irregularities caused by previous weight loss medications. A TKM diet is similar to getting a 'custom-tailored suit' for your body. Instead of relying solely on appetite suppression, it focuses on clearing 'Phlegm-fluid' (Dam-eum)—metabolic waste—to facilitate smoother circulation. Many women experience irregular periods due to 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol) caused by extreme dieting; in such cases, we include medicinal herbs to resolve this stasis. For those with 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo) and weak digestion, we add herbs to invigorate their energy. However, there are trade-offs. You may not experience the immediate, dramatic loss of appetite typical of Western medicine, and it requires continuous communication with your practitioner to find the perfect herbal combination for your constitution. Additionally, the unique scent and taste of the decoction may require an adjustment period. When your hormonal balance is disrupted, recovery must take priority over speed. We will work together to find a healthy path that respects your body’s limits.